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Peopable Management Services Private Limited
Job title
Senior Researcher Associate
Reports to
Junior Research Fellow
Department
Research
Location
New Delhi
Level/Grade
B
About The Organisation
The organisation, established in 2005, is a leading child rights protection organisation dedicated to combatting child sexual abuse (CSA) and related crimes, including child trafficking, exploitation of children in the digital space, and child marriage.
Through its ground-breaking programmes and multi-pronged approach, ICP works to create a child protection ecosystem that prevents crimes against children, fights for justice for survivors and their families, strengthens the child protection mechanism, and promotes children’s rights in India. Through legal deterrence and awareness generation, it strives to bring about the behavioural and systemic changes required for a lasting, sustainable impact on child protection issues.
ICP envisions a world where every child is free, safe, healthy, and educated.
Job purpose
The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for the tasks related to research undertaken by the ICP. S/he will be required to closely work with the Junior Research Fellow and also supervise interns if required.
Job Description (Role Expectations)
The role will entail but not be restricted to, the following responsibilities: Technical
Conceptualise and conduct clear, logical and compelling research studies that highlight the challenges relating to children and collect evidence for solution
Planning and executing primary research studies; developing detailed study protocol and design study instruments in consultation with the team; analysis and interpretation of research studies
Data collection, quality assurance, analysis and monitoring of data collection staff
Conduct secondary research studies using multiple data sources
Assist in organising expert group meetings and multi-stakeholder consultations as per requirement
Prepare regular updates and archive key data from different sources
Perform any other work related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or head of the research division
Operational
All administrative/HR/IT related activities as required
Coordinate and manage updates/progress reports and activity management
Handle procurements related to research
Prepare minutes of the meeting and documentation
Skills & Competencies for the role:
Understanding of the social, economic and political context and status of children in India and their health and nutrition
Understanding of laws related to children and their health viz, UNCRC, RTI Act, ICDS, ICPS, NCLP, etc.
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analytical skills
Experience in handling large-scale data sets and Census data
Demonstrated documentation and report writing skills
Strong language proficiency in English and Hindi; Excellent writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and team work capabilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines
Education, Experience and Exposure
Education
The candidate should have an M.A/M.Sc/M.Phil Degree in Demography, Statistics, Economics, Development studies, Sociology, or a similar field from a reputed university/institute
Experience & Exposure
Candidates with M.Phil degree must have a minimum of 2 year experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives
Candidates with M.A/M.Sc degree must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives
Experience of statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA
Experience of use of qualitative data analysis software
The minimum experience and exposure criteria can be relaxed in the case of suitable candidates.