Senior Associate, Fieldwork

Verian Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Verian is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Operations division in Singapore. The role involves handling high-profile, complex projects with multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

You will manage fieldwork teams, coordinate interviewers and vendors, track progress and ensure quality and compliance across fieldwork activities. Ideal candidates have a Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of fieldwork operations experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in any field.
• Preferably 2 years of experience in fieldwork operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage fieldwork processes including briefing, training, recruiting and supervising interviewers and vendors.
• Oversee recruitment, coordination and performance of interviewers, recruiters and vendors.
• Manage project tasks such as questionnaire reviews and survey link checks.
• Track project and fieldwork progress and deadlines.
• Escalate risks or challenges related to fieldwork and projects promptly.
• Attend fieldwork observations and conduct audits of interviewers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Verian quality standards including data protection and project management practices.

Skills

Fieldwork operations

Vendor management

Project coordination

Interviewing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma

Job description

Verian is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Operations division.

The successful candidate will need to be excited about working on high‑profile and complex projects, and be able to handle multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage fieldwork including briefing, training, recruiting and supervising interviewers, recruiters and vendors.
• Oversee the recruitment, coordination and performance of interviewers, recruiters and vendors.
• Manage project tasks such as questionnaire reviews, recruitment screeners and survey link checking.
• Track project and fieldwork progress.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Timely escalation of any risks or challenges relating to fieldwork and projects.
• Attend fieldwork observations.
• Conduct interviewer and vendor audits and accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with Verian’s quality standards, including quality control of fieldwork, data protection and project management practices.
• Support in finance-related activities, including purchase orders (POs), invoicing and other administrative matters.
• Liaise and negotiate with internal and external vendors on costing matters.
• Assist in sourcing for new vendors/ service providers/ software/ platforms.

Key Requirements:

• Minimally Diploma or equivalent in any field.
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in fieldwork operations.
• Good time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Organised, meticulous, deadline driven and able to multi‑task.
• Works well under pressure, with the patience and perseverance to see through projects with long timelines.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Bilingual – English and mother tongue (Chinese/Malay/Tamil).
• Must be a Singapore citizen or PR and currently resides in Singapore.

About Verian

Verian is a world leading, independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.

Combining expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, our work with clients creates policy interventions, designs better public services, and unlocks behaviour change. We bring global best practice and local expertise.

Visit Verian Group for more information.