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Organization: Rajsamand Jan Vikas Sansthan

Apply By: 15 Jul 2025

Location: Rajsamand(Rajasthan)

About the Organization: Rajsamand Jan Vikas Sansthan (RJVS) is a grassroots-level nonprofit organization based in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, India. Since its inception, RJVS has been committed to empowering women, adolescent girls, and marginalized communities by addressing critical social issues such as gender-based violence, child marriage, education, and access to legal and government welfare services.

Position overview: We are seeking a passionate and committed “Research officer” to join our team working at the intersection of gender justice, child rights, and social equity. The role involves designing and executing research on issues related to child marriage, women’s and girls’ rights, access to education, and gender-based violence, with the aim of driving evidence-based advocacy and programming.

Position: Research Officer 

No. of Post: 1 (Female only)
Location – Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Duration: Initially for 11 months and likely to be renewed for further period
Salary: Based on qualification and experience.
Position type: Full time
Application Deadline: 15th July 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement research studies and field assessments related to child marriage, human rights, girl child education, and women empowerment.
  • Develop research tools (questionnaires, interview guides, FGD protocols) suited to community-based and participatory methods.
  • Conduct field visits, gather primary data, and coordinate with local Communities, CBOs, and government bodies.
  • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate software and methodologies.
  • Produce detailed research reports, case studies, policy briefs, and advocacy documents.
  • Support monitoring & evaluation of ongoing programs through data collection and impact tracking.
  • Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, dissemination workshops, and community engagement activities.
  • Stay updated with latest developments in laws, policies, and schemes related development sector.
  • Train and support the field team in data collection methodologies, ethical research practices, and the use of research tools.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Sociology, (OR) any Postgraduate with relevant research experience and a strong passion to work towards rural development.
  • 2 - 5 years of experience in research in the development sector.
  • Understanding of issues related to child marriage, girls’ education, gender-based discrimination, and women’s empowerment.
  • Familiarity with data collection tools (such as Survey CTO, ODK, etc.) and field-based research methods.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel /Stata/ Power BI
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Hindi.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to rural/remote areas for fieldwork.

Desirable Competencies:

  • Demonstrated interest in gender issues, child rights, and rural development.
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights
  • Experience in preparing evidence-based advocacy materials and policy briefs
  • Comfort in facilitating focus group discussions and community-based participatory research
  • Familiarity with research ethics and safeguarding principles
  • Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively while working under minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, especially when engaging with marginalized communities
  • A learning mindset and openness to feedback and adaptation in dynamic field conditions
How to apply

How to Apply:

Please send your updated CV/Resume and a brief cover letter to rjvs10@yahoo.in Mention “Application for Research Officer in the subject line.

Important Notes:

  • RJVS strongly encourages applications from women, transgender persons, and candidates from marginalized communities.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.

If you are passionate about generating grassroots evidence to influence gender equality, child rights, and social justice, we welcome you to be part of our research-driven change journey.

 
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