1. Organisational work and team management:

• Lead innovation and design of new research projects for SEWA Cooperative Federation and for enterprises, across sectors.
• Develop notes, reports, papers linked to research and advocacy at various levels - local, national and international
• Identify and design market-oriented research for women’s enterprises.
• Fundraise for the research team, and the Federation, by networking with various stakeholders, developing proposals, implementing and monitoring work.
• Team management: work closely and monitor the tasks for all RA’s that work in the Federation
• Capacity-building for team through close on-the-job training
• Internal collaboration with different teams within the Federation, to fulfill any research-related requirements

2. Project Management:

• Coordinate within SEWA Cooperative Federation to collaborate with different teams and ensure the timely execution including monitoring and reporting.
• Manage existing and new research projects.

3. Knowledge Management:

• Create and maintain a knowledge bank for the organisation, through archiving and MEL work, focussing on key thematic areas as identified by the Federation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Gujarati speaking and reading skills would be a plus.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in standard MS Office applications and MS Powerpoint and/or Canva
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Proposal writing for the social and development sector fundraising activities
• Networking skills to bring in external stakeholders into the organisation’s work
• Expertise in either quantitative and qualitative research knowledge or experience.
   

Personal Attributes:

•  A self-starter with high energy, wishing to explore potential areas of organisational growth
•  Ability to multi-task and take responsibility for the timely completion of activities
•  Team player