Intern – Tourism Research & Policy or Assam DDP Project (Guwahati)

About the role

Pahle India Foundation (PIF) is seeking motivated post‑graduates for two internship positions at its Guwahati office. Interns will support field‑based tourism research and policy formulation, or assist in estimating District Domestic Product (DDP) and preparing district‑level vision documents for Assam’s growth targets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the research team in field‑based tourism data collection across project locations.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct stakeholder meetings with government officials, industry players and local communities.
• Compile and organise primary and secondary data, and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Support the estimation of DDP for Assam districts and develop vision documents aligned with state growth objectives.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documentation for both projects.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree or currently pursuing post‑graduation.
• Preferable fields: Development Studies, Tourism, Economics, Statistics or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel as required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Stipend based on skills and industry norms.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact policy research with government stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience in data analysis, report writing and policy framing.