Specialist Research, Learning And Strategy Job in Samhita

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lend conceptual, methodological and analytical rigour to applied research studies.
• Anchor learning and knowledge initiatives for clients, internal employees and the sector as a whole.
• Aid and advise private sector clients on formulation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, assist with Sustainability Reporting and co create pathways for thought leadership.
• Support in writing international grants, CSR proposals and contribute through regular publications and build innovative and relevant knowledge products.
• Develop learning modules and design and execute capacity building programmes for social sector professionals.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Possesses an advanced degree in social research from a reputed institution and is well versed with development stakeholders and development challenges in India.
• Has at least 7+ years of combined experience in Social Sector Research and/or Social Impact Consulting.
• Has knowledge of all the latest qualitative analysis softwares like NVivo, Dedoose etc, in addition to the latest quantitative analysis softwares.
• Possesses strong conceptual, analytical, writing and communication skills and is familiar with the CSR ecosystem both in India as well as in some other countries.
• Has strong project management skills managing complex projects and teams.
• Has demonstrated success in proposal and grant writing and is familiar with grantmaking practices.
• Is familiar with evaluating both CSR programmes and CSR implementing agencies.
• Has experience of successfully designing and executing training and capacity building programmes for social sector professionals.
• Has the ability to connect dots and create strategies for Samhita and clients, based on insights garnered through secondary research and interactions with stakeholders.
• Candidates with prior experience in conducting social/environmental impact assessments, gender audits, ESG evaluations, Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, will be given preference.

Work Location: Mumbai