Job Description: Research Associate, Survey Unit, ASER Centre, New Delhi
Job Description: Research Associate, Survey Unit, ASER Centre, New Delhi
Job Description: Research Associate, Survey Unit, ASER Centre, New Delhi
Organisation overview:
ASER Centre generates evidence for action. It focuses on outcomes and processes in education and
other social sectors. It builds the capacity of individuals and institutions to measure at scale,
understand, communicate and act upon the findings of assessments and research, with the
objective of improving the quality of social sector programs. It aims to create a culture where
rigorous measurement of outcomes is integral to action, thus bridging the gap between theory and
practice, assumption and reality.
Position overview:
One of ASER Centre's main activities is the design and implementation of the Annual Status of
Education Report (ASER) survey. Facilitated by Pratham since 2005, ASER is the largest household
survey of children’s schooling and learning in India. Each year the survey is designed and
implemented by the Survey Unit. The unit comprises 6-8 research associates based out of
Delhi and 2-4 field associates in each state. Each research associate is allocated 3-5 states.
He/she is responsible for managing all survey related activities such as material design,
piloting, planning, training, implementation, quality control, data collection, data entry,
dissemination, etc., in close coordination with field associates in allocated states and peer
research associates in Delhi.
Key responsibilities:
Ongoing:
• Be a proactive participant in group work with peer research associates based in Delhi
• Be a robust link between state and central teams for managing and coordinating the survey
• Communicate and coordinate with field associates for allocated states
Before the survey:
• Design, field pilot, and translate survey and assessment materials and processes
• Conduct secondary research required to finalise the above
• Design, conduct, and manage trainings for field associates
During the survey:
• Support field associates in recruitment of partners and survey manpower in districts/states
• Travel extensively to conduct trainings and participate in survey field work in districts/states
• Coordinate and track survey roll-out for allocated states
• Ensure implementation of all quality control processes
• Work with field associates in various capacities for any other survey task
After the survey:
• Compile and analyse data for the report
• Prepare report content
• Proofread text and data for final publication of the report
• Ideate data dissemination strategies, prepare material, and participate in events
Support functions:
• Support states other than those allocated for any task (including field travel) on need basis
• Participate in any other research, assessment, survey project of ASER Centre on need basis
• Coordinate and manage participation of field associates in the above and in other programs
Application process:
To apply, please write the job title ‘Research Associate – Survey Unit’ in the subject line and email the
following documents to recruitmentsasercentre@gmail.com:
• Latest CV
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) describing how you make a good fit for this role in up to 800 words.
Please give specific examples that align with the job requirements.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for three
subsequent rounds: telephonic/skype interview, written assignments, and final interview.