Research Associate

Key Objectives of the Job

Supports the implementation of research and evaluation projects by conducting literature reviews, developing measurement tools, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting the development of

project deliverables.

Major Deliverable

• Independently conduct literature reviews on CSA prevention and prepare research reports.
• Support development of research study designs (research objectives, questions, hypotheses, methodological approaches, and sampling strategies).
• Develop research study tools (interview guides, FGD guides, survey tools, research scales).
• Conduct field visits for data collection with children, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel outside Mumbai is mandatory
• Fluency in Hindi is required, and Marathi is highly preferred
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and field protocols.
• Prepare and manage qualitative and quantitative datasets (transcription, cleaning, coding, and quality assurance) and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Experience with Atlas.ti and Python is highly preferable.
• Support with preparation of research reports and presentations to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain research documentation (study protocols, standard operating procedures, meeting minutes, data collection manuals, and other records) for knowledge management.

Educational Qualification

Post-Graduation degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.

Desired Experience

Minimum 2 years of professional experience.

Working with the non-profit sector and on child issues will be an added advantage.

Other desired attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Proven written and presentation skills across a range of formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in data visualization (charts, dashboards, infographics, and other visual formats).
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to child rights, child protection, and ethical research practices.

Location : Mumbai

Salary 30000/- to 35000/- INR per month+ 3500/- per month (Travel reimbursement) + 2000/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) + 5000/- Annual Training reimbursement

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to fill up Google application form: https://forms.gle/t3QU9zjvotokwubQA

Kindly please check the Careers page - https://www.arpan.org.in/careers/

About Arpan

Arpan is a globally recognised, award-winning non-profit working towards the elimination of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in India.

Based in Mumbai, with a team of over 134 dedicated professionals, Arpan is India's largest non-profit providing ,CSA Prevention and Intervention services for both children and adults. As a critical stakeholder for state and non-state actors, Arpan is a leading voice in the space of CSA Prevention and Intervention in India and uses advocacy and research to push for policy and systemic change at the local, state and national levels.

Arpan is a global thought leader in the CSA space, with innovative impact models that work with a range of stakeholders, from children and parents to state bodies and teachers. Arpan's key project focuses on Personal Safety Education in schools, teaching children and adolescents (ages 4 to 18) about personal safety so they can identify and seek help in unsafe situations. Arpan also trains and empowers teachers and parents with the knowledge, attitude and skills needed to prevent and deal with CSA. Since 2007, Arpan has impacted over 19.4 million children and adults and has received 8 National and 2 International Awards for its exemplary work.

For more details - www.arpan.org.in

About Child Protection Policy of ARPAN

Arpan's work is child-centric where the key is to understand and value what the child wants and hence the child is an integral part of the decision-making process. This philosophy extends to all the programmes at Arpan, where children are the primary stakeholders. Arpan expects that all board members, advisors, donors, partners, employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, partner counsellors and contractors agree to fully comply with Arpan's Child Protection Policy. For more details, read on the below link - https://www.arpan.org.in/child-protection-policy/