Consultant – Field Study & Stakeholder Engagement, Jharkhand
Core
Oversee a 4-month field research study in Jharkhand, managing data collection, quality assurance, and stakeholder relationships to translate insights into policy relevance.
Role type
Senior field research consultant (social policy)
Builds
Household-level survey data, research reports, whitepapers, and policy briefs
Domain
Social policy, development studies, and public administration in Jharkhand
Required skills
Field survey management, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) facilitation, Key Informant Interview (KII) conduct, quantitative data analysis, statistical tool proficiency (Stata, R, JAMOVI, Python, Tableau), MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), government stakeholder liaison, team management of enumerators
Preferred skills
Knowledge of social security schemes and cash transfer programs in Jharkhand, fluency in local dialects
Technologies
Stata, R, JAMOVI, Python, Tableau, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Coordinate household-level data collection and oversee partner onboarding; conduct data quality checks and spot audits; design and lead FGDs and KIIs; maintain strategic relationships with government officials; support the production of research reports and policy briefs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC