Field Researcher

Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Engagement: Full-time, Contract
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Travel: Extensive field travel across Jammu & Kashmir
Organisation: Endurisk Advisory
About the Role
Endurisk Advisory is hiring a Field Research Associate for a project focused on agriculture, value chains, finance, and institutional analysis in Jammu & Kashmir.
The position is full-time and contract-based for an initial period of 3 months, with the candidate required to be based in Srinagar and undertake fieldwork across approximately 10 districts covering both divisions of Jammu & Kashmir.
The successful candidate will work as part of the project team and contribute to primary data collection, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, value-chain assessment, and development of policy recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Field Research & Data Collection
Conduct fieldwork across 10 districts in Jammu & Kashmir.
Undertake structured surveys and primary data collection.
Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
Support preparation of case studies.
Engage with farmers, agricultural stakeholders, institutions, financial stakeholders, government representatives, and other relevant participants.
Ensure accurate and systematic documentation of field findings.
Data Management & Analysis
Clean and organise primary field data.
Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Triangulate findings from surveys, KIIs, FGDs, case studies, and secondary research.
Identify key trends, gaps, constraints, and opportunities.
Value Chain, Finance & Institutional Analysis
Support assessment of agricultural value chains and key stakeholders.
Analyse access to finance and relevant financing mechanisms.
Assess institutional arrangements and stakeholder roles.
Identify gaps and develop practical options and recommendations.
Policy & Action Framework
Support preparation of a draft policy framework based on research findings.
Contribute to development of a draft action matrix with proposed interventions and priorities.
Support peer review and refinement of project outputs.
Stakeholder Validation
Support organisation of a stakeholder validation workshop.
Assist with presentation of findings and collection of stakeholder feedback.
Document feedback and incorporate relevant inputs into the final outputs.
Education & Experience
Preferred educational backgrounds include:
Agriculture / Agricultural Sciences
Statistics / Data Analytics
MBA / Business Administration
Economics / Development Studies
Rural Development or related disciplines
PhD scholars in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
Experience in the following will be preferred:
Agricultural or rural development projects
Field-based research and data collection
Surveys and stakeholder interviews
KIIs and FGDs
Agricultural value-chain analysis
Data cleaning and analysis
Institutional or policy research
Candidates with strong academic backgrounds and relevant research/fieldwork capabilities may also be considered.
Essential Requirements
Must be based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
Willingness to travel extensively across the project districts.
Fluency in English and Kashmiri is compulsory.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Good research and analytical abilities.
Ability to collect and document information accurately and objectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working knowledge of MS Excel and data-handling tools is desirable.
Contract Details
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract
Initial Duration: 3 months
Location: Srinagar, with extensive travel across Jammu & Kashmir
Start Date: Immediate / To be discussed
Contract Extension: May be considered based on project requirements and performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should share their CV along with a brief note highlighting relevant experience in agriculture, field research, data collection, surveys, or stakeholder engagement.
Subject: Application – Field Research Associate | Srinagar

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