Post: Lead- Social Research Development and Innovation
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Waghodia, Vadodara
Qualification: Post Graduation in Rural Development, Management from TISS, EXSS, International Organizations
Add Qualification: More than 10 years of experience in handling multiple sites, projects, and Multiple CSR Partners
Add Exp.: Excellent writing and communication skills with all stakeholders including proposal writing and publication
Computer Knowledge:
• MS Office
• Software & Tools
• Basic Analysis
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of projects, ensuring all activities are aligned with Project objectives, community needs, and defined outcomes.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of financial, human, and operational resources, maintaining a balance between cost-effectiveness and quality implementation.
• Monitor, mentor, and guide project teams and field staff; ensure to build their capacity through regular / refresher trainings, feedback, and on-ground support to strengthen performance and accountability.
• Facilitate and nurture collaborations with government departments, CSR partners, NGOs, and local institutions to enhance outreach, service delivery, and project impact.
• Conduct periodic reviews to track progress, identify gaps, and take corrective actions; prepare and present structured progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely execution of all phase-wise activities in accordance with approved workplans and budgets, proactively addressing delays and field-level challenges.
• Ensure to maintain effective coordination with block and district-level officials, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and local alignment.
• Represent the organization at relevant forums, meetings, and review platforms, effectively communicating project goals, progress, and impact.
• Ensure timely collection, validation, and submission of project data through standardized MIS formats to support transparency and data-driven decision-making.
• Guide team to design and deliver need-based IEC / training materials grounded in field insights and community requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of all project deliverables, including reports, presentations, process documentation, and success stories, maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Lead the preparation and submission of research papers, articles, and knowledge products to contribute to sector learning and organizational visibility.
• Support organizational growth by developing proposals for implementation projects, formative research, impact evaluations, and action research initiatives based on field evidence and emerging needs.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the organization, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project and organizational priorities.
Interested candidates can apply on the below link.
https://forms.gle/RpYd5ba7pB6RDXr5A