Research Associate jobs in Mumbai at TISS

1. Post Name: Research Associate

2. No. of Post: 03

3. Aprox Honorarium: 70,000.00

4. Qualification and Experience: Masters degree in Social Sciences preferably in / Development Studies / Economics/Sociology/Social Work with 5 years of relevant experience with exposure for Project Management, conducting surveys, and report writing, preferably in the social development sector/public policy/journalism;

5. Job Description: Prepare or assist in the development of the tools of data collection in consultation with the Project Lead and Project Director Contact potential stakeholders to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone; To supervise all the activities in the field Coordinate with the field teams and necessary stakeholders Conduct training of field

a. staff for data collection, conduct pilot studies Design, conduct, coordinate and monitor data collection in coordination with Project Lead and Research Assistants; Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; Collate, clean and analyse the data collected; Prepare preliminary analytical reports Present reports and findings to diverse stakeholders

6. Required skills: Good skills in oral and written communication Skills in field coordination and process monitoring Good ability to lead and work with team Knowledge of statistical analysis with the help of analysis packages such as STATA/SPSS/Atlas ti as well as good knowledge of MS Office Good skills in data collection documentation and leading the process in the field A good understanding of social, political and governance aspects;

7. Project Name: Preparing Compensation Policy & its Implementation plan for Project Affected Fisherfolk of Mumbai Coastal Road Project (South)

8. Commissioned by: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM)

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) which was established in 1936 is a Deemed University fully funded by the University Grant Commission (UGC),Government of India. TISS offers Master Degree Programmes, M.phil. And PhD Programmes in the fielf of Social Work, Social Sciences, Health, Management, Labour Studies, Habitat Studies and Rural Development from its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad Campuses.The institute is currently looking for bright candidates to work with Registrar's office and Computer Centre and thereby to strengthen the IT infrastructure.