Primary Research Analyst

• Conduct on-ground research across assigned constituencies and regions.
• Engage directly with political leaders, journalists, local influencers, community representatives, voters and other relevant stakeholders.
• Gather primary information on political sentiment, voter behaviour, local issues, community concerns and party dynamics.
• Build and maintain relevant local networks to strengthen field-level information gathering.
• Verify and cross-check information through multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Observe and document ground-level developments, conversations and emerging political trends.
• Analyse field findings to identify key trends, concerns, opportunities and political insights.
• Prepare structured constituency assessments, research reports, issue briefs and regular field updates.
• Present key findings clearly to research, strategy and campaign teams.
• Provide timely and actionable inputs based on changing ground realities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure responsible handling of sensitive field information.

• 1–3 years of experience in primary, political, field research, journalism or a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, interviewing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and gather reliable information.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to identify trends and convert field findings into clear, structured insights.
• Willingness to travel extensively for on-ground research and proficiency in English and relevant regional language(s).

• Real on-ground exposure to political campaigns, constituencies and grassroots dynamics.
• The opportunity to work closely with research, strategy and campaign teams.
• Exposure to political research beyond desk-based work, with your findings directly contributing to campaign strategy.
• The opportunity to build a strong network across political, media and community stakeholders.
• A fast-paced role with significant ownership, learning and responsibility.
• The chance to work across different constituencies and understand political and social dynamics first-hand.

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