Research cum Field Investigator (Rural Development Monitoring)

Socio-Economic Research & Development Organisation (SERDO) · New Delhi, India

Organization
Socio-Economic Research & Development Organisation (SERDO)
Location
New Delhi, India
Organization type
Local / national NGO
Contract
Job
Posted
10 November 2026
Deadline
10 December 2026 30 days left

Job details

Experience required
3 years minimum
Education
Bachelor's degree
Languages
English (required)
Duration
2 months

excerpts from the official posting

We are seeking a dedicated Research cum Field Investigator to monitor, evaluate, and document the on-ground progress of our rural development programmes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between grassroots communities and the project management team by collecting accurate field data, verifying project…

Main responsibilities

  • Field Data Collection: Conduct household surveys, beneficiary interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in target villages using digital tools (such as KoboToolbox…
  • Programme Monitoring & Verification: Visit project sites regularly to track the physical and financial progress of ongoing interventions (e.g., SHG activities…
  • Data Management & Analysis: Clean, validate, and enter collected field data into central databases, performing basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify…
  • Report Writing: Prepare periodic field visit reports, case studies, success stories, and baseline/endline evaluation summaries for senior management and donor agencies.

Profile

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW), Rural Development, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Experience: 1 to 3 years of prior experience in grassroots field research, baseline surveys, or Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) within the development/NGO sector. Fresh…
  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in Hindi and the local regional dialect is mandatory; working knowledge of English for report writing is required.

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