Female Field Investigators

Urgent Call for Female Field Investigators: Join a Landmark Study on Mothers and Adolescents Across India

The International Institute Of Migration And Development (IIMAD) is seeking highly motivated and qualified Female Field Investigators to join a critical national research initiative. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark study focused on the lives, health, and mental well-being of mothers and adolescents across diverse states in India.

If you possess a passion for social research, a strong background in social sciences, and are fluent in a local language, your expertise is needed now.

About the Project: A Nationally Representative Study

This large-scale research project, focusing on Social, Gender, Education, Youth, and Child sectors, aims to gather essential data that will inform policy and development programs nationwide. As a Field Investigator, you will be at the forefront of this effort, collecting primary data that will shape the future understanding of these critical demographics.

The Field Investigator Role

IIMAD is recruiting for fieldwork across ten key states: Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya (Garo Hills), Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.

Successful candidates will work in a collaborative, two-person team. Your core responsibilities include:

• Collaborative Data Collection: Working in partnership with another investigator to complete surveys in a specified locality.

• Survey Execution: One investigator will interview the mother, and the other will concurrently interview the adolescent in the same household.

• Target Completion: Successfully completing surveys in 25 households per assigned locality.

Who Should Apply? Essential Qualifications

This role is ideal for dedicated individuals with a demonstrable interest in crucial societal topics.

Required Qualifications:

• A Post-Graduate degree in social sciences or a related field (or equivalent, relevant fieldwork experience).

• Fluent proficiency in the relevant local language of the fieldwork location is mandatory.

• A keen interest and knowledge in areas such as adolescents, gender, violence, or mental health.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in field data collection and conducting household surveys is a strong advantage.

Time Commitment and Compensation Details

Fieldwork for this critical data collection is scheduled to be completed during the months of October and November.

• Duration: Fieldwork in each assigned locality will typically require 3–7 full working days.

• Flexibility: Exact dates will be scheduled with flexibility, taking into account the availability of investigators and local feasibility.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• Remuneration: ₹5,000 upon the successful completion of the target 25 households.

• Additional Allowance: An extra daily allowance is provided:

  • A travel allowance of ₹200 per day OR

  • An accommodation allowance of ₹500 per night (if the field location is more than 30 km from your residence).

Apply Now! Deadline and Contact Information

Applications for this high-impact social research job in India are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

• Application Deadline: 24 October 2025

• Direct Application Link: https://forms.gle/x2RWoJnchrNjLVuF9

• For Specific Localities: Details on the exact localities in each state can be found on IIMAD's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iimad/posts/

• Job Email ID: recruitmentiimad(at)gmail.com

Don't miss this chance to leverage your social science expertise and fieldwork experience to make a lasting impact on national development research with the IIMAD. Apply by October 24, 2025, to secure your role.

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