About Outline India

Outline India is a data-driven research and decision-intelligence organisation working across development research, monitoring & evaluation, impact assessment, and primary data collection. We partner with foundations, development institutions, governments, corporates, and research organisations to generate evidence and insights that inform better decisions.

? Location: Gurgaon

? Work Mode: Full time | On-site

⚡ Immediate joiners preferred

? Remuneration: Upto ₹16 LPA

? [email protected]

? Walk-in Interviews: Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM–10:00 AM

Role Overview: The role will involve working with banks, NBFCs, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), FinTechs and Technical Providers to understand financial inclusion initiatives.The position combines primary research, field engagement, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination, strengthen financial service delivery, and support inclusive development.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Institutions & Development Research: Engage with banks, NBFCs, MFIs, fintechs, and other Financial Institutions to understand their role in development programmes, financial inclusion initiatives, and delivery of financial services to underserved communities.
- Research Design & Tool Development: Develop questionnaires, interview guides, and research instruments to assess programme implementation, stakeholder experiences, access to financial services, and development outcomes.
- Field Research & Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct field visits, in-depth interviews, and consultations with Financial Institutions,



Technical Providers, implementation partners, and other development-sector stakeholders.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Analysis: Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess programme performance, identify implementation gaps, and understand the effectiveness and accessibility of financial services.
- Reporting & Insights: Prepare research reports, analytical briefs, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations for development partners and financial-sector stakeholders.
- Coordination & Project Execution: Coordinate with Financial Institutions, Technical Providers, and programme teams to facilitate data collection, manage research activities, and ensure timely delivery of project outputs.

What We Want In The Candidate

- 5–8 years of relevant experience in development research, monitoring and evaluation, financial inclusion, development consulting, or related areas.
- Prior experience working with banks, NBFCs, MFIs, fintechs, or other Financial Institutions, preferably in the context of financial inclusion or development initiatives.
- Understanding of financial inclusion, access to financial services, or the role of financial institutions in development programmes.
- Proven ability to develop research instruments, conduct qualitative interviews, and interpret research data.
- Develop research reports, policy-oriented briefs, presentations, and actionable recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple research activities, meet deadlines, and undertake field visits as required

📌 Research Specialist – Financial Inclusion & Development | Development Sector | Onsite (Gurugram)
🏢 Outline India
📍 Gurugram