Assistant Project Coordinator (Research, Internal Police Reforms)

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Project Coordinator (Research) on a contractual basis:

Organisation: Indian Police Foundation

Number of Positions: 1

Tenure: This position is offered initially for 1 year (but extendable)

Project: Internal Police Reforms Project

Location: Indian Police Foundation HQ, New Delhi (C-8, 8758, Vasant Kunj

New Delhi - ) Although the position is in Delhi, the APC is expected to travel to various states where the project is executed both for research as well as project implementation and monitoring.

Qualifications:

Essential:

1. Educational Qualification: PhD in Police Sciences/Criminology /Internal Security/Public Safety or any other related field.
2. Researcher/Consultant with 810 years of experience (working in the domains of policing, criminology, citizen-centric policing, gender- and child-sensitive policing) in universities, other research institutes, NGOs, think tanks, or consulting firms. (Minimum experience may be relaxed in exceptional cases at the discretion of the Project Director.)
3. Proficiency in research tools for data collection and data analysis
4. Proficiency in Report Writing
5. Strong coordination and leadership skills for engagement with senior police officers in IPF and states, State Nodal Officers, trainers, research staff and other research institutions
6. High level of proficiency in computer skills.
7. Willingness and good health to undertake field visits as and when required.
8. Attend the IPF office at Vasant Kunj, Delhi, on a regular basis
9. Good command over English and Hindi.

Desirable:

1. Familiarity with-

• Criminal laws
• Relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments
• NHRC directives
• MHA and State Government circulars in the relevant field
• Recommendations of police commissions, including the National Police Commission etc.

1. Previous research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
2. Preference will also be given to candidate who can join in 15 days.

Salary and Ither Service Conditions-

1. 75,000 per month (including 5000 as transport allowance)
2. Economy-class airfare for visits to various States and UTs
3. Accommodation in police guest houses (or will be reimbursed as per IPF policy).
4. Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on a written examination and an interview to be held in the months of January/February 2026, along with scrutiny of the research publications.

How to Apply

Please visit or detailed guidelines:

Download the application form andfill itout electronically, along with updated CV in PDF format & send them to us at

If you have any queries, please get in touch with us at: Or contact us at (Admin Officer) & (Project Coordinator)

Last date for online submission of applications - 16th January 2026 till 5:00 PM only.

Job Description: Roles and Responsibilities of Assistant Project Coordinator

Job Description

The role of the Assistant Project Coordinator (APC) involves coordinating both the research and operational components of the Internal Police Reforms Project. Working closely with the Project Director (PD), Project Coordinator (PC), and State Supervisors, the APC will play a key role in project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and documentation across three states.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Research and Data Analysis

The APC will head the research team, provide guidance to Research Associates, and monitor their work

Oversee data entry in Google Forms for data collected during Public Consultation Meetings

Coordinate with Research Associates to review stakeholder-wise data analysis and improve analytical outputs

This includes data analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data collected through three tools (structured questionnaires, FGDs, and in-depth interviews)

Coordinate with and visit external agencies engaged for outsourced data analysis

Guide Research Associates in desk research, including analysis of reports of the National Police Commission and other committees on police reforms

2. Baseline and Endline Evaluation

Support and monitor the execution of baseline and endline evaluations in selected police stations across Punjab, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu

Work on evaluation parameters, selection of police stations for evaluation, training of field enumerators, and ensure that the data required by the agency for conducting baseline and endline evaluations is provided in a timely manner

3. Engagement with Experts and Others

Assist the Project Director and Project Coordinator in engaging with Experts, State Nodal officers and IPF members for:

Formulation of evaluation parameters for baseline and endline evaluation

Vetting of data analysis reports for all stakeholders and formulation of reports to DGP in 3 states

Formulation and vetting of state-specific Change Manuals

4. Training

Assist in the preparation of state-specific training materials

Support and participate in the conduct of training programmes in each state

5. Project Implementation and Monitoring

Support monitoring of project implementation across 9095 police stations in three states, including field visits to police stations

Conduct regular field visits and coordination meetings

Liaise with State Nodal Officers, State Supervisors, Police Commissioners, and Superintendents of Police

6. Communication and Coordination

Correspond with the State Police, Nodal officers, State Supervisors, and Research Associates in three states

Ensure smooth communication, information exchange, and prompt follow-up

7. Documentation and Reporting

Documentation of best practice visit reports submitted by State Supervisors

Scrutinise and refine draft Change Manuals submitted by each state to ensure they are practical and implementable

Prepare the final project report based on Public Consultation Meetings, Change Manuals, baseline and endline evaluation reports from respective states, and monthly reports from State Supervisors

8.Miscellaneous

All Research Associates will report to the APC

The APC will report to the Project Director and Project Coordinator

Any other project-related tasks may be assigned by the Project Director and Project Coordinator as and when required