Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) is an international centre for the promotion of citizen participation and democratic governance. Set up in 1982, PRIA has consistently worked on social issues such as accountable governance, empowered civil society, gender mainstreaming and urban poverty. Passionate, credible and community-centric, PRIA is committed to making citizens, especially hitherto excluded citizens, active so that they participate in decision-making that affects their lives, thereby making India’s democracy more participatory, robust and dynamic.
About the Role
PRIA seeks a candidate to facilitate qualitative data collection in Kochi using participatory methods. The fellow will engage in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), community discussions, transect walks, participatory social mapping, and safety mapping with diverse groups, including women, adolescents, people with disabilities, and transgenders.
Location: Kochi, Kerala (remote work with travel within Kochi)
Project: MobiliseHER (EU Funded)
Responsibilities
- Conduct FGDs, community discussions, and participatory mapping.
- Facilitate data collection with a focus on gender and mobility.
- Handle documentation and report writing.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in qualitative data collection, preferably with participatory tools.
- Strong report writing skills in English.
- Fluency in both English and Malayalam is mandatory.
- Experience working on gender and/or mobility is desirable.
Details
- Type: Short-term Fellowship (3 months, possible extension to 6 months)
- Start Date: Immediate (expected by the first week of November)
- Stipend: Approx. ₹20,000 + conveyance allowance
How to Apply
- Interested candidates may send their CV to yedukrishnan.v@pria.org.
- For more details, contact: +91 90727 73116
