Research and Documentation Project Coordinator

**Research, Publication and Documentation**
- End to end supporting role for all research, publication and content development
- Assisting in planning, implementing of research studies, coordinating in the collection of research data and maintaining data collection and analysis systems.
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
- Coordinating the day-to-day activities of any technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research protocol, as appropriate to the position.
- Supervising and coordinating the provision of support services to investigators and researchers.
- Monitoring the progress of research activities; developing and maintaining records of research activities, and preparing periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
- Assisting in developing materials and conducting workshops and training sessions on sub-themes within the sphere of Alternative Care.
- Understanding, researching, working upon policy and legislative reform needs in Alternative Care and Aftercare in India and in South Asian countries
- Assisting the team in developing research, studies and papers for Udayan Care.
- Assisting in developing research plans, developing methodology, questionnaires, schedules and tools
- Gathering and analysing information about government policies, trends and preferences

**Publication of Academic Journal ICB**
- Timely and quality publication and strengthening of the Journal - ICB along with developing and managing partnerships and database of authors, subscribers and peer reviewers, including new identification, effective coordination and relationship-building.
- Ensuring increase in subscription base and popularity of journal in South Asia and internationally.
- Effective dissemination and publicity of the journal.
- Coordinating with the publishing partner to ensure timely publication of each issue.
- Assisting in management of all activities of the journal via the publication partner host website for ICB.
- Developing IEC materials such as the call for paper, updating Udayan Care website on journal-specific sections and handling ICB’s social media handles.
- Working with communications team for creative and design elements for journal layout.
- Maintaining and updating database for ICB authors, peer reviewers, subscribers and readers.
- Developing funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely revenue amounts and receipts from publishers.

**General Research and Content Development**
- Developing advocacy briefs, letters and concept notes advocating for the rights of children in Alternative Care.
- Maintaining a database of researchers as a resource pool.
- Assisting in drafting monthly newsletter, annual reports, SIS etc. on Alternative care

**Conferences and Consultations**
- Assisting and coordinating Udayan care’s representation at international and national conferences on Alternative Care and Aftercare.
- Assisting in developing abstracts, preparing presentations and writing papers for work related to conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Preparing papers and posters for publications in journals and conferences.
- Coordinating the logistics, administration and event-related communications of conferences, seminars and workshops organized by Udayan Care.

**Any other job or related task as advised by the Managing Trustee/ ED/ A.R.T. Director**
- Weekend hours shall be required._

**Section 4 | Experience and Qualifications**
- Essential Experience and Skills_
- Work experience of at least 1 year (preferably in the research and documentation field)
- Good knowledge of research methodology
- Excellent writing/editing

Educational Qualifications
- Preferred - MA Social Work
- Ph.D or M.Phil in Social Sciences/Arts/Law

Preferable Skills and Knowledge
- Collaborative style; experience in developing and implementing quality Program management and strategies.
- Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
- Excellent skills in managing resources and donor reporting
- Self-starter, able to work independently and with the team; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
- An ability to work successfully under pressure with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- Strong personal and social values.
- Skills of working with varied stakeholders
- Good team player and people management skills
- Direct experience and skills in working with children with no previous police records
- Caring and compassionate approach for children and youth with trauma

**Udayan Care is an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on safeguarding and child protection issues. A**t all times, everyone associated with us are required to fully comply with all our child protection, data security and safeguarding policies, for which an orientation will be given to you and an undertaking be taken for its strictes