Current Openings
Organization : Development Solutions Inc.
Position Title : Senior Research Associate (2 positions)
Location : New Delhi with travel to project locations
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on performance of the incumbent or need of the project)
The Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about
us here: www.devsolutions.org
Job responsibilities:
Work with project leadership/management to steer research projects or critical workstreams within these. Indicative responsibilities include:
- Managing mixed-method research projects end-to-end from project planning to report writing. Key stages include evaluation design, developing questionnaires, scripting and coding survey tools, conducting secondary research, conducting sampling, overseeing
data collection, steering analysis and report writing - Interfacing with clients, partners and support team members where required
- Overseeing day-today implementation of research projects, including coordination withfield team members
- Supporting business development efforts and other organization development initiatives where required
Education qualification and skills.:
- Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. A degree in statistics/ economics/ econometrics/ demography/ survey methodologies would be desired.
- 2-4 years of experience in research, consulting or evaluation
- Understanding of statistics and statistics packages such as STATA/ R is preferred
- Experience in the social impact space is preferred
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Desired skills and attributes:
1. Ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
2. Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
3. Team player
4. Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
2. Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
3. Team player
4. Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
Remuneration: Based on skills, experience, qualifications, and fit.
Interested candidates may send their CV to hr@devsolutions.org Please mention “Senior Research Associate – New Delhi” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview
Please submit the writing sample of any publication, blog, article, or report that you have written by yourself, or have taken the lead in writing.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Organization : Development Solutions Inc.
Position Title : Research Associate (2 positions)
Location : New Delhi with travel to project locations
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on performance of the incumbent or need of the project)
The Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about
us here: www.devsolutions.org
Job responsibilities:
Work with project leadership/management to steer research projects or critical workstreams within these. Indicative responsibilities include::
- Contributing to mixed-method research projects end-to-end from project planning to report writing. Key stages include evaluation design, developing questionnaires, scripting and coding survey tools, conducting secondary research, conducting sampling, overseeing data collection, steering analysis and report writing.
- Interfacing with clients, partners and support team members where required.
- Supporting business development efforts and other organization development initiatives where required
Education qualification and skills.:
- Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. A degree in statistics/ economics/ econometrics/ demography/ survey methodologies would be desired.
- 1-2 years of experience in research, consulting or evaluation.
- Understanding of statistics and statistics packages such as STATA/ R is preferred
- Experience in the social impact space is preferred
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Desired skills and attributes:
1. Ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
2. Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
3. Team player
4. Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
2. Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
3. Team player
4. Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
Remuneration: Based on skills, experience, qualifications, and fit.
Interested candidates may send their CV to hr@devsolutions.org Please mention “Senior Research Associate – New Delhi” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview
Please submit the writing sample of any publication, blog, article, or report that you have written by yourself, or have taken the lead in writing.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Organization : Development Solutions Inc.
Position Title : Senior Research Associate (2 positions)
Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan with travel to project locations
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on the performance of the incumbent)
The Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about us here:
Job responsibilities
Work with project leadership/management to steer research projects or critical workstreams within these. Indicative responsibilities include:
- Managing mixed-method research projects end-to-end from project planning to report writing. Key stages include evaluation design, developing questionnaires, scripting and coding survey tools, conducting secondary research, conducting sampling, overseeing data collection, steering analysis and report writing
- Interfacing with clients, partners and support team members where required
- Overseeing day-today implementation of research projects, including coordination with field team members
- Supporting business development efforts and other organization development initiatives where required
Education qualification and skills.
- Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. A degree in statistics/ economics/ econometrics/ demography/ survey methodologies would be desired.
- 2-4 years of experience in research, consulting or evaluation
- Understanding of statistics and statistics packages such as STATA/ R is preferred
- Experience in the social impact space is preferred
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Desirable attributes
- Ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
- Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
- Team player
- Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
Remuneration: Based on skills, experience, qualifications, and fit.
Interested candidates may send their CV to hr@devsolutions.org Please mention “Senior Research Associate – Jaipur” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview
Please submit the writing sample of any publication, blog, article, or report that you have written by yourself, or have taken the lead in writing.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Organization : Development Solutions Inc.
Position Title : Research Associate (2 positions)
Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan with travel to project locations
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on the performance of the incumbent)
The Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi.
Job responsibilities
Work with project leadership/management to steer research projects or critical workstreams within these. Indicative responsibilities include:
- Contributing to mixed-method research projects end-to-end from project planning to report writing. Key stages include evaluation design, developing questionnaires, scripting and coding survey tools, conducting secondary research, conducting sampling, overseeing data collection, steering analysis and report writing
- Interfacing with partners, clients, and supporting team members where required
- Supporting business development efforts and other organization development initiatives where required
Education qualification and skills.
- Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. A degree in statistics/ economics/ econometrics/ demography/ survey methodologies would be desired.
- 1-2 years of experience in research, consulting or evaluation
- Understanding of statistics and statistics packages such as STATA/ R is preferred
- Experience in the social impact space is preferred
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
Desirable attributes
- Ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
- Receptiveness to feedback and hunger to learn
- Team player
- Excellent planning, organization, time management and relationship management skills
Remuneration: Based on skills, experience, qualifications, and fit.
Interested candidates may send their CV to office@devsolutions.org Please mention “Research Associate – Jaipur” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview
Please submit the writing sample of any publication, blog, article, or report that you have written by yourself, or have taken the lead in writing.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Position Title : Associate – Business Development
Location : New Delhi, with limited travel
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on performance of the
incumbent or need of the project)
Brief of the Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about us here: www.devsolutions.org
Role overview:
The business development associate will help us think through our growth plan and support outreach to prospective clients. The role would involve desk research, ideation, quick execution and offers ample scope to be entrepreneurial. It also offers an opportunity to get a bird’s eye view into the strategy of a young, growing consulting firm in the research, monitoring and evaluation space.
Job responsibilities:
- Work with the leadership group to identify emerging opportunities
- Conduct desk research and support development of concept notes and proposals
- Undertake and coordinate the routine business search for the organization – RFP search through identified platforms.
- Coordinate the process of proposal development and submission of proposals.
- Support with the development of proposals, concept notes, and organizational profiles to share with clients.
- Undertake regular market scanning to identify potential clients and collaborators.
- Establish linkages with organizations with whom Development Solutions can partner and explore business opportunities.
- Provide any other support for business development, communication, and branding activities, as may be required.
- Support organization development initiatives
Qualifications:
- Graduate from a recognized institution (Degree in any of the social sciences will be preferred)
- 0-3 years of experience (Freshers with internship experiences will be preferred)
- Some exposure to the social impact space would be preferred
Desired skills and attributes:
- Strong interest in the social impact space
- Enthusiasm, proactiveness, entrepreneurial mindset
- Critical thinking and curiosity
- Excellent secondary research skills
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Efficiency in execution and commitment to improvement
- Willingness to work with timelines
- Work effectively with teams
- Willingness to travel, if required
Remuneration: depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and role fit of the candidate.
Interested candidates may send their CVs to
along with a 1 page note on the theme: “An idea (or organization) DS should work on (or with) next”
Please mention “Associate-Business Development-New Delhi” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Position Title : Communications Associate
Location : New Delhi
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on the performance of the incumbent)
Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about us here:
Role:
As we look to expand our offerings, clientele, and impact, we seek to onboard a young, energetic Communications Associate. We will look to the associate to help us tell our story and communicate impact effectively. The associate will work closely with the Manager – Strategic Communications.
Responsibilities:
- Create and edit content for our website, social media channels, blogs, and mailers
- Co-design and implement our communications strategy across platforms, in line with the organization’s strategy and values
- Work with project teams to develop stories, case studies, project briefs, and other collateral
- Conduct research and build out ideas for new avenues of communication
- Assist in developing materials and presentations for external meetings / conferences / webinars
- Support in business development and other organizational development initiatives
- Undertake related tasks, as required for the organization
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree
- 0-2 years of experience in social media / journalism / media relations and/or public relations
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Familiarity with and interest in social media platforms and social media tools
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to work with timelines
- Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to execute independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with the development/ social research/ social impact sector is desirable
- Working knowledge of design platforms such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop is desirable
Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, skills, and experience of the candidate.
Interested candidates are requested to share a detailed CV on
along with an outline for a 1-page Development Solutions Newsletter.
Position Title : Knowledge Management Associate
Location : New Delhi
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on the performance of the incumbent)
Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation, and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about us here:
Role:
The candidate would play a pivotal role in documentation, organization and dissemination of knowledge within the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Development of Knowledge Management (KM) strategy for the organization and projects
- Management of repository of organization knowledge
- Documentation of projects, processes, impact learnings
- Contribution to knowledge products
- Liaison with colleagues from other teams such as project delivery, communications, business development and operations
- Conduct research and build out ideas for new avenues of knowledge management
- Assist in developing materials and presentations for external meetings/conferences/webinars
- Undertake related tasks, as required for the organization
Qualifications and Experience:
- Post Graduate degree and professional experience in any of the following:
- rural development, policy issues, communications, journalism, sociology, languages
- At least 1-3 years of professional experience in any aspect of KM
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated experience in knowledge management and production of technical documents and materials, including policy briefs
- Attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to execute independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with the development/ social research/ social impact sector is desirable
- Working knowledge of design platforms such as Canva, In Design, Photoshop is desirable
Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, skills, and experience of the candidate.
Interested candidates are requested to share a detailed CV on .
Please mention “Knowledge Management – Associate – New Delhi” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
Position Title : Management Associate / Senior Associate
Location : New Delhi
Duration of Position : One year initially (extendable based on performance)
Organization:
Development Solutions is a research, evaluation, and strategy consulting firm committed to social impact. Our clients include philanthropies, international NGOs, Government departments, UN agencies, and companies. The organization is based in New Delhi. You can read more about us here: www.devsolutions.org
Role:
Development Solutions is in an exciting phase in our journey. We are expanding our offerings, deepening our impact, and growing our team. Our management team consists of the firm’s partners and CEO. We are looking for a smart associate / senior associate to work with the management in a cross-functional capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of a growing social impact consulting firm. The successful candidate would report to the CEO.
Responsibilities:
- Support the management team in conducting research/analysis and developing notes/presentations
- Identify opportunities for improvement and manage select strategic initiatives
- Thought partner with the management team on organizational effectiveness
- Represent the management team in internal and external meetings, where required
- Contribute to business development efforts
- Facilitate optimization of leadership time and manage the flow of information within the firm
- Undertake other related tasks as required
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors / Masters degree in any discipline
- 1-4 years of professional experience. Experience in Chief of Staff / Executive Assistant / Business Analyst roles is desirable
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Structured problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity
- Process orientation and attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity
- Reliability in handling sensitive information
- Familiarity with the social impact sector / consulting is desirable
Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, skills, and experience of the candidate.
Interested candidates are requested to share a CV on hr@devsolutions.org
Please mention “Management Associate – New Delhi” in the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21st March 2023
We are always looking for like-minded individuals to work with us!
Write to us with your CV at hr@devsolutions.org & we will come back to you if anything relevant comes up!
Prefer a shorter engagement?
We are looking to onboard interns to support us with our ongoing projects, communications, MEL teams.
Again, share your CV at
hr@devsolutions.org
along with a note detailing your experience & areas of interest
Contact
17/109, Lower Ground Floor, Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi – 110024