(Senior) Research Manager, Farmer Insights and Field Research

Research manager designing and testing weather forecast solutions for smallholder farmers across India through qualitative field research and farmer engagement.
- Manage farmer visits, interviews, and message testing across multiple states to understand forecast use cases and farmer decision-making needs.
- Synthesize qualitative field insights into actionable findings and iterate with use case teams to shape message and service design in real time.
- Develop reusable research protocols, discussion guides, and field materials for consistent implementation across states and contexts.
- Coordinate fieldwork priorities across weather forecast teams and provide guidance to associate and manager-level staff.
- Requires degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or anthropology plus experience designing qualitative research with rural communities.

Precision Development is a nonprofit that aims to support people living in extreme poverty by providing digital information and services that increase productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability.