Field Associate-Research

Job Description

Project Name - Sustained Freedom Project

Job Title

Field Associate – Research/ORW

Location

North East and Central Delhi

Reports To

Program Manager

Background

The Sustained Freedom Project addresses critical socio-economic issues in North East and Central Delhi by promoting justice, improving living standards, and ensuring sustainable development. The project engages with communities facing challenges such as poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, and social injustice.

Key ResponsibilitiesRescue and Rehabilitation

• Register trafficking complaints and ensure FIR filing for missing children
• Conduct rescue operations with a dedicated team for child victims of sex trafficking or related abuse/exploitation
• Maintain strict confidentiality of victim information, sharing only with the SPID team
• Use child-friendly language and approaches during rescues
• Collect comprehensive evidence: food bills, tickets, vehicles, property documents, electronic items, victim and accused identity cards, etc.
• Create site maps and photo/video documentation of rescue areas
• Conduct age verification when necessary

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare detailed and timely reports on rescue/research findings, highlighting key insights and recommendations for project activities
• Maintain organized and comprehensive records of each case file as well as awareness campaign reports
• Contribute to the development of project documentation, including proposals, progress reports, and impact assessments

Community Engagement

• Identify vulnerable regions across Delhi NCR and prepare detailed community profiles
• Build strong relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders to facilitate open communication and trust
• Target at-risk groups: street children, migrants, survivors of violence, people with disabilities, minorities, and those from foster care
• Focus on various sectors where victims may be found: child care, elder care, drug trade, massage parlors, nail/hair salons, restaurants, hotels, factories, farms, and domestic servitude
• Conduct awareness sessions using street plays, engaging activities, etc

Support Project Activities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of capacity-building training, sensitization programs, and other project activities based on research findings
• Provide logistical and administrative support for field operations, including organizing events, managing materials, and coordinating with local partners
• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure the integration of research insights into project strategies and interventions

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in field research, data collection, and analysis, preferably in a development or utilitarian context
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata) and qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse community members and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Hindi is required; knowledge of local dialects is an advantage

CTC Salary

23,000/- (Non-negotiable)

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CVs to (Please mention the subject: ''Applying for the post of Field Associate- Researcher/ORW'') by 13 September 2025 till 3:00 pm .

SPID follows a child safeguarding policy and is committed to protecting all those children who come into contact with us through our work. We adhere to several protocols to guarantee that we hire people who are qualified to deal with children solely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹22, ₹23,000.00 per month

Experience:

• children : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Hindi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person