Qualitative Research Associate at Our Common Home

Mumbai City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualitative Research, In-depth Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, Qualitative Coding, Data Organization, Research Instrument Design, Field Engagement, Data Analysis, Context Interpretation, Analytical Skills, Writing Skills, Communication Skills, NVivo, Spreadsheet Proficiency, Ethical Practices

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Ek Kutumb Position: Qualitative Research Associate Location: Remote (India-based) ABOUT THE ROLE Ek Kutumb conducts rigorous research to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs that shape communities across India. The organisation undertakes large-scale mixed-methods research at the state level and seeks to generate insights to inform more inclusive and resonant policy and programme design. We are seeking a Qualitative Research Associate who can contribute meaningfully to this vision. The Qualitative Research Associate will play a central role during the exploratory stages of research, particularly in setting up studies in new states, and will continue to contribute throughout the research process by helping answer critical questions about what people think, why they think the way they do, and how these perspectives are formed in everyday life. The role involves extensive field engagement, including conducting in-depth interviews and moderating focus group discussions to better understand people's motivations, concerns, values, and lived experiences. The role requires regular travel of approximately ten to fifteen days per month across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. All travel-related arrangements, including safety and accommodation, will be managed by the organisation. The role also requires familiarity with research methods and the ability to interpret field insights within the local social, political, cultural, and historical context. The candidate should be comfortable conducting the first round of qualitative coding and organising field data for further analysis. Beyond field research, the Qualitative Research Associate will contribute to other research initiatives at Ek Kutumb and work closely with internal teams and external partners to support ongoing projects. The ideal candidate is curious about people and society, comfortable working in diverse field settings, and able to translate lived experiences from the ground into meaningful research insights. Key Responsibilities Design and Adapt Research Instruments Design and refine research tools such as interview guides and focus group discussion protocols. Ensure research instruments are methodologically sound, culturally sensitive, and capable of capturing behavioural patterns as well as underlying values, attitudes, and beliefs related to climate change and social change. Conduct Qualitative Data Collection & Monitor Fieldwork Conduct in-depth interviews with individuals and community members in different locations across India Facilitate and moderate focus group discussions and community conversations. Support coordination of field research activities, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted in collaboration with local partners or agencies. Ensure high standards of data quality, ethical practices, and adherence to research timelines and protocols. Qualitative Data Analysis & Insights development Conduct the first round of qualitative coding and organise field notes and transcripts. Identify emerging themes, patterns, and insights from qualitative data. Contribute to identifying meaningful insights that can inform communication strategies, policy thinking, and program design. Contribute to the Development of Research Outputs Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including reports, summaries, and presentations. Support the development of clear and structured materials that communicate findings to internal teams and external partners. What You Bring Experience in qualitative methodologies in social research, market research, or policy research. Experience in areas such as political psychology, social psychology, behavioural science, or public policy is preferred. Experience working with qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews, moderating focus group discussions, and organising qualitative data. Ability to interpret research findings within local social, cultural, and political contexts. Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools such as NVivo or similar platforms is preferred. Comfort with spreadsheets and basic data organisation is expected. Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to translate complex insights into clear and structured findings. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse communities as well as research teams. Willingness to travel to remove parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & other Indian States. Curiosity about topics such as climate change, governance, social values, and social change. Experience coordinating with external research partners or field agencies is an advantage. Fluency in English is not mandatory, but candidates should be able to read and understand English. Knowledge of additional Indian languages is highly valued. Candidates from any academic background are welcome to apply. To Apply Please submit the following documents. Your CV. A cover letter of no more than one page addressing the following points. Why are you interested in this role? What do you bring to the position, with examples from your past experience?

Responsibilities

The associate will design and adapt research instruments, conduct extensive qualitative data collection through interviews and focus groups, and monitor fieldwork quality. Key tasks also include performing the first round of qualitative coding and organizing field data for subsequent analysis.