Job Opportunity For Research Coordinator At Quest Alliance In Karnataka

Job Description​:

1. – Proactively design and execute a cohesive and focused research program for critical area(s) for the organisation with a youth-centric lens. This will include:
2. Conceptualising research design (qualitative and quantitative) and methodology
   Ability to prioritise research questions based on organisational priorities.
3. Investigating and consolidating secondary research, including mapping trends and discourses in the field and the sector
4. Coordinating logistics in case of primary research
5. – Analyse, synthesise and distil research findings into knowledge products which can be appreciated by a wider audience – including reports, academic papers, blogs, and op-eds.
6. – Be able to guide creation of impactful artefacts from research findings that are both visually appealing and rich in description and bring clarity to the topic being studied.
7. – Conceptualise and design the flagship event Quest2Learn to build dialogue in the sector anchored on research.
8. – Assist in information dissemination within the various programs in Quest as well as to external stakeholders for different purposes

We are looking for people who:

Eligibility:

• A Masters degree (or higher) in Education/Social Sciences/Development Studies/Social Design/Design Research.
• 3+ years of experience in both qualitative and quantitative research preferably in education, skills development, and/or livelihoods.
• Well established portfolio of research techniques, including ethnographic methods. 
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively in a team.
• Passionate about the challenges India is facing in the education and employability domain.
• Willingness to travel to field locations, as per need to conduct research.
• An interest in experimenting with research methods.
  Required Qualifications:
• Experience in holding research projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to write and plan research briefs, reports and other dissemination material.
• Publications in the form of reports
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Established portfolio of research dissemination. 
• Experience in managing research and coordinating with research agencies/consultants 
• Publications in the form of research papers, and/or op-eds
• Proficiency in Hindi and/or other regional languages preferred. 
  Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company)  (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Contact
To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

Know About Quest

Website :https://www.questalliance.net/

Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com

About the Team and Culture

Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun

Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music

What our partners & collaborators say? – see here

Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all  employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.

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