CAREERS AT OUTLINE INDIA

Job Description

The Project Manager 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

● 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

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

● Managing and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis

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

● Data cleaning

● Assist in writing reports.

At Outline India, the Project Manager 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 Project Manager 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.

Qualifications

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

● Expertise in both 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

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

The Junior Researcher will assist Project Leads/ Managers in overall project implementation. Junior Researcher at Outline India perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

1. Conversant in English and Hindi preferably someone who knows any of the following languages-Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil

2. Assisting in the translation of tools and training materials from English to Hindi and vice-versa.

3. Assisting in designing proposals and research studies using different methods

4. Drafting tools ( Survey guides and Questionnaires) for studies and translating the same into Hindi and English.

5. Helping team members in evaluating data through transcriptions, field notes, and IDIs

6. Overseeing daily data collection and fieldwork and liaising with external parties if needed.

7. Assist in writing reports (and proofreading) and proposals.

Opportunity: 2-3 months contract initially with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

1. Freshers are welcome.

2. Master's degree from a reputed institute.

3. Strong written skills in English and Hindi.

4. Understanding of different methods to conduct data collection.

5. Strong time management skills- take responsibility for timely completion of projects and handling deliverables.

6. Receptive to working on projects in Hindi-speaking belts of India.

7. Candidates should be based in Delhi or Gurgaon.

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

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 Social Media Executive/Manager will engage in expanding Outline India’s Communications vertical’s reach. We are looking for someone who is interested in working with a growing social enterprise.
The principal duties of a Social Media Executive/Manager will include: 

• Monitoring latest trends in social media platforms and develop a compatible outreach strategy.

• Handling social media posts and create attention seeking content for our social media platforms.

• Oversee social media design and packaging approach.

• Drafting media articles, research pieces, and blog posts.

• Coordinating with the Business Development team for developing outreach material.

• Attending conferences, meetings, events, and expanding our network.

• Assisting the team in writing concept notes and project proposals.

• Reply to the responses/messages we receive on our social media platforms. Increase engagement- responses and views of our posts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in media relations, journalism, communications, or social sciences.

• Experience of 2 years in this field.

• Experience in content development, ability to develop innovative and creative social media managing strategies.

• Experience in social media management.

• Knowledge of and experience in handling web-based management systems; editing software such as Canva, Pitch, Figma.

• Proficiency in presenting, writing, and editing.

• Ability to work flexibly and on tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Excellent communications skills.

• Comfortable using all social media platforms.

Salary

Based on experience

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Location

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

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates with prior development sector and research experience will be preferred.
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. Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon?

6. Total years of professional full-time experience:

Job Description

The 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 2-4 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

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: