CAREERS AT OUTLINE INDIA

Job Description

The Sr. Project Coordinator will plan, design, conduct and manage research projects and ensure high-quality deliverables. He / She will work on a variety of methods to collect, analyze and organize information and data. We are looking for someone who is interested in working with a young and growing social enterprise and is keen on contributing to its growth within the development/social sector space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposal writing 

• Must know:

  Field related responsibilities: Field coordination Preparation of Field budget Preparation of Field SoW (Scope of Work) Preparation of Field report Preparation of Field contract

• Using appropriate and creative methodologies to design and manage research projects, which involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods 

• Planning, budgeting and allocating resources  for an entire project

• Designing questionnaires and guides

• Analysing evaluating and interpreting data, while making sure that key issues are identified

• Mentoring and guiding researchers in research projects and ensure timely delivery and quality of all deliverables

• Handling/leading client meetings, presentations

• Supervising and assisting the research team in developing training material for the field team

• Travel to the field for the purpose of training and monitoring fieldwork 

• Managing and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis

• Overseeing daily data collection activities and ensure adherence to data quality protocols

• Data cleaning

• Assist in writing reports.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D, MPhil, or Masters degree from a reputed institution 

• Expertise in field coordination, quantitative and qualitative research;

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Strong Microsoft Excel, and presentation skills.;

• Demonstrate knowledge of the development sector in India;

• Have and help build a network to loop in experts, advisors, other consultants;

• Strong management skills, ability to multi task and take responsibility for the timely completion of projects;

• Innovative and receptive to working on new ideas and proposals

At Outline India, the Sr. Project Coordinator may find himself or herself building proposals, liaising with clients, interacting and brainstorming with our in-house researchers, devising methodologies, working on pertinent research projects of interest and expertise, interviewing candidates, or evaluating tests among many other activities. 

An association with Outline India gives the Sr. Project Coordinator an opportunity to represent Outline India at various start-up and academic forums, serve as a panel participant at conferences, author research pieces or articles for academic journals or newspapers and visit rural or remote locations across India for field work and interaction with the locals. 

Note: This is a high-level position requiring an experienced candidate in the development sector. Fresh graduates and candidates with 0-3 years exposure will not be suitable.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

 10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok I, Gurugram. 

HOW  TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included:

1. Current CTC:

2. Current Address:

3. Permanent Address:

4. Date by which you can join:

5. Willingness to relocate to Gurugram

6. Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

Outline India provides solutions for implementing high-quality, authentic field surveys across India. We have previously worked in 23 states for projects on WASH, education, health, gender, etc. By following a rigorous methodology with quality checks at each stage of the data collection process, the Project Coordinator is required to ensure accuracy and smooth completion of all data collection activities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fieldwork and field planning. 

• Project Coordination with field staff and research team about logistics, bill filings, and payments. 

• Checking and approving transcription/translation and coordinating with external vendors. 

• Draft research protocol documents and guidelines. 

• Drafting project invoices, EOIs, and proposals including formatting documents. 

• Assisting with data cleaning and analysis. 

• Work on field reports. 

• Conducting training for field enumerators and supervisors. 

• Guiding and supervising Field Associates and managing field teams across the country. 

• Writing blogs about projects and research.

Qualifications

• Essential: 

• Post-Graduate in Social Sciences or Graduate with extensive field experience. 

• Proficiency in Hindi. 

• Proficiency in English. 

• 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Desired: 

• Strong on-field experience in India.

• Knowledge of the Indian development sector. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 

• Proficiency in any regional Indian language. 

• Candidates with Masters in Social Work and fieldwork experience will be preferred.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok I, Gurugram. 

HOW  TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included: 

1. Current CTC:

2. Expected CTC:

3. Current Address:

4. Permanent Address:

5. Date by which you can join:

6. Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?

7. Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

We are looking for a Hindi Translator to interpret written and audio pieces in different languages, maintaining their original meaning, format and tone. Translator responsibilities include reading and thoroughly understanding the context of given material, using specialized dictionaries and translation tools and proofreading finished pieces of work. To be successful in this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and be fluent in at least two languages in addition to your native language. Ultimately, you will provide ready-to-use translated content that meets our internal needs and helps us reach a broader audience. We require someone interested in working with a young and growing social enterprise and keen on contributing to its growth within the development/social sector space.

OPPORTUNITY: Full-time; contract based. Freelancers are also welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Translate tools and training materials from English to Hindi and vice-versa

● Read given material and research industry-specific terminology

● Convert text and audio recordings from one language to one or more others

● Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone

● Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations

● Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check the quality of translation

● Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy

● Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs

● Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)

● Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices

Qualifications

● Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter or similar role

● Fluency in English and Hindi is a must. Good command of languages like Gujarati, Oriya, Tamil and Marathi is a plus point.

● Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors

● Good knowledge of content editing tools

● Familiarity with translation software

● Time-management skills

● BSc in Translation, Interpreting or similar field

● Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok I, Gurugram.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included:

1) Current CTC:

2) Current Address:

3) Permanent Address:

4) Date by which you can join:

5) Willingness to relocate to Gurugram

6) Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

Reporting and working closely with the team at Outline India, the quantitative researcher will be engaging primarily in enforcing quantitative methodologies and implementing survey tools on digital platforms, training field teams, and ensuring field surveys are planned and implemented in a structured manner.

Proposal

•      Secondary research and sampling for proposals.
•      Planning and budgeting for field surveys.
•      Prepare budget for the new contracts

Fieldwork planning and execution

•      Developing, coding, and deploying survey tools using CAPI programs like Survey CTO.
•      Review of survey tools received from clients and translation of the same.
•      Assist the research team in developing training material for the field team.
•     Travel to the field for the purpose of training and monitoring fieldwork (on hold during covid19).
•     Training field team on the usage of CAPI on tablets (virtual during covid19).
•      Coordination with the field team to ensure quality data checks.

 

Data checks and analysis

•      Management and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis.
•      Oversee daily data collection activities and ensure adherence to data quality protocols.
•      Data cleaning.
•      Quantitative analysis and visualization.
•      Assist in writing reports.

Qualifications

Essential:

•      Strong knowledge of quantitative methods of data collection and the ability to analyze data.
•      Experience in working with STATA is mandatory.
•       Familiarity with Quantitative software packages (e.g. STATA/SPSS/Python/ R).
•      Master's Degree in Economics or a related field.
•      Fluency in English and Hindi (knowledge of any other regional language will be valuable).
•      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 

Desired:

•      3+ years of experience in quantitative studies.
•      Experience in the development sector.
•      Candidates having prior fieldwork experience will be given preference.
•      Professional experience in M&E in project-based settings.
•      Experience in working with National/ International NGOs/ UN Bodies/Government/start-ups will be valued.
•      Demonstrated experience in using digital data collection platforms and in cleaning datasets.

 

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok I, Gurugram.

HOW  TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included:

1.       Current CTC
2.       Expected CTC:
3.       Current Address:
4.       Permanent Address:
5.       Date by which you can join:
6.       Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?
7.       Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

The Human Resource Associate will engage in expanding Outline India’s reach. We are looking for someone who has prior experience in human resource management and is interested in working with a growing social enterprise.

The principal duties of a Human Resource Recruiter will include:

• Developing and administering human resources plans and procedures that relate to company personnel. Recommending new policies, approaches, and procedures.
• Overseeing recruitment efforts for all personnel, which includes creating and revising job descriptions and placing job ads.
• Developing, analyzing, and updating the company’s salary budget. Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.).
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
• Conducting new employee orientations and employee relations counselling.
• Focusing on employee engagement workshops and setting up events and outings.
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.) and take minutes.
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, complaints and grievances, rules and regulations.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in human resource management or related fields.
• Ability to work flexibly and on tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent writing, communications and coordination skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable using all social media/job platforms.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok -1, Gurgaon

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included:

1. Current Location 
2. Permanent Location 
3. Required Notice Period
4. Current CTC
5. Expected CTC

Job Description

The Sr. Qualitative Researcher will closely work on research projects, developing study designs and survey instruments, conducting fieldwork, and writing reports. We are looking for someone who has experience in conducting interviews and focus group discussions and is willing to travel across the country for fieldwork. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing research proposals (working on the method and sampling, both quantitative and qualitative for monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment studies). 

• Secondary research for projects and proposals.

• Literature review, design, and pilot survey instruments and tools. Review of survey tools received from client and translation of the same.

• Assist the research team in developing training material for the field team.

• Developing budgets for research projects. 

• Field mapping, planning, training, and execution. 

• Traveling to the field to conduct training, fieldwork monitoring, interviews, focus group discussions, etc. as required. 

• Collaborate and contribute to the company's new research projects/ ideas. 

• Qualitative data analysis and report writing. 

• Attending conferences, talks, writing blogs, and papers. 

• Liaising with the Company’s current and potential clients.

• Provide logistical support to the team as and when required.

 

Qualifications

Essential:

• A Postgraduate/ M.Phil. Degree from a relevant discipline. 

• At least 4 years of professional/research work experience in relevant fields. 

• Prior fieldwork experience is necessary. 

• Familiarity with one or more Indian languages. 

• Experience with qualitative research including ethnographic methods, PRA techniques, reflexive analysis, and report writing, and other relevant methodologies. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

Desired:

• Professional experience in M&E in project-based settings.

• Some familiarity with quantitative research and mixed-method study design. 

• Knowledge of the development sector in India. 

• Strong management skills. 

• Ability to multi-task and take responsibility for the timely completion of activities. 

• Innovative and receptive to working on new ideas and proposals. 

• Strong Microsoft skills (Word and Excel). 

• Experience in working with National/ International NGOs/ UN Bodies/Government/start-ups will be valued.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok I, Gurugram. 

HOW  TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send in their CVs to [email protected] with the following included: 

1. Current CTC:

2. Expected CTC:

3. Current Address:

4. Permanent Address:

5. Date by which you can join:

6. Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?

7. Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

The Accounts Executive will be responsible for providing basic accounting & administrative services in order to ensure effective and efficient financial and administrative operations. We are looking for someone who has prior experience in office/project coordination, accounting, administrative management and is interested in working with a growing social enterprise.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of general office coordination and administration

• Coordinate with vendors, field staff and research team about logistics, filings

• Payroll management

• Create and raise client invoices

• Process and track payments and expenditures

• Keep track of the organization's monthly expenditure

• Keep track of all incoming payments, prepare invoices, maintain payment tracker

• Create Purchase Order

• Handle petty cash

• Handle all coordination with bank and CA

• Handle all bookings related to travel, accommodation etc.

• Coordinate & complete all the work assigned by the ops team & the Director

• Check, sort, and forward emails Process and track payments and expenditures

• Take up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules, etc.)

• Keep updated records and files

• Monitor office expenses and costs

Qualifications

• Graduate with good communication skills

• Should have knowledge of TDS and GST.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• At least 2-3 years of relevant administrative experience.

• Bachelors in Finance or related fields.

• Ability to work flexibly and on tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

• Good writing, communications, and coordination skills.

Salary

Based on experience and performance throughout the recruitment process

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Location

10 minutes from HUDA City Center Metro Station – Sushant Lok Gurugram

How to apply:

Send in your CVs to [email protected] with the “Accounts Executive” mentioned in the subject line.

Also, include the following details: 

1. Current CTC:

2. Current Address:

3. Permanent Address:

4. Date by which you can join:

5. Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?

6. Total years of professional full-time experience:

7. Do you know how to calculate PF, ESIC, and TDS?

8. Do you know how to prepare a salary sheet?

9. Will you be able to come to our office in Gurgaon and work?

 

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities:

● Answering, screening, and forwarding any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed.

● Coordinate & complete all the work assigned by the Director.

● Update appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments.

● Take up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules, etc.)

● Keep updated records and files.

● Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients

● Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners

● Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries

● Arrange corporate events to take place outside of the work place, for e.g. staff appreciation events

● Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents

● Uphold a strict level of confidentiality

● Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clients

Qualifications

● At least 3+ years of experience in the administrative department.

● Any graduate with good communication skills.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

● Ability to work flexibly and on tight deadlines.

● Good writing, communications, and coordination skills.

● Proficiency in collaboration and delegation of duties.

● Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.

● Exceptional interpersonal skills.

● Friendly and professional demeanour.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

Send in your CVs to [email protected] with the “Executive Assistant” mentioned in the subject line.

Also, include the following details:

1. Current CTC:

2. Current Address:

3. Permanent Address:

4. Date by which you can join:

5. Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?

6. Total years of professional full-time experience:

7. Do you know how to prepare a salary sheet?

8. Will you be able to come to our office in Gurgaon and work?