Research & Documentation Officer
Yeh Ek Soch Foundation seeks a Research & Documentation Officer in Lucknow. This role involves leading research, documenting project impact, creating communications, and supporting data management. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years' experience, strong English and Hindi writing skills, and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Apply by July 25, 2025.
7/17/20252 min read
Opportunity Knocks: Research & Documentation Officer at Yeh Ek Soch Foundation, Lucknow
Are you a dynamic professional with a flair for research, documentation, and impactful storytelling? Yeh Ek Soch Foundation is actively seeking a Research & Documentation Officer to join their dedicated team in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This pivotal role offers a chance to contribute significantly to social development initiatives. The application window closes on July 25, 2025, so seize this opportunity!
Your Mission: Key Responsibilities
As the Research & Documentation Officer, you'll be at the forefront of capturing and communicating the foundation's vital work. Your responsibilities will include:
Driving Research Initiatives: Lead and support both qualitative and quantitative research, including FGDs, project evaluations, and stakeholder feedback collection, to accurately assess project impact and extract valuable learnings.
Curating Success Narratives: Systematically document project learnings, develop compelling case studies, and craft inspiring success stories.
Enhancing Communication: Play a key role in developing comprehensive reports, engaging presentations, and critical donor communications.
Building Knowledge Hubs: Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all documentation, visuals, and learning materials, fostering internal knowledge sharing and external visibility.
Boosting Outreach: Support the creation of high-impact communication products, such as audio-visual films, video commentaries, and engaging social media campaigns.
Data Integrity & Skill Building: Collaborate with the MIS Officer to validate data, construct a robust photo-data repository, and enhance staff capabilities in writing, documentation, and reporting.
On-Ground Monitoring Support: Assist donors with field visits and provide necessary on-ground monitoring and evaluation support.
Who We're Looking For: Ideal Candidate Profile
Yeh Ek Soch Foundation is searching for an individual who combines academic rigor with practical experience:
Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Journalism, Communications, or a related field is highly preferred.
Professional Experience: Possess 2–3 years of relevant experience in research, documentation, reporting, or communication, ideally within the education or broader development sector.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities in both English and Hindi, with a proven track record in documenting success stories, case studies, and progress reports.
Digital Proficiency: Competency in MS Office, Google Suite, and digital tools for data management, reporting, and content creation (e.g., Canva, basic video editing software) is essential.
Qualitative Research Expertise: Experience in conducting and documenting FGDs, interviews, and various qualitative research activities.
Organizational Acumen: Strong ability to coordinate with field teams and stakeholders, manage significant volumes of documentation, and meet strict deadlines.
Social Media Engagement: Familiarity with major social media platforms (Twitter, YouTube, etc.) and a proactive approach to enhancing project visibility.
Flexibility to Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional travel for field visits and data collection.
Essential Equipment: Ownership of a personal laptop is mandatory for this position.
Relevant Sectors for This Opportunity
This role is perfectly suited for professionals engaged with or interested in:
Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child Development
Application Process
Ready to contribute to meaningful change? Submit your application to yeheksoch.recruitment(at)gmail.com by the deadline of July 25, 2025. We look forward to reviewing your application!