Research Manager

Job Title - Manager – Research

Job Location - Noida

Job Summary

Sambodhi is currently looking for a research professional to manage research, monitoring and evaluation projects in Public Health sector. The position is based at Sambodhi head office in Delhi-NCR and involves extensive travel. The work-mix includes project management, execution and business development. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high quality multi-input development programs.

Essential Functions

These are the following roles and responsibilities.

- Overall coordination of projects including client liaison, coordination with 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:

o Development, pre-testing and finalization of data collection instruments and protocols

o Support in recruitment and selection of field teams o Deliver training to field teams

o Implement sampling strategy including sample distribution

o 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 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.

Desired profile

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

Experience

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

- Experience of managing research and field staff.

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 skill and ability to prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.

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.