Field Operations Expert

About us:

Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt Ltd. provides evidence-based insights to seed and catalyze scalable social impact. Our research, data, strategy consulting, monitoring, and evaluation solutions support implementers, governments, foundations, and donors in the design and execution of programs and policies that improve the lives of people and the planet. We are domain-agnostic and work across a spectrum of areas, including public health, WASH, natural resource management, energy, climate change, education, skilling, and entrepreneurship.

We are measurement experts with a flair for innovation and improvisation. Over the last fifteen years, we have emerged as pioneers in developing and using cutting-edge methodologies and advanced data tools to enable decision-making and adaptive programming. A team of 100 professionals, we work across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Noida (Delhi - National Capital Region), India, we have full-service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania).

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Job Summary

Sambodhi Research and Communications Private Limited is seeking a field operations expert to lead process monitoring field teams, oversee data collection, contribute to questionnaire development while also monitoring survey data collection.

Note: This role is associated with a project proposal, and hiring will be subject to the successful awarding of the project.

Essential Functions

The candidate will perform the following key functions:

Project Coordination and Field Management

• Lead and supervise field survey teams, ensuring effective deployment, adherence to protocols, and high-quality data collection.
• Coordinate field operations across multiple locations, including scheduling, logistics, and team assignments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field staff, resolving operational issues and providing guidance on field implementation.
• Monitor and track progress of field activities to ensure timely completion of data collection milestones.

Training and Capacity Building

• Design and conduct training sessions for field enumerators and supervisors on survey protocols, data collection tools, and quality standards.
• Conduct refresher sessions, pilot exercises, and debriefings to strengthen team performance and ensure consistency in field operations.
• Provide mentorship and on-the-job support to field staff, building team capacity in survey administration and problem-solving.

Data collection oversight and quality assurance

• Oversee the implementation of field surveys, ensuring compliance with study protocols, sampling strategies, and ethical standards.
• Monitor real-time data collection, identify and resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Conduct spot checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of collected data.

Logistics and Resource Management

• Plan and manage field resources, including personnel, transportation, materials, and equipment required for data collection.
• Ensure proper documentation of field activities, field staff attendance, and survey-related operational reports.
• Collaborate with team experts to optimize field schedules, minimize operational risks, and maintain cost efficiency.

Reporting and Coordination with Central teams

• Provide regular updates and feedback to project management and seniors on field progress, challenges, and quality issues.
• Support the integration of field data with key experts ensuring smooth transfer, validation, and initial cleaning of collected data.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned like the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Desired profile :

Education

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, or a related discipline.

Experience

At least 8-10 years of experience in large rural household survey data collection and qualitative studies. Should have experience in handling at least 2 large survey data collection efforts. Must have experience in rural collectives, livelihoods, value chains, or enterprise development.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Professional fluency in oral and written English and Tamil is must.
• Willing to travel across different geographies.