Research Associate/Executive

ISDM; Dadri; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ISDM is inviting applications for the Research Associate/Executive position based in Dadri, India. The successful candidate will work on various research studies to document management practices in the development sector. Key responsibilities include managing research projects and creating knowledge artefacts such as reports and case studies.

Candidates with a postgraduate degree in relevant fields and experience in research are encouraged to apply. ISDM emphasizes professionalism and relationships in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognized university.
• 1 to 2 years of experience engaging with research.
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and execution of research projects.
• Manage research budgets and communicate with stakeholders.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops.

Skills

Excellent language and communication skills

Ability to work within short timelines

Knowledge of research designs and methodologies

Understanding of the social sector

Education

Post‑graduate in Management Studies/Social Sciences/Economics/Development Studies/Public Policy/Administration/Data Science

Job description

The Research Associate/Executive role at ISDM is an opportunity for young researchers to contribute to unique research studies to understand, synthesise and document the meaning and implications of management practice within the development sector. The studies conducted by the Centre span across a broad range of stakeholders inside social purpose organisations, donors, the investor community and the thriving support ecosystem that has emerged around the sector. This includes those who provide a range of services related to management, finances, legal, research and others.

The Associate/Executive shall support the co-creation and curation of knowledge artefacts (reports/case studies/papers) on development management. Facilitate and support team processes for seamless delivery of planned outputs and goals. Your work will involve co-creating and co-leading a research project from conceptualisation to dissemination.

If you unequivocally believe in the universal human values of justice, courage, compassion & equity, are passionate about doing your part to make the world a better place, excited about creating something new, and eager to be part of the journey of building a first-of-its-kind institution in the world, then ISDM is the place for you. In addition, you will experience working in a dynamic environment, with room for experimentation & high sense of ownership & accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and execution of research projects and seminal studies, from determining research questions, creating research study designs, developing and validating research tools (both quantitative and qualitative, and both primary and secondary), creating analysis plans, extensively supporting data collection, data analysis, synthesis and report writing, and dissemination of the research
• Project manage the research, using a project management tool, including communicating with and managing external stakeholders
• Work closely with the Case Centre and the Dissemination Centre to help create knowledge collaterals for cases and dissemination
• Support the maintenance of knowledge infrastructure for GKH projects
• Support and, often, lead the design and execution of relevant events/convening that further the research agenda
• Track and manage budgets for the research/ event/ convening
• Support facilitation of capacity‑building workshops

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

• Post‑graduate or equivalent in Management Studies/ Social Sciences/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Public Policy/Administration/ Data Science from a national/international university
• Excellent language and communication skills – written and oral
• Proven ability to support good quality research, knowledge/understanding of the social sector
• Ability to work within short timelines and in mixed teams
• Ability to learn on the job
• Good knowledge of research designs and methodologies – both qualitative and quantitative, both primary and secondary
• Good knowledge of analysis – both qualitative and quantitative
• Exposure to social sector organisations
• 1 to 2 years of experience of engaging with research

Remuneration shall be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ISDM is an equal opportunity organization with a particular emphasis on affirmative action. The culture of the organization is one of professionalism while also one that greatly values relationships.