Position: Research and Design Lead

Oragnization: Punjab Youth Leaders Program

Location: Patiala

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Role and Responsibilities:
If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and
co-creation can enable sustainable change and that a good design is key to a scalable program, this is the perfect
role for you.
As the Research and Design Lead, you would -
● Work closely with the District teams to understand the ground-level challenges and develop need-based tools
● Create and implement effective MnE tools for the programs
● Lead the knowledge management processes of creating, structuring, storing, and sharing knowledge
● Create spaces for the rest of the team to capture their learnings and share them with the ecosystem
● Create content and learning materials for sessions with teachers/stakeholders
● Capture, analyse and then publish impact reports

Experience Requirements:
● Minimum 5 years of work experience in a research/program design/MnE role
● Prior experience in doing primary or secondary research
● Prior experience in leading design efforts for adult education in general and teacher development, in
particular
● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:
● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all
● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels
● Ability to create enabling structures
● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate
● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease
● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability
● Ability to think critically and analytically
● Strong project management skills including assessing progress in goals, making necessary course
corrections and/or reinforcements

CTC:  6-8 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)