Role: Consultant – Field Study & Stakeholder Engagement, Jharkhand
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: 14 LPA
Note: This role requires frequent field travel within the state and is a project of 4 months.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Consultant based in or willing to travel extensively across Jharkhand to oversee a field research study. This role focuses on driving data collection and supporting analysis while managing key relationships with government stakeholders, local partners, and ground-level actors.

The Consultant will play a critical role in managing data collection deliverables, guiding field partners, monitoring data quality, conducting data analysis, and helping translate primary field insights into policy relevance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Study & Partner Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for field partners and coordinate household-level (HH) data collection in Jharkhand.
- Oversee partner onboarding, survey tool training, sampling protocols, and field launch schedules.
- Drive field quality assurance (QA/QC) by conducting back-checks,



high-frequency data checks, and spot audits during primary survey rollouts.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethical research protocols and data privacy standards.
- Design, facilitate, and lead Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with community members, field actors, and domain experts.

2. Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Maintain strategic relationships with key government officials, department heads, and local authorities to align project objectives with state and regional priorities.
- Act as a liaison between field operations and stakeholders, ensuring smooth approvals and effective communication.
- Facilitate administrative permissions, field access, and government coordination necessary for seamless operations.

3. Research & Data Analysis
- Work closely with research and program teams to conduct evidence-based research on social policies and author articles and

📌 Consultant – Field Study (Jharkhand)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Jharkhand