Research Associate, Survey Unit
Organization: ASER Centre, New Delhi
Location: Delhi
Industry: Research
Type: NA
Salary: CTC 4.2 L
Description: One of ASER Centre's main activities is the design and implementation of the Annual Status of
Education Report (ASER) survey. Facilitated by Pratham since 2005, ASER is the largest household
survey of children’s schooling and learning in India. Each year the survey is designed and
implemented by the Survey Unit. The unit comprises 6-8 research associates based out of
Delhi and 2-4 field associates in each state. Each research associate is allocated 3-5 states.
He/she is responsible for managing all survey related activities such as material design,
piloting, planning, training, implementation, quality control, data collection, data entry,
dissemination, etc., in close coordination with field associates in allocated states and peer
research associates in Delhi. .
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing:
- Be a proactive participant in group work with peer research associates based in Delhi
- Be a robust link between state and central teams for managing and coordinating the survey
- Communicate and coordinate with field associates for allocated states
- Before the survey:
- Design, field pilot, and translate survey and assessment materials and processes
- Conduct secondary research required to finalise the above
- Design, conduct, and manage trainings for field associates
- During the survey:
- Support field associates in recruitment of partners and survey manpower in districts/states
- Travel extensively to conduct trainings and participate in survey field work in districts/states
- Coordinate and track survey roll-out for allocated states
- Ensure implementation of all quality control processes
- Work with field associates in various capacities for any other survey task
- After the survey:
- Compile and analyse data for the report
- Prepare report content
- Proofread text and data for final publication of the report
- Ideate data dissemination strategies, prepare material, and participate in events
Educational requirements:
- Minimum graduate in any field. A background in social work or education will be an advantage.
- Experience and performance in internships will be considered for fresh graduates
- Previous full-time job/work experience is preferred but not essential
- Exposure to research and/or field work in a previous workplace or internship will be an advantag
Desired Skills:
- Communication
- Reading, speaking and writing proficiency in English and Hindi is essential
- Proficiency in any other Indian language will be a huge advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills to correspond with a diverse audience – rural, urban, faculty and students, government officials, partner organisations, donors, etc.
- Technical
- Working proficiency in MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experience of data analysis will be an advantage
- Organisational
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Able to handle work pressure and deliver under tight schedules
- Takes initiative and thinks innovatively
- Respects diversity and is able to work in large and small groups
- Open to rural travel for long and short durations, often at short notice and sometimes independently as well
- Open to living in a rural setting with basic facilities and working with the local population
Application Instructions:
- To apply, please write the job title ‘Research Associate – Survey Unit’ in the subject line and email the following documents to recruitmentsasercentre@gmail.com:
- Latest CV
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) describing how you make a good fit for this role in up to 800 words.
- Please give specific examples that align with the job requirements.
- Reference Notification
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2021-03-29
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