Job description
Qualitative Investigators (Interns)
About us
Sambodhi Research and Communications helps create high-impact knowledge and catalyse accountability in the public domain through its project management, monitoring, and evaluation solutions. At Sambodhi, we offer objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors, and corporates. Over the past decade, we have emerged as a pioneer in developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluating large-scale development interventions. With a close-knit team of 100 professionals, we work across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered at Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full-service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania). Sambodhi provides services to federal agencies, donors, foundations, and corporations in the areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, environment, and renewable energy. We have made valuable contributions in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and have influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.
About the Project
The National Study on Millet Mainstreaming in the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), commissioned by the World Food Programme (WFP), aims to examine the potential of existing channels, such as PM Poshan and PDS, to mainstream the supply and demand for millets in the country. Hence, channels such as the Fair Price Shop Network and the School Meals Programme can also be used to raise awareness of millets' nutritional and environmental benefits among a larger population. The availability of millets in PDS and PM Poshan will further increase familiarity with cereals, influencing and shaping the choices of younger generations in the future.
Job description:
Job Title: Intern (Qualitative Investigator)
Job Summary: Sambodhi is currently looking to hire Interns from campuses across India to support qualitative investigations across the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The position involves extensive travel within the home state for which the intern is hired. The work mix includes translating tools and audio files, conducting interviews (fieldwork), and coding analysis. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high-quality multi-input development programs
Duration: 2 Months (May-June)
Job Location: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Essential Functions:
Desired profile:
An indicative list of activities that you may be involved in as an intern is as follows:
• Translation of Semi-structured and Qualitative tools into their respective native languages (Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Odia, Telugu and Hindi)
• Conduct In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), Focused Group Discussions (FGDs), and semi-structured interviews with different Stakeholders for the Project
• Translation of Audio Files into their respective native languages (Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Odia, Telugu, and Hindi)
• Transcription of Audio Files
• Coding Analysis of the Transcriptions based on themes and sub-themes
• Support triangulation of qualitative findings to be detailed in the final reports and presentation
• Any other activity in congruence with the above
The above essential functions represent the major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned, like the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
Education: Postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policy, Economics, or related discipline
Experience: 0-3 years of progressively responsible experience in Social Research & Advisory or Monitoring & Evaluation domains
Personal Competencies:
• Knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis, and related aspects
• Languages known Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Odia, Telugu, and Hindi
• Ability to operate effectively in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• High level of involvement, engagement, and ownership
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.
How to Apply:
Interested candidate, please share your resume at hr@sambodhi.co.in.