Senior Research Associate

Job title

Senior Research Associate

Reports to

Junior Research Fellow

Department

Research

Location

New Delhi

Level/Grade

B

About India Child Protection

The India Child Protection (ICP), 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

1.Conceptualise and conduct clear, logical and compelling research studies that highlight the challenges relating to children and collect evidence for solution

2.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

3.Data collection, quality assurance, analysis and monitoring of data collection staff

4.Conduct secondary research studies using multiple data sources

5.Assist in organising expert group meetings and multi-stakeholder consultations as per requirement

6.Prepare regular updates and archive key data from different sources

7.Perform any other work-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or head of the research division

Operational

oAll administrative/HR/IT related activities as required

oCoordinate and manage updates/progress reports and activity management

oHandle procurements related to research

oPrepare minutes of the meeting and documentation

Skills & Competencies for the role:

oUnderstanding of the social, economic and political context and status of children in India and their health and nutrition

oUnderstanding of laws related to children and their health viz, UNCRC, RTI Act, ICDS, ICPS, NCLP, etc.

oStrong quantitative and qualitative data analytical skills

oExperience in handling large-scale data sets and Census data

oDemonstrated documentation and report writing skills

oStrong language proficiency in English and Hindi; Excellent writing skills

oExcellent interpersonal and team work capabilities

oAbility to manage multiple tasks

oAbility to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines

Education, Experience and Exposure

Education

oThe candidate should have an M.A/M.Sc in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics from a reputed university/institute

Experience & Exposure

oCandidates with M.Phil degree must have a minimum of 2 year experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, nutrition, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives

oCandidates with M.A/M.Sc degree must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, nutrition, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives

oExperience ofstatistical analysis using SPSS, STATA

oExperience of use of qualitative data analysis software

oThe minimum experience and exposure criteria can be relaxed in the case of suitable candidates.