Website: popcouncilinstitute.org/
Location: New Delhi, India
Project: Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya
Remuneration: ₹75,000 – ₹80,000 per month (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Application Deadline: 5th June 2025
Job Description:
They are seeking to urgently hire a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong background in quantitative research to support a project focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD). The position is based in New Delhi and will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of research and survey activities over a 6-month period in Meghalaya.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Support the design and implementation of field surveys related to early childhood development.
● Lead or contribute significantly to quantitative data analysis, using statistical tools such as STATA, R, or SPSS.
● Assist in developing and refining survey instruments and data collection protocols.
● Monitor data quality during collection and conduct cleaning and validation. ● Contribute to report writing, presentations, and documentation of findings. ● Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
● Provide technical input into research dissemination efforts and stakeholder engagements as needed.
Duration: 6 Months (with the possibility of extension based on performance) Joining Date: Not specified
Eligibility Criteria:
● Postgraduate degree in economics, statistics, demography, public health, development studies, or related field.
● Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience in research, field surveys, data collection, and quantitative analysis.
● Must have working experience in field surveys, data collection, and quantitative analysis.
● Working experience in Meghalaya and the North-East region will be an added advantage.
● Strong proficiency in statistical software such as STATA, R, or SPSS. ● Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting large-scale data collection activities.
● Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting. ● Experience working on early childhood development or similar social sector issues will be an asset.
How to apply/Contact details: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to [mpandey@pcinstitute.org.in] with the subject line: Application – Consultant/Program Officer (Quantitative Research – ECD)