Job Opportunity: Research Associate (Tax / Policy) | DAKSH (Delhi / Remote)
Organization:
DAKSH — a civil-society organisation focused on research and advocacy to promote accountability, transparency and better governance in India, working on institutional reform across government branches.
Location / Mode:
On-site / Remote (details to be confirmed by employer)
Position / Vacancies:
- Research Associate / Early-career Legal or Tax Professional
- Vacancies: Not specified
- Duration / Tenure: Not specified
Eligibility Criteria:
- 0–2 years of experience in tax, legal research, or policy work
- Qualification: LLB / LLM / CA (Master’s in Public Policy or related field is a plus)
- Strong writing, analytical and organisational skills
- Interest in data, public institutions and systemic reform
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on litigation, assessments and dispute-resolution processes in direct tax
- Analyse pendency, disposal patterns and tax-related datasets
- Draft policy briefs, blogs, case studies and research outputs
- Support stakeholder workshops, roundtables and consultations
- Collaborate with senior practitioners and officials, including veterans from the Income Tax Department
Salary / Compensation:
- Not specified
How to Apply:
Send your CV, a link to your LinkedIn profile, and a cover letter including a brief statement of purpose to:
careers@dakshindia.org
Last Date to Apply: 10 December 2025