Senior/Associate Project Manager

The Project Manager will plan, design, conduct and manage research projects and ensure high-quality deliverables. We are looking for someone from an A grade institution such as Delhi School of Economics, Gokhle, IIFT, XLRI, ISB, ISI, IIT (B.Tech/ M.Tech) or reputable institures abroad experience with the Big 4.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposal writing

• manage research projects, which involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods

• Planning, budgeting and allocating resources for an entire project

• Designing questionnaires and interview guides

• Analysing evaluating and interpreting data, while making sure that key issues are identified

• Mentoring and guiding researchers in research projects and ensure timely delivery and quality of all deliverables

• Handling/leading client meetings, presentations

• Travel to the field for the purpose of training and monitoring fieldwork

• Managing and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis

• Assist in writing reports.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Economics/ Statistics or a B.tech/Mtech degree from TISS, XLRI, DSE, IIFT or IIT/IIM respectively and preferably from a consulting organisation like BCG, Bain & CO., Deloitte, KPMG, Sattva, Sambodhi.

• Research experience working in organizations such as 3tier, JPAL, Tata Trusts, Bridgespan Fund, or research experience at IIT/IIM/ISB/TISS will be given additional weightage.

• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel, and presentation skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of the development sector in India

• Have and help build a network to loop in experts, advisors, other consultants

• Strong management skills, ability to multi task and take responsibility for the timely completion of projects

• Innovative and receptive to working on new ideas and proposals

Note: This is a senior level position requiring an experienced candidate in the development sector. Fresh graduates and candidates with 5-10 years of exposure will not be suitable.