Manager - Research (Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion)

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:

• Overall coordination of projects, including client liaison, coordination with the field, data, and support teams at various levels.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate resource plans for project activities, detailing human, financial, and time requirements.
• Manage project implementation and ensure data quality with active involvement in the pre-data collection stage including:

1.                                        Development, pre-testing, and finalization of data collection instruments and protocols
2.                                        Support in the recruitment and selection of field teams
3.                                        Deliver training to field teams
4.                                        Implement a sampling strategy, including sample distribution
5.                                        Conduct field practice and debriefing sessions for field teams

• 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.
• Make and deliver presentations of reports/proposals to clients/potential clients.
• Develop learning products for internal and external dissemination.
• Develop proposals including quantitative and qualitative methodologies in response to requests from potential clients.

• 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.

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:

Postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, Economics, or related discipline.

Experience:

3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in Social Research & Advisory or Monitoring & Evaluation domains.

Personal Competencies:

• Knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis, and related aspects.
• Thematic understanding of various sectors in the social and development domain.
• Ability to lead, plan, and manage a complex set of activities.
• Ability to operate effectively in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• High level of involvement, engagement, and ownership.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.