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Senior Manager - Research and Evaluation [Education FLN], Delhi

Senior Manager - Research and Evaluation [Education FLN], Delhi

Ground ZeroDelhi, India
1 day ago
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Role : Senior Manager - Research and Evaluation [Education FLN], Delhi

Experience :  10+ Years

Salary : Up to 15-18 LPA

Reporting To : Director - RMEL

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About the role :

We are seeking a Senior Manager to be an integral member of the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (RMEL) team . This role will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of research and evaluation initiatives within our Primary School Education Program.

This position is central to generating high-quality evidence and insights to inform program design, improve implementation, and demonstrate impact, especially in low-resource primary education settings. The role requires strong analytical skills, research design expertise, and a deep understanding of the Indian primary education landscape.

The Senior Manager will support a future-ready, strategic research agenda, exploring innovative ideas for learning in line with our program areas and the broader field of education systems.

Core Responsibilities :

1. Research Design and Implementation

  • Design and lead rigorous qualitative and quantitative research studies (primary and secondary).
  • Develop research frameworks, methodologies, tools, and protocols aligned with national and global education standards .
  • Collaborate extensively with external research partners, academic institutions, and consultants to co-design and implement studies.
  • Align research prioritization with the organization's five-year strategy (2025-2030).

2. Research and Evaluation Strategy

  • Strengthen existing research and evaluation frameworks and systems to track program outcomes, performance, and impact, benchmarking against external standards.
  • Ensure the integration of learning agendas into all research and evaluation activities to support adaptive program management.
  • Develop and oversee the use of Theory of Change , logical frameworks (Logframes), and indicator matrices across all research and evaluation actions.
  • Craft a comprehensive 3-year research and evaluation strategy.

    • 3. Research Data Management, Repository & Analysis

  • Supervise data collection, quality assurance, and analysis, ensuring data is accessible, ethical, and compliant with data protection standards.
  • Utilize statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS) and qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti) to derive insights.
  • Translate complex data and evidence into actionable recommendations for program improvement and stakeholder communications.

    • 4. Research Reporting & Dissemination

  • Prepare high-quality reports, policy briefs, presentations, and publications for both internal and external stakeholders (funders, government partners, education networks, etc.).

    • 5. Capacity Building & Technical Support

  • Build the capacity of program and field teams on various mixed-method research tools and techniques for localized research planning.
  • Provide technical support in commissioning research systems at the field level.
  • Mentor research-based volunteers and interns as needed.

    • 6. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate closely with program unit heads, government partners, and funders to explore research ideas and knowledge needs.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising efforts by providing research-backed inputs and insights.

    • Educational Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities :

    Qualifications & Experience :

  • Masters or PhD in Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in research and evaluation, preferably in the education sector with an emphasis on public education systems.
  • Strong knowledge of mixed-methods research, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, and participatory research approaches.
  • Proven ability to design large-scale education-based research and evaluation, including longitudinal studies.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with education stakeholders, including government systems, NGOs, and funders.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Must-Haves) :

  • Experience facilitating research development and applying insights to support effective decision-making.
  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods , tool design, validation, data collection, and analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, research, and evaluation planning and implementation.
  • A high level of professional skill in :

    • Responsible Data : Experience working on education program research involving data collection among vulnerable populations.

  • Systems and Complexity : Strong foundations in systems thinking; commitment to capturing learning and integrating relevant ideas into the program.
  • Collaboration : Solid experience collaborating effectively across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Familiarity with the National Education Policy 2020 frameworks and global education indicators (e.g., SDG 4).

    • Travel :

  • Willingness to travel to program locations (approximately 20-30% of the time).

    • Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Sept 29, 2025, on GroundZeroJobs.Org

    For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline : +91-8058331557

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