Field Intern – TWCF RTE 12.1.c Study
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Project: TWCF Education Study

Location: Pune (field-based)
Duration: 6–8 weeks (March–April 2026)
Reporting to: Research Manager
Number of Positions: 2

About the Study

Centre for Civil Society, with support from the Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF), is conducting a large-scale study on the implementation of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The project involves surveys with parents and students, analysis of lottery-based admission data, and stakeholder consultations to understand the impact of private schooling access on disadvantaged children’s learning and aspirations.

Role Overview

  • Support on-ground coordination during field implementation.
  • Assist with field planning, monitoring daily progress, troubleshooting logistical issues, ensuring adherence to protocols, and facilitating smooth communication across teams.
  • Work closely with the Field Coordinator and Research Manager to ensure timely and high-quality data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Field Coordination
  • Act as liaison between the CCS research team and the survey agency
  • Coordinate daily field plans and cluster schedules
  • Track enumerator deployment and progress
Monitoring & Quality Support
  • Support daily monitoring of surveys and assessments
  • Flag inconsistencies, delays, or protocol deviations
  • Assist in organizing back-checks and follow-ups
Logistics & Planning
  • Support travel planning, clustering, and field routing
  • Coordinate permissions and household scheduling where required
  • Maintain updated tracking sheets and field logs
Communication & Reporting
  • Provide daily field updates to research team
  • Escalate operational challenges promptly
  • Support documentation of field processes

Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing final year) in social sciences, education, economics, or related field
  • Fluency in Marathi (mandatory)
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and/or English preferred
  • Prior fieldwork or survey experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills
  • Comfortable with field travel across Pune
  • Availability for weekend work

Skills Required

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented and reliable
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Professional conduct in community settings
  • Comfort using spreadsheets and mobile-based tools

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship. All project-related expenses will be covered, including:

  • Travel (local and outstation if required)
  • Accommodation (if required)
  • Meals during fieldwork
  • Other approved field expenses

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience in large-scale field research
  • Exposure to survey operations and data quality monitoring
  • Experience coordinating with professional survey teams
  • Field management and implementation experience
  • Certificate of completion (upon successful completion)

Application Process

Interested candidates should send:

  • CV
  • Availability period

Email to: internship@ccs.in
Subject line: Application – Field Intern (TWCF Pune)
Deadline: 27 February 2026