Position: Research Associate (Full time - 9 Months)

Job Summary

The Research Associate will provide technical and operational support for the implementation of the study across Delhi, Mumbai and Chhindwara. The position will coordinate field research activities, support research teams, maintain data quality and ethical standards, participate in qualitative data collection including KIIs and FGDs, contribute to quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and assist in the preparation of research reports and dissemination outputs. The role requires strong research, analytical, coordination and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and sensitively with communities facing social and structural vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

- Support the overall planning, coordination and implementation of the study across Delhi, Mumbai and Chhindwara.
- Support the finalization and implementation of research tools, including quantitative survey instruments, KII and FGD guides, data collection procedures, and field plans.
- Coordinate with community-based organizations, research assistants, and field investigators for timely data collection.
- Anchor training, supervision and data quality assurance of quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Conduct qualitative data collection, including Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), particularly for sensitive or complex study areas.
- Monitor the progress against the approved study plan, timelines, study procedures and resolve the implementation issues, if any at the field.
- Ensure adherence to the approved research protocol, informed-consent procedures, confidentiality and ethical requirements during both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Manage, clean, validate and document quantitative and qualitative research data.
- Conduct and support quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation using appropriate analytical methods and software.




- Integrate and triangulate findings from surveys, KIIs and FGDs.
- Prepare analytical tables, summaries, presentations and other research documentation.
- Develop study updates, draft and final research reports, and dissemination materials.
- Maintain systematic records of field activities, datasets, analysis outputs, research tools and other study documentation.
- Coordinate with the project team and relevant stakeholders to address implementation challenges and ensure timely completion of study deliverables.
- Uphold the mission/vision and values of Alliance India and work within its equal opportunities framework, demonstrating the behaviours and competencies appropriate for the position.

Qualifications/Education

- MPH, MSW, PG in Economics or degree in equivalent relevant subjects

Experience

- 2 years of relevant experience in research, public health, social research, and evaluation or related work.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or mixed-methods research.
- Experience in survey implementation, data management and analysis.
- Experience in working with vulnerable or key populations will be preferred.
- Experience in community-based research, human rights, gender, sexual health, social protection or related areas will be an advantage.
- Experience in preparing research reports and analytical documents is desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

- quantitative and qualitative research processes
- kobo collect
- SPSS
- interviewing, probing, and facilitation of FGDs
- qualitative data organization, coding and analysis
- report-writing and analytical skills
- research ethics, informed consent, confidentiality and data protection
- coordination, communication and documentation skills
- Fluency in Hindi and English

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📌 Research Associate (New Delhi)
🏢 Alliance India
📍 New Delhi