Job Title AVP - Research (Education) Country INDIA Region Uttar Pradesh City Noida Industry Management Consulting Salary 0 - 0 (Annual) Department Research No. Of Position 1 Job Type Permanent Work Experience 10 - 14 (Yrs) Education Required Qualified Description About us

Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt Ltd., provides evidence-based insights to seed and catalyse scalable social impact. Our research, data, strategy consulting, monitoring, and evaluation solutions, supports implementors, governments, foundations, and donors in the design and execution of programmes and policies that improve the lives of people and the planet.

We are domain agnostic and work across a spectrum of areas including public health, WASH, natural resource management, energy, climate change, education, skilling, and entrepreneurship.

We are measurement experts with a flair for innovation and improvisation. Over the last twenty years we have emerged as a pioneer in developing and using cutting-edge methodologies and advanced data tools to enable decision-making and adaptive programming. A team of 100+ professionals, we work across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. We are headquartered at Noida (Delhi - National Capital Region), India.

Why Sambodhi

Sambodhi offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high quality multi- input development programmes, and work closely with governments, key development actors (such as the World Bank, UN, and bilateral agencies), national and international not-for-profits, and philanthropies (such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation). Being one of the largest and leading Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) providers in South

Asia, Sambodhi offers an extraordinary platform to learn, innovate and mentor. Driven by the deep-rooted wisdom of “Equity in Knowledge” (Sambodhi), ‘learning’ is integral to our work; be it investing in peer driven intensive professional development within Sambodhi or field building on MERL globally.

In line with this, it offers an enabling environment for professionals to write, publish and network; to locate themselves in the contemporary discourse on MERL and be a part of the global think-tank communication

Job Title Assistant Vice President- Research (Child Protection, Education & Skilling)

Job Location Noida

Job Summary This position is to lead strategic growth, project excellence, and thought leadership for the Child Protection, Education & Skilling Strategic Business Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for driving revenue generation through business development, high-quality proposal design, and effective client engagement. The role requires strong expertise in research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning with a deep thematic understanding of child protection, education and skilling.





The individual should have experience in managing multidisciplinary teams in suite of research, evaluation and thematic studies commissioned by range of stakeholders such as philanthropies, multi/bilateral funding agencies and the state. The individual should also have experience in approaches and method literacy of the MERL workspace.

Job Summary This position is to lead strategic growth, project excellence, and thought leadership for the Child Protection, Education & Skilling Strategic Business Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for driving revenue generation through business development, high-quality proposal design, and effective client engagement. The role requires strong expertise in research,

monitoring, evaluation, and learning with a deep thematic understanding of child protection, education and skilling.

The individual should have experience in managing multidisciplinary teams in suite of research, evaluation and thematic studies commissioned by range of stakeholders such as philanthropies, multi/bilateral funding agencies and the state. The individual should also have experience in approaches and method literacy of the MERL workspace.

Essential Functions

The candidate will perform the following key functions:

1) Driving Revenue Growth for the Business Unit and Organization

§ Develop, write, and review business proposals to ensure alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.

§ Engage with prospective clients for business development opportunities and respond effectively to RFPs (Requests for Proposals).

§ Conceptualize, design, and implement innovative Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) frameworks across projects and proposals to enhance impact measurement and performance tracking.

2) Achieving Excellence in Project Delivery and Management

§ Ensure the quality and consistency of project documentation by implementing robust quality control processes and integrating global best practices across all client deliverables.

§ Support program stakeholders in interpreting evaluation findings, implementing recommendations, and providing technical troubleshooting to ensure effective project execution.

§ Lead effective resource planning and allocation to optimize operational efficiency and project delivery.

§ Drive the overall operating profitability of the business unit, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with strategic goals.

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Engagement and Potential Development of Team and Organization

§ Provide mentoring and professional development support to junior and mid-level research staff, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

§ Contribute as a thought leader by designing and contextualizing creative methodologies and best practices in evaluation and learning.

§ Ensure effective team utilization and engagement across all organizational functions to enhance productivity and performance.

- Enhance Branding and Visibility of the Business Unit

Play an active role in engagement (including technical assistance, capacity building and policy dialogue) with senior government officials, partners and other actors.

§Publishing industry-focused white papers or case studies and thought leadership articles annually to establish credibility.

§ Organizing or participating in key industry events, including webinars, conferences, and panel discussions, to enhance SBU visibility.

In addition to the functions listed here, similar duties and responsibilities consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities may also be assigned.

Enhance Branding and visibility of the Business Un

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

· 1.Advanced degree (Master’s/MPhil or PhD) in Economics, Economics of Education, Education, ECCD/ Social Work/Development Studies/ or allied social sciences

2..10-14 years of work experience in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E;) in child protection, education & skilling or similar thematic areas.

3.Knowledge and application of research evaluation frameworks and methods

4.Knowledge and application of mixed-method (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to data collection and analysis

Personal Competencies

· 1. In-depth knowledge of research, evaluation, and data analysis with a strong thematic understanding of child protection, education & skilling.

2. High level of involvement, engagement, and ownership in designing and implementing education-focused initiatives and child protection & skilling projects.

3.Strong ability to build and nurture strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders working in the child protection, education & skilling domain, fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships.

4.Demonstrated competence in handling teams.

- Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability.

6.Proven influencer and communicator with senior stakeholders within and outside the organization.

7.Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize.

Sambodhi focuses on nurturing an inclusive work environment. We stress and reinforce diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, religion, caste, place of origin, gender, sexuality, and disability.

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📌 AVP - Research (Education) (Noida)
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