Associate Head Karya Institute
Associate Head Karya Institute
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About Karya:
Why was Karya on the cover of the Time Magazine highlighted by Satya Nadella and chosen by Google as its partner for Project Vaani
In part because Karya is on a mission to provide AI enabled earning and learning opportunities to economically underserved communities thereby building a pathway out of poverty for them. Karya achieves this while also delivering high quality timely and price competitive data to its clients.
Karyas workers make at least 20 times the Indian minimum wage and through our oneofakind digital work platform we have delivered over 40 million digital tasks and are poised to positively impact over 100 thousand workers by the end of the year. In the coming years our goal is to rapidly scale our impact by bringing economic opportunities to millions of underserved users in India.
The Associate Head Karya Institute position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to lead evidence generation around labour skilling and markets in the context of digital gig work as it relates to the future of work in the world of AI and global digitization. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Head for Karya Institute who will play a critical role in shaping our research agenda and driving key initiatives related to skilling labour and markets. This is a midlevel management role where you will lead a team of research specialists and work closely with key stakeholders including donors project partners and senior leadership. As the Associate Head you will oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of research projects ensuring timely delivery of impactful results. You will also serve as the Principal Investigator on most projects leading the design and dissemination of research findings.
The Karya Institute is an internal research think tank with the core aim of understanding what an ethical future of work looks like for lowincome people.
As we see AI being poised to take over even the most technical of jobs we must also ask the important question of what does this mean for those who are unor underemployed To address this it is key to unlock three things:
- How are digital markets growing and what are the potential employment opportunities within these areas
- What are the skills individuals need to develop to serve these markets
- How must the labour landscape transform to ensure digital work is ethical
Location & Reporting
This role is based out of Bengaluru (hybrid office) residence in/shifting to Bengaluru is mandatory. This role may require moderate travel (up to 25. The post will report to CoFounder & Chief Impact Officer Safiya Husain. The Associate Head Karya Institute will have the opportunity not only to lead research but also engage with a multitude of donors clients researchers and participants.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Research Oversight
- Lead mentor and manage a team of research specialists focused on skilling labor and marketrelated issues.
- Develop and implement a cohesive research strategy to advance Karya Institutes objectives.
- Ensure highquality rigorous research across all projects maintaining alignment with Karyas mission and goals.
Project Management and Donor Engagement
- Lead and manage a portfolio of research projects ensuring the effective of tasks milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborate with donors partners and other external stakeholders to secure funding and manage project timelines.
- Provide regular progress reports to donors and senior leadership ensuring clear communication and timely feedback.
Research Design and
- Act as Principal Investigator on a range of research projects including overseeing design data collection analysis and publication of findings.
- Ensure that all research outputs are rigorous relevant and impactful and are communicated effectively to both academic and nonacademic audiences.
- Lead the publication of research papers policy briefs and other dissemination materials to maximize the impact of the research.
Strategic Contribution and Thought Leadership
- Contribute to the development of new research themes and identify emerging trends in skilling labor and market dynamics.
- Represent Karya Institute in external forums conferences and other public events to promote our research and expand our impact.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the research team.
Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree or PhD in Economics Public Policy Social Sciences Development Studies or a related field.
Experience: At least 6 years of experience in a researchfocused role with demonstrated expertise in labor economics workforce development or related domains.
- Proven track record in managing complex research projects from inception to publication.
- Experience working with donors funders and stakeholders to manage project budgets and timelines.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods data analysis and research dissemination.
Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills with experience leading and mentoring a team of researchers.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to publish highquality research in academic or policyfocused outlets.
Skills: Strong analytical abilities project management expertise and familiarity with the policy landscape in skilling labor and markets.
Factors for Success:
- A selfmotivated individual who takes full ownership of tasks and doesnt require handholding. This role will come with a lot of responsibility and autonomy and were keen on selfstarters who are eager to learn and contribute.
- Passion for Social Impact: A genuine interest in contributing to the field of workforce development and understanding the nuances of labor markets.
- Collaboration & Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and adapt to changing priorities.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Selfdriven proactive and comfortable working in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Global Perspective: Awareness of global trends in labor skilling and markets and the ability to contextualize research in both local and international settings.
- Extensive social science qualitative and quantitative design and analysis experience required with a strong preference for those with a specialisation in development economics or impact evaluation.
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities both written and verbal.
Proficiency in GSuite R/Python/STATA/Tableau NVIVO/MaxQDA
People matter at Karya and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:
- Flexible vacation and leave policy
- Flexible work options
- Insurance as per industry standards
- Access to industry stalwarts and networking opportunities
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and disability.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
