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