Job Description

About the Company:

Myna Mahila Foundation works to improve women’s agency, shifts social norms, and empowers women to meet their full potential. It focuses on women in urban slums and has three verticals: (1) Myna Health focuses on improving women’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes with a reach of 1.5 million women. (2) Myna Employ helps provide job opportunities to women through digital work. (3) Myna Research gathers primary data on women’s agency, employment and health outcomes in urban slums, and runs evaluations, including randomized control trials, to highlight women’s persistent problems and demonstrate solutions for scale. Across all verticals, Myna uses the MHealth application and its features to reduce the digital divide, provide access to information, and connect women.

Myna Mahila is an internationally renowned, award-winning, and technology-driven NGO and its work has been supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Stanford University, Queen's Commonwealth Trust, Microsoft, ONGC, Reliance Foundation, Stanford University, and MIT Solve, among others. Together, we seek to shift mindsets that are holding women back, fostering an environment where women are inspired to speak up like the chatty “Myna” birds.

You can read more about the company at https://mynamahila.com/

About the Role:

As a Research Manager specializing in Project Monitoring and Implementation, you will be responsible for leading the research team in the design, execution, and analysis of impact evaluations for various programs in partnership with Myna Mahila Foundation. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, you will ensure the highest standards in research methodology, data collection, and analysis while maintaining timelines and fostering effective communication among team members and stakeholders. This role demands a strategic vision, advanced analytical skills, and leadership capabilities to drive the success of the foundation's research initiatives.

Project Description:

This project is part of a Stanford University-led academic research project. The projects aim to study women’s agency, LLM-bots, women’s health, and employment, specially focusing on women from urban slum communities. The project involves field surveys, research implementation, and partnership management with NGO, academic, and government collaborators.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary research team to ensure the successful execution of research projects.

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to meet project goals.

• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, providing mentorship and support to team members.

2. Research Design and Methodology:

• Develop and refine research designs, methodologies, and data collection instruments to ensure rigorous and reliable results.

• Coordinate and oversee field surveys, ensuring data integrity and ethical standards are maintained.

• Utilize advanced statistical and analytical tools to analyze data and generate insights.

3. Project Monitoring and Implementation:

• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure adherence to project protocols, timelines, and budgets.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals and ensure effective implementation.

• Manage timelines and ensure deliverables are of high quality, meeting the standards and expectations of all stakeholders.

4. Data Management and Analysis:

• Lead the development and management of data systems for efficient data collection, storage, and analysis.

• Conduct comprehensive data analyses and interpret findings to inform program strategies and policy recommendations.

• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and publications to disseminate research findings.

• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in data handling and reporting, producing regular internal reports to present to the team and facilitate problem-solving.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, including academic partners, NGOs, government agencies, and donors.

• Present research findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, and academic communities.

• Represent Myna Mahila Foundation at conferences, workshops, and other relevant forums.

• Write materials for grant reports and applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and expectations.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all project activities, methodologies, and findings.

• Prepare and submit high-quality reports to donors, partners, and stakeholders as required.

• Write materials for grant reports and applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and expectations.

7. Collaboration with Government and Partners:

• Work closely with government officials and other partners to ensure smooth project implementation and alignment with broader health and policy initiatives.

• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders to support project goals and sustainability.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Public Health, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research management, with a focus on impact evaluation and field research.

• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) and data management tools.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent project management abilities, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with urban slum communities and an understanding of their unique challenges.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including academic, NGO, and government partners.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Myna Mahila Foundation.

Additional Requirements:

• Based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai City area

• Willingness to work in-person in the field

• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities and field conditions.

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