Job Title: Assistant Manager - Research & Data Analytics (Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation)

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha (with field travel across Cuttack)
Employment Type: Full-time | 1-year contract (Renewable based on performance and funding)
Reporting to: District Program Head - GOYN, Bhubaneswar & Cuttack

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF):
Lighthouse Communities Foundation (formerly Pune City Connect) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through skill development, employment, and entrepreneurship. With a robust Public-Private Partnership model, LCF works across major cities to empower disadvantaged youth with sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Core Values:Empathy | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage

About the Program - Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN):
GOYN is a global initiative focused on creating sustainable livelihood pathways for Opportunity Youth, who are out of school, unemployed, or working in informal jobs. LCF is the anchor partner in India,



leading ecosystem collaboration in cities like Pune and now expanding to Bhubaneswar & Cuttack.

Role Overview:
As Assistant Manager - Research & Data Analytics, you will play a critical role in shaping data-driven strategies, driving Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) systems, and supporting youth-focused planning and investment strategies across Bhubaneswar & Cuttack. You will also lead documentation, policy analysis, and support government and partner collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Research, Investment & Planning
- Design and evaluate youth-focused investment strategies.
- Conduct policy and economic analysis to support decision-making.
- Align youth development objectives with urban planning efforts.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Develop robust MEL frameworks and tools.
- Track program impact and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Build internal and partner capacity on MEL systems.

3. Policy & Systems Support
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📌 Am - Research & Data Analytics (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 LCF (Lighthouse Communities Foundation)
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