Sambodhi is currently looking to hire an Associate in the areas of corporate social responsibility (CSR) across India to provide technical and operational support to our research, evaluation, monitoring and technical assistance to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandates across India. The position is based at Sambodhi head office in Delhi-NCR and involves travel as per the requirement. The work-mix includes research, project execution and field work. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high-quality multi-input development programs.
Job Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is expected to:
- Support to coordination of projects including client liaison, coordination with field, data and support teams at various levels.
- Manage project implementation and ensure data quality for the CSR initiative with active involvement in the pre-data collection stage including:
o Development, pre-testing and finalization of data collection instruments and protocols
o Implement sampling strategy including sample distribution.
- Support to research and evaluation of CSR projects as per the need.
- Travel extensively to different project locations for monitoring of data collection and field activities.
- 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.
- Prepare detailed reports to document research findings.
- Develop proposals including quantitative and qualitative methodologies in response to request from potential clients.
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 similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
Education:
Postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health, Economics, or related discipline.
Experience:
0-3 years of progressively responsible experience in Impact Assessment and designing of CSR Initiative program.
Personal Competencies:
- Knowledge of Impact Evaluation Assessment, Data Analysis and related aspects (CSR experience is preferable).
- Ability to operate effectively in teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- A willingness to travel extensively.
- High level of involvement, engagement, and ownership.
- Strong time management skill and ability to prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.