- Work on all stages of the qualitative research cycle:
- Conduct in-depth literature reviews tapping into different types of sources depending on the project.
- Conduct fieldwork of qualitative interviews and FGDs with stakeholders across various projects, making regular field visits (can be to both urban and rural areas) to collect data.
- Plan fieldwork and data collection for projects based on the requirements.
- Create or support the creation and review of the data collection tools (qualitative interview questionnaires).
- Identify participants based on apt sampling techniques.
- Work on the qualitative data analysis and synthesis process.
- Coordinate with the stakeholders, manage field issues, and align the workflow within their premises.
- Ensure the planning, managing, and following of ethical data collection practices and ensure good data quality throughout the project, especially when on the field.
- Maintain relations with clients/partners and stakeholders and perform additional duties as needed.
- Actively participate in and conduct brainstorming sessions for ideation and prototyping of solutions using a participatory design approach.
- Create and assist in the creation of reports of the work undertaken and other outcome collaterals.
- Plan and create training materials and modules for relevant projects as required.
- Work closely with other team members in collaboration to create comprehensive collaterals as required.
- Create and assist in creating blogs and write-ups, including thought pieces and field experiences.
- Work with the team closely on a wide range of preparatory work for upcoming projects.
- Ensure project documentation is well-maintained, including designing, maintaining, and tracking field reports/project logs in Google documents and spreadsheets, along with drafting and developing materials, manuals, guidelines, and protocols per project requirements and under the supervision of the senior team members.
Qualification & Experience:
(The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role)
Essential Qualifications:
- A graduate with a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience or a postgraduate with a minimum of 1 year of work experience in qualitative research.
- A degree in social sciences (Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, etc.) or allied areas.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with all aspects of the qualitative research cycle (including fieldwork, literature review, data collection, data analysis, and report writing).
- Proficient knowledge of QDAS tools such as NVivo/Dedoose/Atlas.ti or other relevant tools.
- Experience using at least two or more qualitative research design methods such as ethnography, case study, grounded theory, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, etc.
- Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, including groups with little or no background in qualitative research and design.
- Excellent interpersonal and written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
- Passionate about tackling complex social and organizational challenges.
- Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground, review and prioritize work independently, and be self-motivated.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
Preferable but Essential Qualifications:
- Interest or proven experience in areas such as AI, genAI, communications apps, ed-tech, language learning, or gamified apps and the ethical, honest use of the same.
- Proven academic writing and/or grant writing experience.
- Experience or interest in working with design research tools and software (e.g., Miro, Dovetail, etc).
- A research portfolio or writing samples demonstrating your qualitative research work and skills.
- Basic knowledge of survey data collection tools and techniques like SurveyCTO, Google Forms, etc.
- Strong willingness to learn new tasks and methodologies.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and with due diligence.
