Sambodhi Research and Communications Private Limited is looking for a social research professional to manage research, monitoring and evaluation projects across Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandates. You will be playing a key role in the implementation of these projects and be a part of the growing team of sector professionals in South Asia. Your work requires strong research understanding, including monitoring and evaluation designs and methodologies, interviewing techniques and qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. You are expected to stay abreast of the global peer-reviewed literature and be knowledgeable about cutting-edge theories and methods of M&E.
Job Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is expected to:
- Conceptualize and design appropriate approaches and methodologies for research, monitoring and evaluations across projects and proposals in CSR and sustainability areas.
- Design work plans for project execution and lead/assist the execution of the projects in the most efficient way.
- Design tools for data collection of CSR research and evaluation projects using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches.
- Capacity building of the team members for successful project execution.
- Liaison with Clients in understanding and supporting their needs in the areas of CSR and sustainability.
- Liaison with partner organizations, consultants, vendors, and other relevant agencies.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis with primary and secondary data.
- Assist/Lead the project team in the development of reports, presentations, and other communication materials including drafting, editing, data analysis, and presentation.
- Make and deliver presentations of reports/proposals to clients/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:
Master’s degree in management or economics or other social sciences, PhD is a plus
Experience:
5-8 years of work experience in Impact Assessment and research preferably in CSR and sustainability initiatives
Personal Competencies:
- Fluency with both quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Professional fluency in oral and written English. The ability to speak Hindi is required. Speaking of other Indian regional language(s) is a plus
- Working knowledge of MS Office, STATA, or other statistical packages for data analysis
- Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Enthusiastic about travel to different geographies
- Enthusiastic about writing and creative visualization
Sambodhi focuses on nurturing an inclusive work environment. We stress and reinforce diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, religion, caste, place of origin, gender, sexuality, and disability.