Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager, Research

Key Objectives of the Job •To provide methodological, research and evidence-based support to Arpan's Research and Programme evaluation design, implementation, analysis, reporting, and dissemination Major Deliverables • Lead and manage assigned internal and external research projects and evaluation independently • Design and pilot quantitative, qualitative and mixed method surveys in collaboration with other teams. • Conduct advanced data analysis using statistical software packages of programme and research data to inform programme design, implementation and strategy. • Engage with external research agencies to ensure conduct of quality research and follow ethical protocols. • Perform data quality checks for internal and external research projects. • Write high quality reports and review internal and external stakeholders’ reports. • Conduct literature reviews and keep abreast of findings from relevant research. • Ensure preparation, maintenance and updation of Arpan's research knowledge databases. • Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects, such as participating in internal meetings, arranging and coordinating dissemination of research reports, and maintaining research documents. • Develop and support research and evaluation strategies of programmes as per the organization’s calendar of activities. Job Challenge • Managing both internal and external research projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timeliness can be challenging. • Ensuring accuracy and reliability of data from multiple sources, especially when working with external agencies or large-scale surveys. • Conducting advanced data analysis and deriving meaningful insights, particularly when dealing with complex datasets. • Ensuring external research partners adhere to high-quality standards, timelines, and ethical protocols. • Coordinating with programme, communications, and M&E teams to align research with organizational goals while managing differing expectations. • Maintaining ethical research standards, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring compliance with protocols, especially in sensitive topics like child protection. Specialised job competencies • Demonstrated experience on quantitative methodologies and data analysis using statistical tools (SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo, Survey CTO etc.) is a must. • Experience in experimental / quasi-experimental research studies (e.g. RCT, RDD, PSM designs) would be an advantage. • Hands-on experience of overseeing primary data collection, ensuring ethical considerations and child protection protocols. • Ability to communicate technical topics to internal and external audiences in clear, simple and compelling manner - both verbally and in writing. • Interpret research findings to inform program strategies, training modules, and government partnership, fundraising efforts. • Team and Project Management Skills Educational Qualification • Masters' degree in any developmental, statistical, population studies, with graduate-level coursework on statistics, econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development. Desired Experience • Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in quantitative research in development sector. • Prefer candidates with exposure to child protection, child sexual abuse and/or similar areas of work. Other desired attributes • Experience conducting literature searches (e.g. through Google Scholar alerts, research circulars, etc) and summarizing complex academic papers and non-academic reports into key findings/talking points in straightforward, non-technical language. • Predict and oversee risks and deliver on time and to budget. • Strong power point presentation skills is a requisite. Location - Mumbai Salary range - As per market standards

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