Research Manager

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Contract Research Manager (Hybrid) 📍 Location: Amravati / Vidarbha (WFH) with Extensive Travel 📅 Contract Duration: Extendable based on projects 💼 Organization: Define Solutions – Pune-based social impact consulting firm 📝 Apply by: Rolling basis, immediate joining preferred About the Role Define Solutions is seeking a Research Manager to lead on-site execution of field evaluations in rural and tribal districts of India. The current assignment involves managing the endline assessment in Amravati / Vidarbha , Maharashtra. The role is field-intensive , requiring hands-on coordination, quality control, and team supervision across multiple villages. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage quantitative and qualitative data collection (FGDs, KIIs, household surveys). Supervise and mentor field teams (enumerators, facilitators), ensuring quality and ethical data capture. Ensure adherence to protocol , respondent safety, and gender sensitivity during interviews. Liaise with Define Solutions' core team, NGO partners, and government stakeholders on the ground. Monitor real-time data flow and address field-level issues proactively. Contribute to daily tracking , field reports, and preliminary data interpretation. Desired Profile 2–5 years of experience in field research or M&E, preferably in health, gender, or education domains. Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Management, Development Studies, or related fields. Strong understanding of ethics in primary research , particularly with vulnerable groups (adolescents, women). Comfortable working in remote/rural locations , with sensitivity to local language and cultural dynamics. Prior experience in tribal belts or with menstrual health, WASH, or adolescent interventions is highly desirable. Familiarity with tools like ODK/Kobo, Excel , and managing field logistics. Analytical Skills and Market Research expertise Strong Communication skills What We Offer Opportunity to work on high-impact social sector evaluations with national organizations A collaborative and mission-driven work culture. Competitive consultancy fees and travel reimbursements. Platform to build long-term association with Define Solutions for similar projects across India. To Apply Send your CV with a short note on relevant experience to info@definesolutions.in\ (Subject: Application – Research Manager – Amravati Project ) Show more Show less