Research and Documentation Officer - Jagran Pehel (Apply by: July 12, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Research and Documentation Officer

Jagran Pehel, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

1. POSITION VACANT: Research and Documentation Officer (RDO), Jagran Pehel, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

2. BACKGROUND:

Jagran Pehel a division of Sri Puranchandra Gupta Smarak Trust and an initiative of Jagran Prakashan Limited*, is actively involved in awareness generation targeted at behavioral change and advocacy on social issues, through the innovative use of mass and mid media approaches and stimulating interpersonal communication.

* Jagran Pehel has an independent board and is both managerially and financially independent of Jagran Prakashan Limited

Jagran Pehel works on a range of development issues spanning WASH, population, CSR, sustainable development, education, gender equality and poverty alleviation

Please visit http://www.jagranpehel.com/ to learn more about Jagran Pehel.  

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Chairperson, the Research and Documentation Officer (RDO) shall be ensuring that knowledge and evidence from the project are effectively gathered, documented and disseminated.

Key Job Responsibilities:

(1) Prepare research articles, project reports, activity reports, presentations and visibility documents;
(2) Regularly update project achievements, document lesson learned and develop success stories;
(3) Analyze, synthesize, compile, document and disseminate findings in a form which is publishable, easily understood and suitable for widespread circulation;
(4) Develop effective power point presentations, pamphlets and briefs about Jagran Pehel, as requested;
(5) Help formulate and implement research studies on thematic issues, relating to different programme;
(6) Support the establishment and nurturing of various knowledge sharing platforms and tools, including workshops, one-on-one interactions and case studies;
(7) Develop and deploy innovative methods of knowledge sharing, both across the organization and externally;
(8) Identify and contribute to external communication opportunities, which may include making presentations at conferences, participating in networks and representing the organization at various fora and meetings;
(9) Provide editorial support for ensuring high quality of project documents/deliverables in alignment withJagran Pehel’s branding requirements;
(10) Review, edit and finalize documents.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualification:
 Applicant must possess a Masters in Social Science, Social Work, Rural Development Sustainable Development, Public Health, Development Studies, International Relations or equivalent.

Experience:
(1) Minimum of five years experience in the development sector, with at least four years in knowledge management;
(2) Prior exposure to strategizing social interventions, organization building, human resource development and financial management, is desirable.

Skills:
(1) Good English writing, communication and documentation skills;
(2) Understanding and knowledge of CSR;
(3) Understanding of social sector/ social issues;
(4) Proficiency in analysis and report writing;
(5) Strong interpersonal skills, with customer focus and responsiveness;
(6) Proficiency in using computers, including standard MS Office applications and other statistical packages.     

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation for the position shall be attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

7. REFERENCE: RDO-JP

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
Email: rdo-jp@sams.co.in

9. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested apply to rdo-jp@sams.co.in with a cover letter, discussing their interest in and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, current cost to organization and expected compensation, by or before July 12, 2015. For further details please visit www.sams.co.in.