Research Associate

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate project implementation
• Support in design and execute research-based activities, including data collection, data management, and analysis
• Train and supervise researchers engaged in field-based activities
• Draft training materials and provide support for project events
• Contribute to research outputs and documentation
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating project indicators

Essential

• A master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, or allied disciplines
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in research within the fields of mental health, public health, and related areas
• Willingness to be based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Proficiency in English and Hindi (verbal and written)
• Research proficiency for qualitative and quantitative techniques
• Prior experience in academic writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and team management skills
• High level of competence in MS Office applications

Desirable

• Proficiency in Gujarati
• Prior experience in working with government systems
• Experience in training and/or supervising lay and/or professional counsellors in the delivery of mental health interventions

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview two weeks after applications close. Incomplete applications will not be considered.