Primary Research Intern (Field)
LeMiCi IQ
Darjeeling Pulbazar, West Bengal, IndiaFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 1 year
- Must know
- ExcelOperations
- Nice to have
- Statistics
- Work
- On-site in Darjeeling Pulbazar · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel41%Operations21%Statistics17%of 98 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
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- 5 Nov 2026 · still open
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About the Role
LeMiCi IQ is building a unified municipal information system for Darjeeling Municipality. The primary research phase involves deploying a question bank across various entities to strengthen public policy and civic planning. As the primary field researcher, you will conduct interviews, site observations, and data logging to build reliable public data for urban governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Departmental & Site Interviews: Administer question modules across Municipality departments, District Hospital, GTA Secretariat, district offices, forest/zoo staff, heritage sites, and tea estates using official authorization letters during municipal operational hours.
- Ward Surveys: Complete household, business, and institution surveys across 18 sample wards (supported by a part-time assistant in Weeks 6–7).
- Field Observation & Evidence Collection: Record junctions, markets, and public assets, including GPS points, photos, and condition notes. Collect official registers, reports, and maps while updating the Document Tracker.
- Data Logging: Complete same-day data entries into designated forms/workbooks, update module progress, and help resolve data gaps.
- Weekly Check-ins: Submit concise weekly updates and join a check-in call with the Project Lead.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Languages: Fluency in Bengali, Hindi, and English (Nepali is a plus).
- Tech Comfort: Comfortable using smartphones/tablets for field data entry, GPS tagging, photos, and Google Sheets/Excel.
- Logistics: Based in or willing to stay in Darjeeling; comfortable walking steep terrain in cold weather.
- Demeanor: Professional and courteous in government offices.
Qualifications
- Education: Fresh Graduates or Undergraduates in any discipline (Social Sciences, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Economics, Statistics, or Business preferred).
- Core Aptitude: Highly curious, adept at the art of asking questions, strong communication skills, and passionate about evidence-based public policy.
Internship Terms
- Type: Unpaid Internship.
- Schedule: 4 Hours / Day, Monday to Saturday (Standard Government Office Hours).
- Reimbursements: Approved local field travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Provided: Field data capture device/software tools.
- Upon successful completion: Certificate of Completion, Experience Letter & Letter of Recommendation.