Research Officer/Consultant

Indian Institute of Development Management

Location: Bhopal

Apply by: 5th September 2025

Relevant Sectors: OD/HRD, Health Systems Research, BCC/IEC/Outreach Media, Knowledge Management, WASH/Public Health, MEAL, Veterinary/Livestock/Agriculture, MSME, LSG/PRI, Policy Research

The Indian Institute of Development Management (IIDM) (www.iidmindia.com) is a premier research-based consulting, training, and communication for development (C4D) organization. IIDM works with central and state governments, and international agencies such as the World Bank, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, USAID, DANIDA, Oxfam, CHAI, SCF, AKF, Heifer, InteleHealth, CARE, PATH, and others. Key areas of engagement include BCC/C4D, public health, livelihoods, WASH, livestock, education, forestry, agriculture, FPOs, governance, international trade, women and child development, and nutrition. IIDM's team comprises experts from Ivy League institutions, IITs, and globally recognized universities, offering a stimulating work environment.

·      Conduct desk research, literature reviews, and gather secondary data relevant to MEAL in development sectors.

·      Design and implement impact assessment surveys for government schemes in agriculture and livestock sectors.

·       Undertake formative research/KAP studies for Communication Need Assessments and support development of BCC/C4D tools.

·      Design and develop research instruments for both quantitative and qualitative studies.

·      Recruit, train, and supervise field investigators; ensure quality assurance in data collection.

·      Collaborate with the media production team in content/script writing.

·      Support OD/HRD interventions and facilitate action research in the development sector.

·       Assist faculty and subject matter experts in capacity-building programs.

·      Undertake additional tasks assigned by the Executive Director or subject matter experts.

1)    Postgraduate/M.Phil./Ph.D. in Agricultural/Veterinary Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Development Management, Economics, or Development Communication (BCC/IEC/Outreach Media).

2)    Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; working knowledge of SPSS/SAS and SurveyCTO preferred.

3)     Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

4)    2–5 years of experience in operational/action research or large-scale national surveys with Report Writing Skills will be preferred.

5)    Preference will be given to candidates based in or around Bhopal.

Engagement: Initial appointment will be on a probationary basis. Upon satisfactory performance, candidates may be absorbed on a regular scale.

Interested candidates should email their detailed CV along with a recent passport-sized photograph to ed-iidm@iidmindia.com by 5th September 2025.

Address: E-7/136, Lajpat Society, Arera Colony, Bhopal – 462016

Phone: (0755) 2420409 / 2426109

Contact: Dr. Manohar Kumare – 7879634587