Job Description Research Manager - Future of Work & Platform Economy

Location: Delhi-NCR

Level: Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

- You will be an integral part of the team that informs business decisions and policymaking, and advances discourse on the Future of Work & Platform Economy in India and elsewhere (especially other Commonwealth markets like Australia, New Zealand, UK, etc.). You will lead the teams writing and analytical abilities and ideally contribute with quantitative skills.

- You will be assessed on the basis of your commitment to worker justice, understanding of worker conditions and ability to create narratives that advance the creation of just jobs in the platform economy. You will be experienced in reviewing legal and policy documents, especially related to the issue of worker welfare in India and elsewhere.

- The research team is experienced in digitalisation of labour, and methods of studying it at scale. The team has educational backgrounds in political science, development economics, digital societies, sociology and policymaking. Your areas of interest should include economics, labour, labour relations, and consumer protection as well as skilling, micro-entrepreneurship, and jobs, with special focus on social security.

Your scope of work includes :

- Research and creating knowledge products (80% of time required)

Primary research: Conceptualise studies, create data collection tools, manage, analyse and infer from self-collected data, write reports and white papers using this information

Secondary research: Conduct relevant socio-economic and political research on issues and developments around skilling, micro-entrepreneurship, jobs and livelihoods, macro- and micro-economics, among others

- Prepare briefs on key research conducted or underway in different parts of the world

- Prepare briefs on policy issues & submissions relevant to Olas business and the mobility-based jobs ecosystem in general

- Identify opportunities for impactful research

- Leverage internal data to develop cohesive and targeted narratives on the Future of Work

- Liaise with global experts and researchers to facilitate development of knowledge products

- Outreach and Communications (20% of time required)

- Produce material to communicate research outcomes and analytical content to senior management at Ola, non-technical audiences, media, the government and other stakeholders

- Relevant presentation and engagement in research-oriented fora

- Directly advocate with sector leaders, influencers, media and government officials

- Participate and present in academic conferences, policy webinars etc.

Required Attributes and Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of work experience

- Demonstrated exceptional ability (through published work, articles, etc.) to write and comprehend effectively

- Strong analytical research skills and aptitude

- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both orally and in writing, with fluency in English- to a variety of audiences including bureaucrats, senior academics, journalists and organisational stakeholders

- Highly organised and detail-oriented thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities

- Ability to understand and transfer skills and knowledge to a breadth of specialty areas

- Experience engaging with literature and concepts on labour and digitalisation, esp gig and platform work, will be an added advantage.

- Masters Degree in Economics, other Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related discipline with a quantitative component & data analysis tools an added advantage

- OMI is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women, PwDs and other minorities to apply.

- At OMI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at the aforementioned id.

About Ola Mobility Institute :

The Ola Mobility Institute is the policy research and social innovation think tank of Ola, focused on developing knowledge frameworks at the intersection of mobility innovation and public good. The Institute carries out research on electric mobility, urban mobility, energy and mobility, accessibility & inclusion, and future of work & platform economy, among others.

The Institute has strategic thinkers, researchers, advocates, and campaigners from the University of Oxford, Harvard University, California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Indian Institute of Technology- Madras, Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee, Madras University, Indian School of Business, TERI University, Indian Institute of Science, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, and more.

By undertaking relevant socio-economic and political research, presenting a public narrative, and encouraging understanding across stakeholders, the Institute aims to enable continuous innovation in mobility and mobility services, while also advancing discourse on sustainable mobility across the globe. The Institute, therefore, works closely with the government, the industry, think tanks, academia, and non-governmental organisations.

Find us on:

Ola Mobility Institute: https://ola.institute/

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Medium: https://mobilityinstitute.medium.com/

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/ola-mobility-institute

About Ola

Ola is Indias largest mobility platform and one of the worlds largest ride-hailing companies, serving 250+ cities across India, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK including key global markets like London and Sydney. The Ola app offers mobility solutions by connecting customers to drivers and a wide range of vehicles across bikes, auto-rickshaws, metered taxis, and cabs, enabling convenience and transparency for hundreds of millions of consumers and over 2.5 million driver-partners.

Olas core mobility offering in India is supplemented by its electric-vehicle arm, Ola Electric and Ola Fleet Technologies, Indias largest fleet management business. Ola also extends its consumer offerings like micro-insurance and credit led payments through Ola Financial Services and a range of owned food brands with Indias largest network of cloud kitchens through Ola Foods. With strategic acquisitions like Ridlr, Indias largest public transportation platform and Amsterdam-based Electric two-wheeler OEM- Etergo BV, Ola is building mobility solutions for the future. Ola is on a mission to build mobility for a billion people. For more details, visit www.olacabs.com/media.

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