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