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1. Background
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)  promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. We support the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries.

Description of the project:
As part of 3ie’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) portfolio in India, we are conducting a three-year study that would focus on women’s uptake of digital platforms, a theme of great relevance in the Indian context and policy priorities. Our objective is to document gender gaps in access and usage, analyze design processes, study user journeys, and identify enablers and barriers to women’s engagement with these platforms.

The study proposes to review and conduct an in-depth analysis of two digital platforms for gender intentionality. The project aims to document the design processes and study user journeys and learning by interreacting with various stakeholders such as government officials, primary beneficiaries, i.e., the women, as well as other key stakeholders in the digital space. 3ie seeks a Telugu-speaking consultant research assistant residing in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana to support this program on women’s digital inclusion. This is a full-time consultant position for 3 months, with the possibility of an extension.

2. Key responsibilities
The research assistant will report to the senior evaluation specialist and/or evaluation specialist. The core responsibilities and tasks are listed below, but the candidate may be assigned other tasks depending on the organisation’s needs.
Accompany and assist the 3ie team and/or the data collection agency during field visits to rural parts of Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaTranslate Telugu documents to English
Translate English documents, including but not limited to tools for qualitative data collection, to Telugu
Attend training of qualitative researchers on data collection and coding conducted by 3ie
Conduct in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and focused group discussions in Telugu
Transcribe KIIs and IDIs and produce detailed notes of the FGDs in English
Provide copy-editing assistance on transcripts and translationsTake copious field notes and submit weekly field work reports
Produce a brief based on the research conducted
Should be willing to travel and conduct data collection in villages in Telangana

3. Required qualifications and skills
A Master’s or equivalent in development studies, sociology, political science, public policy, gender studies, or related fields
Proficiency in written and spoken Telugu and English
Prior experience, preferably 1-2 years, of doing qualitative data collection (conducting interviews and focused group discussions) and fieldwork in rural India. 
Willingness to travel within Telangana, including to rural areasAbility to take copious field notes and overall good documentation skillsFamiliarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods
Prior experience with conducting KIIs and FGDs is needed
Familiarity with and understanding of concepts and existing work on women’s digital inclusion is desirable.nicity, sexual orientation, disability, or medical conditions (with certain exceptions based on job role).