Manager - Research

Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sambodhi Research and Communications Private Limited in Noida invites applications from a research professional to manage research, monitoring and evaluation projects in agriculture and livelihoods. The role requires interpreting research designs and staying updated with global M&E literature, working with government partners, donors and implementing agencies.

You will lead field operations, data collection, data management and analysis using SPSS, STATA, SAS and other tools.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Economics/statistics/public policy or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of work experience in Research and M&E.
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead for client and stakeholder interactions.
• Coordinate projects including field, data and support teams.
• Develop resource plans detailing human, financial, and time needs.
• Provide inputs to survey methodology and data collection instruments.
• Prepare reports and knowledge products; disseminate findings.

Skills

Quantitative & qualitative research

English fluency

Hindi proficiency

MS Office

Education

Post-graduate degree in Economics/Statistics/Public Policy

Tools

SPSS

STATA

SAS

EXCEL

CS Pro

EPI info

Job description

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, Southeast 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 Title: Manager- Research

Job Location: Noida

Job Summary

Sambodhi Research and Communications Private Limited is seeking a research professional to manage research, monitoring, and evaluation projects in the agriculture and livelihoods domain. The role requires the ability to interpret research and evaluation designs and a clear grasp of how evaluations are planned, carried out, and used. The candidate is expected to stay updated with global literature and emerging M&E methods. The position also involves stakeholder management, working with government partners, donors, and implementing agencies.

Essential Functions

1. Project Management & Coordination

• Lead for Client/ Stakeholder interactions.
• Overall coordination of projects including client liaison, coordination with field, data and support teams at various levels
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate resource plans for project activities detailing human, financial, and time requirements
• Contribute to the timely submission of all key deliverables.

2. Research Design & Methodology

• Providing inputs to the development of survey methodology.
• Development, pre-testing and finalization of data collection instruments and protocols
• Implement sampling strategy including sample distribution

3. Field Operations & Data Collection

• Travel extensively to different project and field locations for monitoring of data collection and field activities
• Conduct field practice and debriefing sessions for field teams

4. Data Management & Analysis

• Collate data and prepare comprehensive data analysis plans and protocols
• Analyze data using appropriate software programs viz. SPSS, STATA, SAS, EXCEL, CS Pro, EPI etc.

5. Report Writing and Knowledge Product Dissemination

• Provide inputs and reviews for writing and dissemination of knowledge products.
• Prepare detailed reports to document research findings
• Develop learning products for internal and external dissemination

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

Post-graduate Degree in Economics/statistics/public policy or a related discipline from Premier Universities

Experience

4-8 years of work experience in Research and M&E.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Fluency with both quantitative and qualitative research
• Professional fluency in oral and written English. Spoken Hindi required, other regional language(s) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS office, STATA, or other statistical packages for data analysis
• Willing to travel across different geographies
• Interested in writing and creative visualization