Overview:

The Muktangan research department requires a passionate researcher who encompasses domains that the organization’s core programme is embedded in, i.e., teacher education and learner-centred holistic education for students. What started in 2003, as a community education model within a network of 7 municipal schools in Mumbai, is now aspiring to transform (through partnerships) mainstream schools across the country. The teacher education team currently compromises of more than 500+ practitioners, many of them being members of the community who have grown with the organization. Nationally recognized for its classroom innovations, Muktangan continues to offer all its employees a culture of empowerment and continuous learning. For more details view the Muktangan documentary film on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYp5-wA08HE.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out quantitative data analysis of existing secondary data sets and primary quantitative data, using relevant research software or excel or webtools
• Conducting qualitative analysis of data conducted through interviews, focus groups, workshops, or other methods
• Carrying out desktop research, using a range of methods and sources of data, related to education, education policy, and social innovation practice globally.
• Working closely with other team members as part of a team, with other department and with external stakeholders to manage relationships and deliver work.
• Independently plan, design, and implement and disseminate high quality, complex and varied research outputs / evaluations for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary.
• Making sure our work is participatory, including working with peer researchers and valuing the importance of communicating with different audiences.
• Taking responsibility for data and project databases and administration as it relates to delivering work.
• Delivery of work strands relating to our research. This will include taking personal responsibility for key elements of work as well as supporting others in the team.
• Any other duties as required by the manager in line or organisation or other departments including need-based capacity building of staff.
• Writing proposals, reports, blogs and delivering presentations when required.
• Manage volunteers and interns of the department and assign appropriate duties.
• Following a strict code of ethics and always protecting any confidential information.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively to achieve department goals and function in a fast-paced environment with a mature approach.

• Strong statistical and mathematical aptitude.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Proven experience in a research field.

• Sound understanding of research methodologies.

• Proficient in Information, Communication, Technology (ICT)

• Attention to detail and exceptional written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

Requirement is full time Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 1.30 pm.

Job Types: Full-time, Commission

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes, we are following all Covid-19 safety norms and guidelines.

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Making lesson Plans: 1 year (Preferred)
• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No