As the Head of Research & Analytics , you'll lead evidence-driven decision-making and impact measurement across our skilling and livelihoods programs. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of development sector research, the ability to translate field data into actionable policy insights, and extensive expertise in measuring the long-term outcomes of training and employment interventions. You'll be instrumental in shaping our strategic direction through robust data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Knowledge Generation:
- Design and lead labor market and sectoral research to inform project design, advocacy efforts, and strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with global and local think tanks, academic institutions, and industry bodies to co-create research outputs .
- Produce high-quality knowledge products, including research briefs, policy notes, and white papers for public dissemination.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL):
- Oversee the design and execution of baseline, midline,



and endline evaluations across multiple projects and geographies.
- Develop Theory of Change (ToC), logframes, and indicator matrices aligned with donor reporting requirements (e.g., USAID, GIZ, DFID).
- Ensure that lessons learned are effectively integrated back into program design and strategic decisions.

Data Systems & Analytics:
- Build robust, scalable data systems for capturing and analyzing program performance from enrollment to job placement.
- Use tools like Power BI, Tableau, R, or STATA for real-time analytics, dashboards, and donor presentations.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and ethical handling across all data touchpoints.

Stakeholder Reporting & Advocacy:
- Support program teams with research-backed inputs for grant proposals, donor reports, and strategic documents.
- Represent the organization in donor meetings, consortiums, and policy-level dialogues, articulating impact and insights effectively.
- Coordinate with fie

📌 Research & Analytics Head (Delhi)
🏢 Wadhwani Foundation
📍 Delhi