Senior Manager Research and Evaluation
2 days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and strategic professional to serve as Senior Manager – Research & Evaluation. This role will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of research and evaluation initiatives within primary school education programs, with a focus on foundational learning in low-resource settings. The role will help generate high-quality evidence to inform program design, improve implementation, and demonstrate impact.
This position is ideal for candidates with a deep understanding of India's education landscape, particularly in early-grade learning, and a strong background in designing and managing mixed-methods research and evaluations.
Key Responsibilities1. Research Design and Implementation
- Design and lead rigorous qualitative and quantitative research studies, including primary and secondary research.
- Develop research frameworks, methodologies, tools, and protocols aligned with national and global education standards.
- Collaborate with academic institutions, consultants, and research partners for co-design and implementation of studies.
2. Research and Evaluation Strategy
- Strengthen existing research and evaluation frameworks and systems to track program outcomes and impact.
- Integrate learning agendas into evaluation processes for adaptive program management.
- Create and manage theories of change, log frames, and indicator matrices in collaboration with program teams.
- Develop a 3-year research and evaluation strategy aligned with the organization's five-year goals.
3. Data Management and Analysis
- Oversee data collection, quality assurance, and analysis processes.
- Use statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and qualitative tools (e.g., NVivo, ) to derive insights.
- Ensure ethical, secure, and accessible data management in compliance with data protection standards.
4. Reporting and Dissemination
- Develop high-quality reports, policy briefs, presentations, and publications.
- Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders including government officials, funders, and education forums.
5. Capacity Building and Technical Support
- Build capacity of internal program teams on research methodologies and data tools.
- Provide technical support for field-level research and evaluation activities.
- Mentor interns or research associates as needed.
6. Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams, government bodies, funders, and partners to explore and execute relevant research initiatives.
- Provide evidence-based inputs for strategic planning and fundraising.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's or PhD in Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in research and evaluation, ideally within the education or public systems space.
- Expertise in experimental and quasi-experimental research designs, mixed-methods, and participatory research approaches.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using quantitative and qualitative tools.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders including government, NGOs, and academic institutions.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Familiarity with India's education policies (e.g., NEP 2020) and global education goals (e.g., SDG 4).
- Ability to operate independently while maintaining strong collaboration and consultation frameworks.
- Experience with large-scale education-focused evaluations, longitudinal studies, and outcome measurement tools.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Knowledge of systems thinking and evidence-informed programming.
Desirable (Bonus)
- Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals or education research platforms.
- Lived experience or deep exposure to foundational literacy and numeracy challenges in India.
- Experience with innovative research design models such as design thinking or systems thinking.
- Ability to create and facilitate internal learning hubs or communities of practice.
Travel Requirement
Willingness to travel to program locations across India – approx. 20–30% of the time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to ₹1,800,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
Work Location: In person
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