Head - Research

The Senior Research Manager will lead the research vertical to fulfill project goals, by primarily completing end to end research projects as allocated. Additionally, we hope for the Associate to push the organisation's thinking and approach towards research and build the team's internal capacity as well. Project Management (30%) Design and implement processes for the research team to function successfully by selecting right research themes and dissemination pathwaysDesign and implement annual and monthly plans to carry out various phases of research projectsVisit urban and rural areas to engage with diverse stakeholders and conduct data collection activities in the form of in-depth interviews, FGDs, surveys, etc. Design of research studies including writing grant proposals, data collection methods and analysis, and final reportCreate content for dissemination via social media and other online platforms and support any documentation related needs for program evaluation or validation within the organizationCoordinate with other teams and operations counterparts to ensure smooth implementationCreate dissemination plan as per each research project such that the reports are widely consumable Team Management (30%)Coordinate with partner organizations and field enumerators to enable data collectionDesign and lead team structures to sustain a culture of collaboration, belief in public systems and strong accountability and timely project deliveryDevelop and mentor the team to imbue excellent research skills and mindsetsAssist the organization in recruitment and selection of right team members Stakeholder Management (20%)Work with the senior leadership team of the organization to identify and secure necessary funding sources for the research verticalConsistently engage the existing funders with the organization's work that will enable a continued partnership.Submit timely donor reports to keep the funders informed and updated at regular intervals. Research Design & Report Writing (20%)Design and write research and grant proposalsConduct in-depth literature reviews considering primary and secondary researchTranscribe/ clean and analyze data collected through various methodsWrite up the final research report or media articles as per work allocation plans

Leadership For Equity (LFE) is a non-profit organization working towards improving learning outcomes and ensuring equity in the Indian public education system. We work across the education ecosystem - from policy to practice - to create sustainable impact. Our work spans research, program design and implementation, capacity building and advocacy.