Research Associate

Location: Delhi/NCR, India

Department: International

Reports to (Job Title): Senior Manager-Impact Advisory under DAP

Salary Band: H high

Matrix manager (if applicable): NA

Competency level: 3

Please refer to the attached role profile for detailed information before submitting your application.

Kindly note that CVs and cover letters that do not align with the specified criteria will not be considered. As we anticipate a high volume of applications, we request that you apply only if your experience closely matches the requirements outlined in the role profile.

About Change Alliance (www.changealliance.in)

Change Alliance Private Limited (CAPL) is a socially driven advisory and consultancy organisation dedicated to creating impact for marginalised communities. Since our inception in 2013, we have implemented over 80 projects across India, spanning programme design, implementation, impact evaluation, research, policy advisory, and capacity building. Our work integrates cross-cutting themes of gender, diversity, and inclusion across sectors like livelihoods, climate resilience, responsible business, health, and education.

About the Role

This role will be based in New Delhi and the role holder will report to Senior Manager-Impact Advisory at Change Alliance. The role will require successful execution of research and consultancy projects taken up by CAPL. The role requires coordinating and working closely with the internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to ensure that projects are managed and executed effectively as per agreement and allocated resources. The post holder will be required to travel to project locations as and when required. The post holder in consultation with the line manager will directly manage and support research and consultancy projects and externally represent Change Alliance wherever appropriate. In addition, the post holder will contribute to business development including proposal development, client presentations and meetings. The role holder will also support in knowledge management and learning initiatives.

Specific outcomes of this role are set out in the role profile:

How to Apply

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to complete and submit:

1. 1. Updated resume
   2. Cover Letter / Statement of Interest expressing interest and suitability for the role

Please submit your applications via email at jobs@changealliance.in by or before Sunday,19 July 2026

Important Notes:

1. Please mention “Research Associate”
2. In the Statement of Interest / Cover letter:
   • Please share details of your current annual gross salary and the expected salary in case you are offered this post upon being successful in the selection process.
   • Please share details of your experience

Further information

This position is open to Indian Nationals only.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation; we will offer appropriate rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of society, irrespective of caste, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e SCs (Dalits), STs (Adivasi), religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates are encouraged to apply. Change Alliance is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour, including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct.

Any candidate offered a job with Change Alliance is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Change Alliance’s Safeguarding policy and sign Change Alliance’s Code of Conduct. Change Alliance has a vision of changing lives through inclusive growth and sustainable development for a better tomorrow. It exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and lead a dignified life.