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 contributions in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and have influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:
The candidate will perform the following key functions:

Business Development

• Develop and write research proposals, including creating proposal decks and presenting them to clients to secure new contracts and achieve revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities while ensuring adherence to project deadlines and maintaining a pipeline of prospective projects.
• Liaise with partner organizations, consultants, vendors, and other relevant agencies to build and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance project outcomes and organizational reach.

Project Management

• Lead projects, ensuring client satisfaction through clear communication, setting expectations, and proactive conflict resolution. Lead the execution of projects, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Oversee time, cost, and quality aspects of projects to execute effective project management, while maintaining data quality assurance through proper data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and implement resource planning strategies to optimize project performance.
• Deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and other communication materials to clients.

Research Design and Execution

• Conceptualize and propose designs for research, monitoring, and evaluation projects.
• Create methodologies and work plans for project execution using mixed-method approaches.
• Develop research tools for data collection and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide timely feedback to team members and engage them in both project and non-project activities to promote motivation and job satisfaction.
• Create and implement self-learning goals and career development plans.
• Facilitate annual knowledge-sharing sessions to promote cross-functional learning.
• Monitor employee utilization and track competency improvements for self and team members, while working towards improving employee satisfaction within the team.

Thought Leadership and Branding

• Annually publish industry-focused white papers, case studies, and thought leadership articles to establish credibility.
• Organize or participate in key industry events such as webinars, conferences, and panel discussions to enhance SBU visibility.

The above essential functions are representative of the major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences/ Rural Management/ Public Policy
• PhD from reputed institutions is preferable

Experience:

• 6-9 years of experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Prior experience in the livelihood and agriculture domain.
• Experience in contemporary methodologies and practices, with hands-on experience in writing and publications.
• Experience working in social and development research in management of large-scale surveys is desired.

Personal Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of research, evaluation, data analysis, and thematic understanding of various sectors in the social and development domain.
• Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience working with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), National Rural Livelihoods Missions (NRLMs), and in rural development.
• Experience in leading projects independently, engaging with various stakeholders, with effective time & resource planning.
• Professional fluency in oral and written English, with spoken Hindi required; proficiency in other regional languages is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and statistical packages such as STATA for data analysis.
• Willingness to travel to different geographies and write with creative visualization.