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Post: Research Executive

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No. of Posts: 1

 

Job Location: Guwahati, Assam
 

About the Organization


SDS is a Guwahati-based consulting firm which is extending high-impact professional consulting services to clients like GoI (Government of India), State Govt., Social Sector Organizations (NGOs), CSR, Multilateral Agencies like the World Bank & and other agencies require such services in the design, implementation, Grounding, Monitoring, Assessment etc. of their project at different stages. SDS has got a small but very talented team of professionals across various verticals & is looking forward to getting some energetic & and passionate people on board to make a deep impact. For more details, please visit: www.sdsindia.in

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Background:

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The SDS Research and Development Unit drives projects across agriculture, climate, environment, entrepreneurship, monitoring, and strategy. Focused on rural, vulnerable, and excluded communities, it generates detailed indicators for informed decision-making. The unit supports various national and regional agencies and institutions to integrate effective social and economic policies, aiming at reducing poverty and livelihood enhancement. Market research is one of our integral aspects of understanding market dynamics for supporting sustainable businesses at the grassroots.


The research unit requires substantial support to ensure quality and timely delivery. It is in this context that SDS would like to recruit suitable candidates in the Research Executive role to assist the Unit and its projects with a substantive background in qualitative as well as quantitative research. This role would also entail grassroots field engagements with communities and stakeholders at regular intervals.

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Responsibilities

 

  • Perform strategic diagnostic research to identify poverty traps and specific groups of the population that require targeted and specific livelihood and economic interventions.

  • Preparing baseline, need assessment, diagnostic reports, plans, and impact reports for project support

  • Conducting market research for identifying and scaling business opportunities

  • Performing background research (qualitative and quantitative) on project activities.

  • Provision of technical support and strategic advice on key project interventions, which includes overseeing the research processes at different locations

  • Development Reports, Documentation templates and any other publications of the Unit.

  • Supporting survey design, implementation, and analysis for diverse projects in the Research unit

  • Provision of research assistance activities for all other initiatives.

  • Provision of support on the preparation of different types of executive documents derived from the advisory activities.

 

Competencies:

Functional:

  • Highly developed qualitative and quantitative research skills; knowledge of household surveys (Questionnaire design, sampling methodology and data analysis) is an additional asset

  • Strong analytical skills, and ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources;

  • Computer literate; must be able to use the Internet and other research and applied econometric software such as STATA, effectively.

  • Knowledge of SPSS and NVivo

  • Identifies priority activities and assignments;

  • Teamwork - excellent interpersonal, organizational and management skills and ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.

 

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

  • Able to manage complex problems proactively and effectively, including responses to field-based emergencies;

  • Ability to operate effectively in a changing and complex environment, and to produce results under stress;

  • Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;

  • Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

  • Strong analytical capabilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Open to anchor community engagements

  • Take on field stay and participatory dialogue with the communities.


Qualification: MA, MSW, MBA, PGDM, or related fields. PhD is an additional asset

 

Work Ex: Minimum 1-5 years of experience and Prior knowledge and experience in research and research methodology.

 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Employees Provident Fund

  • Health Insurance and Accidental Insurance

  • 36 days paid annual leave, plus 14 Holidays

  • Parental benefits as per the service role

  • Continuous learning and development

  • A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued

  • The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
     

Compensation: 42000 - 59,400

 

Last Date for Application: 18th April 2024  

Research Executive

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