Job Description: Program Associate - Research

About Seva Mandir

Seva Mandir is a non-profit organization based in Udaipur, Southern Rajasthan, dedicated to empowering communities to lead their own development. Operating across eight thematic areas—including natural resources, education, health, and women's empowerment—our work has impacted over 10 lakh lives. Learning Organization and Evidence Building are key strategies of Seva Mandir. Our Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Cell ensures our programs are backed by solid evidence, high-quality data, and deep organizational learning.

Role Overview
- Job Title: Program Associate - Research
- Reports To: In-charge - Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Location: Head Office, Udaipur (with regular travel to rural project sites)
- Vacancies: 1
- Joining: Earliest joining is highly desirable.

Job Summary: You will plan and implement field-based research activities. This involves designing tools, supervising data collection, ensuring data quality, running analyses, and writing reports.



You will work closely with community fieldworkers, program teams, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities
- Research Design: Help design research proposals, questionnaires, study protocols, and methodologies.
- Field Supervision: Coordinate and monitor field data collection, conducting spot checks and audits to ensure high ethical and quality standards.
- Data Management: Compile, clean, validate, and manage quantitative and qualitative datasets.
- Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data using statistical tools and draft research reports, briefs, and presentations.
- Coordination: Manage project logistics, handle administrative tasks, and collaborate across internal departments.

Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in primary research, field coordination, and dat

📌 Program Associate (Udaipur)
🏢 Seva Mandir
📍 Udaipur