Job description Indian Police FoundationInternal Police Reforms ProjectSTATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (TAMIL NADU) Applications are invited for the position of State Research Associate Tamil Nadu on a contractual basis: Organisation- Indian Police FoundationNumber of Positions: 1Tenure- This position is offered initially for till 30th April 2027 (extendable till 31st December 2027)Project: Internal Police Reforms ProjectLocation- Chennai, Tamil Nadu but he/she will be required to travel to various districts in Chennai and other States including Delhi & stay for 5-6 weeks, continuously as and when required. Qualifications:Essential:i. Educational Qualification: M.A in Police Sciences/Criminology/Public Safety/Internal Security/Criminal law/Social Science/Social Work/or any other related field.ii. Proficiency in data collection and data analysis (Qualitative & Quantitative)iii. Proficiency in Report Writingiv. Strong coordination skills for engagement with senior police officers, trainers, research staff, evaluation agencies & donor agency.v. High level of proficiency in computer skills.vi. Willingness and good health to undertake field visits as and when required.vii. Good command over English and Tamil language. Desirable:i. Previous experience of working with Police organisations in any State/UT.ii. 2-3 years of research experience (working in the domains of policing, criminology, citizen-centric policing, gender- and child-sensitive policing)in universities, other research institutes, NGOs, think tanks, or consulting firms.iii. Publications of Research papers/articles in various journals/magazines /Newspapers.iv. Familiarity with-a) Criminal laws (major & minor) & police procedures.b) Relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments, MHA & NHRC directives. Salary and other Service Conditions-1. Monthly salary of Rs 40,000/- per month.2. Transport allowance of Rs 5,000/- per month.3. Reimbursement of travel and accommodation during visit to police stations, districts, States and to IPF HQ Delhi as per the entitlement fixed by IPF.4. Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies. Selection Process:Selection will be based on a written examination and an interview (if you clear the written exam) to be held on 2nd & 3rd July 2026 at Chennai, Tamil (exact venue will be informed in due course). How to ApplyPlease visit https://www.policefoundationindia.org/careers for detailed guidelines:
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Last date for online submission of applications 22nd June 2026 till 5:00 PM only.
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Annexure A Job Description: Roles and Responsibilities of State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu) Job DescriptionThe role of the State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu) involves coordinating both the research and operational components of the Internal Police Reforms Project. Working closely with the Project Director (PD), Project Coordinator (PC), Senior Researcher and State Supervisor Tamil Nadu, the State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu) will play a key role in project planning, research, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and documentation for Tamil Nadu state. State Research Associate will be stationed at Chennai, Tamil Nadu but will be required to travel to various districts in Tamil Nadu and other States including IPF Headquarter Delhi as and when required & stay for 5-6 weeks, on need basis. Roles and Responsibilities-1.Field Data Collection: as and when required
Data Analysisi. Assist and supervise the data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) of data collection from various stakeholders in Tamil Nadu using all three research tools:a) Survey Questionnairesb) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)c) In-Depth Interviewsii. He/she will coordinate with Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad which has been entrusted with task of data analysis for Tamil Nadu State.iii. Formulation of Report to DGP on Public Grievances in Tamil Nadu State (based on data analysis).
Desk ResearchRelated to project focus areas & best policing practices in various states.
Change Manuali. Assist in the Formulation of Change Manual for Tamil Nadu State based on the Project Focus areas, best practice visits & desk research.ii. Facilitate the vetting of draft Change Manual by the Experts its revision based on inputs.iii. Presentation of Change Manual to the respective state DGPs/ State Nodal Officer.
Baseline and Endline Evaluationi. Support and monitor the execution of Baseline and Endline evaluations by independent agency in selected police stations in Tamil Nadu.ii. Guide in the formulation of Data Collection Tools by evaluation agencies.iii. Work on evaluation parameters, selection of police stations for evaluation, training of field enumerators, and ensure that the data required by the agency for conducting baseline and endline evaluations is provided in a timely manner.iv. Review and scrutinize the reports prepared by the evaluation agencies.
Engagement with ExpertsAssist in engaging with Experts for vetting and finalization of following activities-a) Finalization of Parameters for Baseline and Endline Evaluation.b) Report to the DGP on public grievances for Tamil Nadu Statec) Change Manual for Tamil Nadu Stated) Baseline & Endline Reports prepared by Evaluation agenciese) Final Report of the Project
Trainingi. Assist in the preparation of state-specific training manuals & materials.ii. Support and participate in the conduct of training programmes in Tamil Nadu State.
Project Implementation and Monitoringi. Monitoring of project implementation across 30 police stations in Tamil Nadu state, including field visits to all police stations on monthly basis.ii. Assist in conducting & coordination meetings with State Nodal Officers, Police Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, SDPOs and SHOs.
Communication and Coordination:Ensuring smooth communication, information exchange and prompt follow up with-a) IPF Delhi headquarterb) State Policec) External agencies engaged in data analysis (CGG, Hyderabad).d) Evaluation Agencies for Baseline & Endline Evaluation in Tamil Nadu State.e) Donor Agency.
Documentation and Reportingi. Prepare minutes of meetings, discussions and workshops, summarizing key points, action items and follow-up stepsii. Formulation of Reports to the Donor Agency as and when required.iii. Preparation of the Final Project Report, (based on baseline and endline evaluation reports and monthly visit reports from State Supervisor.)iv. Any other reports (to be sent to DGP/SNO/CP/SP/IPF HQ).
Miscellaneousi. Research Associate Tamil Nadu on daily basis will report to State Supervisor Tamil Nadu. He/she will also work under the guidance of Asst. Project Coordinator/Senior Researcher with regard to data collection, analysis & report writing.ii. He/she will also attend to other tasks related to the project as assigned by Project Director/Project Coordinator/State Supervisor/Asst. Project Coordinator/Senior Researcher from time to time.
Dr Ish Kumar, IPS (Retd.)Project DirectorInternal Police Reforms Project, IPFNew Delhi
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