Research Associate
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Project: Capacity Building of Service Providers, Caregivers & Child Protection Functionaries for Integrating MHPSS in Child Protection Systems in India
About the project: This project will focus on adapting modules on psychosocial interventions for vulnerable children, adolescents and caregivers and train, mentor & supervise master trainers to deliver the adapted modules in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
Role and responsibilities
- Support the team with desk research
- Support the team with developing training and outreach materials on integrating mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in child protection systems in India based on existing evidence and stakeholder consultations
- Support the project team with project implementation
- Support monitoring and evaluation with ongoing data related tasks (qualitative and quantitative)
- Support in documentation and dissemination of project activities.
Qualifications & Skills
ESSENTIAL
- Master’s degree in psychology, mental health or social work.
- 1-2 years of experience in child protection systems, mental health and psychosocial support for children and adolescents, and/or working with caregivers.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods .
- Strong documentation and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.
- Can communicate effectively in English and Hindi or Marathi (verbal and written).
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Willingness to travel within Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh based on the project requirements.
Desirable
- Understands the culture and context of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
- Previous experience of working with large teams, conducting monitoring and evaluation.
