Senior Associate, Fieldwork

Position Overview

Verian Group seeks a motivated Associate or Senior Associate to join our Operations team in Singapore, focusing on managing comprehensive fieldwork operations on intricate, high-profile projects requiring multitasking and adherence to tight deadlines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of fieldwork by briefing, training, recruiting, and supervising interviewers, recruiters, and vendors.
• Oversee recruitment processes, manage coordination efforts, and evaluate the performance of all field personnel and external vendors.
• Manage project-related tasks such as reviewing questionnaires, recruitment screeners, and verifying survey links.
• Monitor and report on project and fieldwork progress consistently.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Proactively identify and escalate any potential risks or challenges pertaining to fieldwork and project execution.
• Participate in fieldwork observations to ensure quality compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and accreditation checks for interviewers and vendors.
• Ensure all fieldwork meets Verian’s quality standards encompassing quality control measures, data protection, and standard project management practices.
• Support finance-related tasks, including handling purchase orders, invoicing, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Negotiate and communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors regarding cost matters.
• Assist in sourcing new vendors, service providers, software, and platforms to enhance operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Possession of a diploma or its equivalent in any discipline is mandatory.
• Preferably possess a minimum of two years’ experience in fieldwork operations management.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, precise, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure with patience and determination to complete projects spanning extensive timelines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are essential.
• Fluency in English plus proficiency in one mother tongue language (Chinese, Malay, or Tamil) is required.
• Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents currently residing in Singapore.

About Verian Group

Verian Group is a globally recognized independent agency specializing in research, evidence analysis, evaluation, and communications, primarily serving government entities and the public sector. We collaborate with clients to address emerging public policy challenges by combining human understanding with advanced technology and data science. Our approach facilitates the design of enhanced public services, effective policy interventions, and behavior change, blending international best practices with local knowledge.