Senior Researcher Associate - NGO

Position - Senior Researcher Associate

Job Description (Role Expectations)

The role will entail but not be restricted to, the following responsibilities:

Technical

• Conceptualise and conduct clear, logical and compelling research studies that highlight the challenges relating to children and collect evidence for solution
• Planning and executing primary research studies; developing detailed study protocol and design study instruments in consultation with the team; analysis and interpretation of research studies
• Data collection, quality assurance, analysis and monitoring of data collection staff
• Conduct secondary research studies using multiple data sources
• Assist in organising expert group meetings and multi-stakeholder consultations as per requirement
• Prepare regular updates and archive key data from different sources
• Perform any other work related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or head of the research division

Operational

• All administrative/HR/IT related activities as required
• Coordinate and manage updates/progress reports and activity management
• Handle procurements related to research
• Prepare minutes of the meeting and documentation

Skills & Competencies for the role:

• Understanding of the social, economic and political context and status of children in India and their health and nutrition
• Understanding of laws related to children and their health viz, UNCRC, RTI Act, ICDS, ICPS, NCLP, etc.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analytical skills
• Experience in handling large-scale data sets and Census data
• Demonstrated documentation and report writing skills
• Strong language proficiency in English and Hindi; Excellent writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team work capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines

Education, Experience and Exposure

• The candidate should have an M.A/M.Sc/M.Phil Degree in Demography, Statistics, Economics, Development studies, Sociology, or a similar field from a reputed university/institute
• Candidates with M.Phil degree must have a minimum of 2 year experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives
• Candidates with M.A/M.Sc degree must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives
• Experience of statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA
• Experience of use of qualitative data analysis software
• The minimum experience and exposure criteria can be relaxed in the case of suitable candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,208,078.35 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person