Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the Research Field Experts, ensuring they are motivated and focused on their responsibilities.
Regularly communicate the vision and importance of the study to the field staff, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Identify gaps in field team performance and develop plans to address them through additional training, resources, or support.
Training of District, Block, and cluster resource centers on different aspects of programs
Field Support Problem Solving
Provide continuous support to the field staff by addressing challenges they face during school visits, data collection, and teacher interactions.
Act as the main point of contact for field staff in resolving issues with teachers, principals, or logistical concerns.
Identifying the needs on the ground and designing/creating programs and research studies aligning to Involve vision.
Data Collection Oversight Quality Assurance
Monitor the quality of data being collected, providing feedback to field staff on improving accuracy and completeness.
Troubleshoot issues related to data collection tools and processes, ensuring field teams have the necessary support and resources to succeed.
Leading efforts to document and report progress program gaps/challenges every month.
Communication Coordination
Serve as the liaison between the research team and the field team, ensuring clear communication and expectations are maintained.
Provide regular reports to the research team on the progress of fieldwork, challenges faced, and recommendations for improvement.
Work collaboratively with the research team to refine data collection methodologies and tools based on field feedback.
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with school teachers, principals, DIET and other local stakeholders to ensure cooperation and trust in the research process.
Ensure that school stakeholders understand the value of the research study and are actively engaged in supporting data collection efforts.
Engaging DEO, DIET, and other govt. Officials by regularly reporting, initiating formal/informal conversations and co-creating action plans with them.
Qualification Skills:
Education: Bachelors degree
Experience: 1+ year of work experience in research coordination, fieldwork management, or education sector roles, with a focus on data collection and team leadership. Prior experience in managing teams and working in schools or community-based projects.
Skills :
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and build capacity in field staff.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address challenges in dynamic, on-ground environments.
Proven ability to communicate complex ideas and the importance of research studies to field teams and stakeholders.
Strong excel data management skills with attention to detail and quality assurance.