The Research Associate is a critical member of the team participating in and leading day-to-day activities and tasks of the learning exercise, from conducting desk reviews, to supporting design and implementation of qualitative interviews, to conducting data analysis, and leading preparations for workshops and major presentations Application Process Interested candidates must complete the following form and attach their CV in the space provided: https://forms.office.com/r/L0JGT6wvpF Deadline: Applications will be accepted until June 15th, 2025. Job Description: https://imagogg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JD-Research-Associate_Delhi-NCR_India_1.pdf We thank all applicants in advance for the time and effort dedicated to preparing their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Key responsibilities Execution of the learning work plan with at least 2 program partners, in support with the Research Manager and the Principal Investigators. Liaise and communicate effectively to ensure smooth efficient flow of information between partner organizations and Imago team. Conduct desk reviews based on existing documentation on the organization and important pieces of literature. Support design of semi-structured interview questionnaires, conduct qualitative research and interviews, run pilots, refine learning design, and develop survey tools in close collaboration with the research team Draft systems maps, systems diagnoses and theories of change by reviewing organization documents and relevant literature in conjunction with the research team. Conduct data cleaning and preliminary data analysis, particularly, but not limited to, organization dashboards, monitoring data and other secondary sources of information. Support the preparations of workshops with key counterpart organizations, including support in logistics, designing the activities and sessions, and preparing materials for each session. Assist in drafting and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Develop content and materials for high-quality communication materials including briefs, reports, and cases. Synthesize information and insights from interviews and data analysis across cases. Prepare for and attend weekly calls with the research team on day-to-day aspects of the project. Attend meetings, conduct interviews and support the organization of workshops with counterpart organizations Other Responsibilities Provide general support for Imago’s adaptive evaluation and monitoring and learning activities. Provide general support for program managers. Help organize Imago-wide events. Other administrative duties as assigned. Required Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have: Deep passion and commitment to improve lives around the world. Demonstrated interest in research and curiosity and openness towards ways of doing international development differently. 2+ years of relevant experience in qualitative and quantitative research. An undergraduate degree in a relevant field (economics, social sciences, etc.) is required; a graduate degree is strongly preferred. Significant experience in conducting data analysis on Stata, R, and/or Python. Proficiency in data analysis, visualizations and presentations. Fluency in English with the ability to communicate confidently in both spoken and written formats for internal and external audiences. Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a track record as a self-starter. Detail and execution-oriented, able to take a task from a high-level strategic idea to rapid execution with a large amount of autonomy and conscientiousness Strong desire for professional growth and development, with a track record of openness to give and receive feedback. Ability to work with international, cross-cultural, and diverse teams in a remote environment. Show more Show less
This position is based in Madhya Pradesh, India with travel. Imago GG India Pvt. Ltd is looking for a Senior Associate to support the design and implementation of the training & capacity building plan under the project. The scaling of women-led agro-processing enterprise model through the community institutions of NRLM is currently being implemented across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The Capacity Building Senior Associate will directly work with and report to the Program Manager (Capacity Building). The role will include supporting the Manager (Capacity Building) on the execution of the capacity building plan. This involves organizing documentation, ensuring a smooth flow of information, and engaging internal and external experts. Construction of high-quality communication materials, including idea illustration, technical reports, and presentation materials, is also part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the associate will support IMAGO's knowledge production and may author/co-author products. Other administrative tasks will be assigned as required. Specific to the project and role, the Senior Associate will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the monthly/quarterly training & capacity building goals & plan for key stakeholders. This includes SHG women, Master trainers, Cluster level federation, IMAGO's internal staff, and State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) district/block teams. The role involves close handholding, support, and guidance for capacity building of the agro-processing center teams, designing and testing training modules, facilitating workshops, liaising with training partners, and more. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm and keen interest in learning & development, facilitation, co-creation, people-centered design, and community engagement. An advanced degree/postgraduate degree in relevant fields, 3-4 years of work experience, including at least 2 years in learning & development, capacity building, stakeholder management, and training design, is required. Experience in communicating with multiple stakeholders, fluency in Hindi, and willingness to travel to project locations regularly are essential. Interested candidates must complete the application form and attach their CV by the deadline of March 23rd, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you to all applicants for their time and effort dedicated to preparing their applications.,