Field Political Analyst

The Field Political Analyst will play a crucial role in providing real-time political intelligence and qualitative inputs from the ground. The role requires rigorous fieldwork, local media monitoring, and assisting in data collection and translation to support strategic decision-making. The candidate must have a deep understanding of local political dynamics and constituency-level issues while maintaining an unbiased and neutral approach. Key Responsibilities: 1. Qualitative Research & Fieldwork: ● Conducting extensive field visits, FGDs, IDIs and developing a detailed sub-assembly level understanding ● Providing real-time feedback on on-ground political developments, party activities, and local issues ● Identifying emerging political trends and potential escalations in the constituency ● Monitoring local media coverage to assess political narratives and stakeholder sentiments 2. Data Collection & Analytical Support: ● Sourcing past electoral results, caste equations, and voting trends in the constituency ● Assisting in data collection, manual data entry, and cleaning tasks to ensure accuracy ● Translating local inputs and reports from Bengali to English or Hindi, as required 3. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination: ● Facilitating contact-building for Assembly In-Charges (AICs) and Zone In-Charges (ZICs) ● Helping in identifying key influencers, grassroots leaders, and community stakeholders ● Coordinating with local sources and field teams to ensure timely information flow Skillset Requirements: ● The candidate should be a local of the region ● The candidate should have a good political knowledge and understanding of West Bengal ● The candidate must have good networking skills and experience in doing on-ground liaisoning and/or survey work for NGOs or similar organizations will be an added benefit ● The candidates must have a graduate degree qualification from a reputed university in West Bengal ● The candidate should preferably have a laptop (smartphone would be a must) and have working-level knowledge of basic IT applications like MS Office and Google spreadsheets ● The candidate should be alert and diligent in following processes and timely reporting ● The candidate should be open to challenging working hours (6-7 days of working in a week) ● The candidate should be comfortable in extensive traveling and must own a two-wheeler (or any other transport vehicle) ● The candidate should be proficient in Bengali (read, write, and speak) and have a basic understanding of English

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