Make an Impact: Join Mobile Creches as a Research Associate in Delhi

Are you passionate about using research to drive meaningful change? Do you have a strong background in sociology, economics, or development studies? If so, this is your opportunity to join Mobile Creches (MC), a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood care and development (ECCD) for marginalized communities.

About Mobile Creches

Founded in 1969, Mobile Creches has been a leading force in providing vital childcare and health services to over 15,000 children annually in the National Capital Region. MC's comprehensive approach includes providing on-site crèches for children of migrant workers, establishing community-based daycare centers, and working with parents and government partners to amplify the ECCD agenda.

Recognized as the National Creche Agency by the government, Mobile Creches is at the forefront of policy influence and research, with a mission to accelerate and scale up ECCD services across India. To learn more about their impactful work, visit their website at www.mobilecreches.org.

The Opportunity: Assistant Manager (Research Associate)

Mobile Creches is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager (Research Associate) to join its Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) department in Delhi. This role is perfect for a professional with a Master's degree and 2-3 years of experience in research, ready to contribute to an organization that puts children at the heart of its mission.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

As a Research Associate, you will be a crucial part of the MEAL team, responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and secondary research.

• Developing research tools for both quantitative and qualitative data collection, including surveys and interview guides.

• Assisting in data management, cleaning, and preliminary analysis.

• Supporting the design of new research methodologies.

• Contributing to research reports, publications, and presentations that share findings and insights with the broader community.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or Development Studies. You should have hands-on experience in data collection and analysis techniques. Familiarity with statistical software like SPSS, Stata, or NVivo is a significant plus. A solid understanding of Early Childhood Development (ECD) theories and frameworks is highly desirable.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and has a passion for creating a lasting social impact. If you have strong analytical and organizational skills and a desire to contribute to capacity building in a development context, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and your last drawn CTC to hradmin@mobilecreches.org by September 20, 2025.

Join Mobile Creches and help shape a brighter future for thousands of children.

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