Research Associate

About us

Sambodhi Research and Communications helps create high-impact knowledge and catalyze accountability in the public domain through its project management and monitoring and evaluation solutions. At Sambodhi, we offer objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors and corporates. Over the past decade, we have emerged as a pioneer for developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluation of large-scale development interventions. With a close-knit team of 100 professionals we work across South Asia, South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered at Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania). Sambodhi provides services to federal agencies, donors, foundations and corporates, in areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, environment, and renewable energy. We have made valuable contribution in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and have influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.

Job description:

Job Title -

Duration - 2

Job Summary

The Research Associate would be expected to conduct data collection efforts within designated districts, primarily involving interaction with teachers, Headmasters/Headmistresses, and other pertinent stakeholders. Skillfully observe classroom activities, meticulously documenting qualitative observations in alignment with predetermined guidelines. Prepare and organize collected data into the specified format, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity. Collaborate with the research team to ensure a coherent and insightful representation of collected data. Maintain a rigorous travel schedule, necessitating regular visits to diverse regions within Gujarat

Essential Functions

The candidate will perform the following key functions: 

• Responsible for collecting data through participatory and qualitative methods (such as FGDs and IDIs).
• Transcription of collected qualitative data from local language (Gujarati) to English.
• Preliminary coding of qualitative data and support in analysis and report writing.
• Participation in dissemination of results to stakeholders.
• Training, coordination & management of on-field data collection team.
• Any other task in congruence to above

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 -

Personal Competencies

• Fluency in Gujarati
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in notetaking and the organization of qualitative data.
• Administering qualitative and quantitative instruments
• Adaptable and willing to travel extensively to different areas of Gujarat for data collection purposes.
• Prior experience in educational research or classroom observation is advantageous but not mandatory.

How to Apply:

Interested candidate , please share your resume at hr@sambodhi.co.in