Associate/Senior Associate, Fieldwork

Verian is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Operations division. The successful candidate will need to be excited about working on high-profile and complex projects, and be able to handle multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines. Responsibilities: Manage fieldwork including briefing, training, recruiting and supervising interviewers, recruiters and vendors. Oversee the recruitment, coordination and performance of interviewers, recruiters and vendors. Manage project tasks such as questionnaire reviews, recruitment screeners and survey link checking. Track project and fieldwork progress. Manage project timelines and deliverables. Timely escalation of any risks or challenges relating to fieldwork and projects. Attend fieldwork observations. Conduct interviewer and vendor audits and accreditation. Ensure compliance with Verian’s quality standards, including quality control of fieldwork, data protection and project management practices. Support in finance-related activities, including purchase orders (POs), invoicing and other administrative matters. Liaise and negotiate with internal and external vendors on costing matters. Assist in sourcing for new vendors/ service providers/ software/ platforms. Key Requirements: Minimally Diploma or equivalent in any field. Preferably at least 2 years of experience in fieldwork operations. Good time management, organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Organised, meticulous, deadline driven and able to multi-task. Works well under pressure, with the patience and perseverance to see through projects with long timelines. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Bilingual – English and mother tongue (Chinese/Malay/Tamil).