Project Manager for Research Project on Reducing Plastic Bottle Usage

As a Project Manager at ATREE, you will be leading and coordinating the research project titled "From Plastic Bottled to Filtered Water: Leveraging Digital Solutions to Build Consumer Trust and Reduce Plastic Bottle Usage." This project aims to investigate consumer and business behaviors related to water consumption in Bangalore and explore digital solutions to promote the adoption of filtered water over bottled water. **Responsibilities:** - Coordinate and oversee day-to-day activities of the project in North Bangalore. - Manage a team of six field staff for timely execution of surveys, data collection, and water sample testing. - Collaborate with researchers to design and finalize questionnaires for surveys. - Supervise prototype development and deployment of digital water quality displays at selected restaurants. - Analyze data and synthesize findings with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. - Prepare high-quality progress reports, blog posts, and the final project report. - Act as the primary point of contact between field staff, stakeholders, and project leads. **Qualifications:** - Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Urban Studies, or related fields. - Strong background in managing interdisciplinary research projects in urban or environmental sectors. - Experience in survey design, fieldwork, and data analysis. - Familiarity with Bangalore's socio-economic and environmental landscape preferred. - Fluency in English, Hindi, and Kannada. **Key Skills:** - Excellent organizational and team management abilities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or Stata) desirable. - Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions. In addition, the monthly compensation for this position is 65,000. To apply, upload a cover letter detailing relevant experience and provide contact information for two references. For any questions, please reach out to hr@atree.org. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.,