Research Lead

14 hours ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Akanksha Foundation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Lead to join our Impact & Research team at The Akanksha Foundation. In this role, you will lead and execute internal program evaluations and research projects to measure the impact of our interventions on students, alumni, parents, and communities.

About the Role

The Impact & Research team plays a critical role in collecting and using data to inform our programs and make data-driven decisions. As a Research Lead, you will work with large datasets, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide reports to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead end-to-end program evaluations and research projects, including formulating hypotheses, designing research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and producing high-quality research outputs.
  2. Strengthen and broaden our use of evaluation methods, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data into our work.
  3. Remain current on developments in our areas of work, monitoring and analyzing emerging policy issues, and maintaining knowledge of government policy decisions.
  4. Identify initiatives within the organization that could be valuable research subjects for external researchers and design and execute research studies as appropriate.
  5. Collaborate with academic institutions to identify opportunities for the organization to engage with graduate/postgraduate students interested in research.
  6. Lead efforts with individual or group of researchers to gain research grants.
  7. Identify, study, and share relevant external research, driving visibility at the state and national level for advocacy based on research.
  8. Develop strategic relationships in the government, private sector, advocacy organizations, and other NGOs to drive the advocacy agenda.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 5+ years of evaluation/action research experience, preferably handling large-scale social research projects from beginning to end.
  • Experience analyzing large data sets using statistical software such as R, Stata, SPSS, etc.
  • Thorough knowledge of quasi-experimental research methods and sampling techniques.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly with visual tools.
  • Excellent task management skills, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changes.
  • Skilled in gathering, cleaning, and organizing large datasets for quality analysis.
  • Proficient in designing experiments, conducting research, and ensuring ethical standards.
  • Expertise in statistical/inferential analysis, identifying trends, and deriving clear insights.
  • Xperienced in developing ToC/LFA templates and linking inputs to measurable outcomes.
  • Skilled in writing structured research reports, ensuring accurate representation of data and findings.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of INR 90k to INR 1 lac monthly gross (approx.) and a dynamic work environment that allows you to grow professionally and personally. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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