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<div>JD for Senior Research Lead at Involve Learning Solutions Foundation
At Involve, we&rsquo;re on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don&rsquo;t just learn better they thrive.
We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren&rsquo;t just passive listeners, but active participants&mdash;teaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together.
Today, that vision is alive and growing, and we are working with government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching, trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it&rsquo;s about more than academics&mdash;it&rsquo;s about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India!
We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. We&rsquo;ve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, we&rsquo;ve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differently and effectively.
But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters. 
 
Experience: 2&ndash;4 years (Development Sector | Research-Intensive Roles) 
Location: Bengaluru<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Intent</h3>
This role is designed for a research professional who already functions as a lead, someone who does not require handholding, close supervision, or micromanagement. The Senior Research Lead will own the research agenda, bring intellectual leadership to projects, and position education research within broader development discourses including gender, climate, inclusion, equity, and SDGs.
The role requires original thinking, methodological confidence, and the ability to independently steer complex research work.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Core Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Contribute to shaping the organisation&rsquo;s research strategy and agenda by identifying emerging research themes, partnerships, and funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.</li><li> 
Support leadership in translating research findings into strategic narratives for policy engagement, advocacy, and donor communication.</li><li> 
Develop the annual research plan, prioritise key research questions, and independently lead rigorous research studies from design to dissemination.</li><li> 
Apply a strategic and interdisciplinary approach to research, identifying connections across datasets, disciplines, and development goals.</li><li> 
Lead quantitative data analysis, including trend analysis and interpretation of large and complex datasets, with minimal external guidance.</li><li> 
Produce publication-quality outputs, including research papers, policy-oriented reports, and opinion pieces, grounded in strong evidence and analysis.</li><li> 
Engage deeply with academic literature by critically reading, synthesising, and applying theories and concepts to inform research design and interpretation.</li><li> 
Provide technical and intellectual leadership to research team members through mentoring, capacity building, and rigorous review of research outputs.</li><li> 
Build and sustain professional research networks and represent the organisation in academic, policy, and sectoral forums.</li><li> 
Uphold high standards of research ethics, quality, and intellectual rigour across all research processes and outputs.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>
Education: Master&rsquo;s in Education, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field with a strong research and quantitative training.</li><li> 
Experience:<ul><li>
Must have 2+ years of experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably in the education or development sector.</li><li>
Experience designing and executing mixed-methods &amp; quantitative research studies.</li><li>
Proven track record of independently managing research projects from conception to dissemination.</li><li>
Experience contributing to or authoring research papers, policy briefs, or analytical reports.</li><li>
Exposure to interdisciplinary research (e.g., education intersecting with gender, inclusion, climate, or equity).</li></ul></li><li> 
Technical Skills:<ul><li>
Strong proficiency in quantitative &amp; qualitative data analysis.
</li><li>Familiarity with education policies and frameworks in the global and local contexts.</li><li>
Working knowledge of statistical and data analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python, or equivalent).</li><li>
Experience with data visualisation and presentation of findings for technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul></li><li> 
Other Skills:<ul><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.</li><li>
Ability in working with ambiguity and shaping direction proactively.</li></ul></li></ul>
Location: Bangalore
Compensation: INR 6 to 8.5 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience &amp; fit)</div>

Senior Research Lead

<div>JD for Associate - Model School at Involve Learning Solutions Foundation
At Involve, we&rsquo;re on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don&rsquo;t just learn better they thrive.
We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren&rsquo;t just passive listeners, but active participants&mdash;teaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together.
Today, that vision is alive and growing. We&rsquo;ve worked with almost 1 million students across government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching, trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it&rsquo;s about more than academics&mdash;it&rsquo;s about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India!
We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. We&rsquo;ve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, we&rsquo;ve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differently&mdash;and effectively.
But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters. 
Overview of the role 
Program Coordinators will work full-time in one assigned government school and will be responsible for on-ground implementation of the peer teaching program and other pilot programs. 
 
The role involves:
 
 
1- Enabling student-led improvement initiatives across learning, leadership, culture, inclusion, environment, systems, and community participation.
 
2- Implementing Peer Teaching for Mathematics and Kannada as a core learning improvement strategy.
 
3- Building strong rapport with teachers and the Head Teacher to ensure smooth and effective program implementation.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities:</h4>
1. Student Facilitation &amp; Pilot program(Innovations) Implementation (65% of your role)<ul><li>
Facilitate student-led innovations like Student Parliament, student-led assembly and other events in schools</li><li> 
Implement and support Peer Teaching routines for mathematics and kannada across primary and upper-primary grades.</li><li>
Facilitate reflective and skill-based sessions for both lower primary and higher primary students.</li><li>
Guide students in maintaining portfolios, reflections, learning trackers, and goal-setting tools.</li><li> 
Mentor student groups to plan and execute projects related to learning, culture, inclusion, environment, and community engagement.</li></ul> 
2. Stakeholder Management &amp; Coordination (20% of your role)<ul><li>
Work closely with teachers and the Head Teacher to build understanding of the program and align on its objectives.</li><li> 
Provide timely progress updates to the PoC teacher to support active engagement and collaboration.</li><li> 
Encourage PoC teachers and the Head Teacher to observe classes and to gather feedback and strengthen program implementation.</li></ul> 
3. Monitoring, Documentation &amp; Reporting (15% of your role)<ul><li>
Observe student groups, peer-teaching sessions, leadership activities, and school routines.</li><li> 
Maintain daily and weekly logs, activity records, and simple project documentation.</li><li> 
Support basic data collection related to learning progress, participation, and attendance.</li><li> 
Share structured weekly updates with the Program Lead.</li><li> 
Contribute to end-to-end documentation for visibility, learning, and reporting.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Apply If You Have:</h4>
Experience<ul><li>
Experience working with children, schools, youth programs, or community initiatives.</li><li> 
Exposure to teaching, tutoring, facilitation, or school improvement work is an advantage.</li></ul> 
Skills<ul><li>
Ability to confidently work with children aged 6&ndash;14 years.</li><li> 
Comfort working in academic and non-academic domains</li><li> 
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust within schools.</li><li> 
Good planning, organisation, and follow-up discipline.</li><li> 
Basic digital skills (Google Sheets, trackers, documentation tools).</li></ul> 
Work Ethic &amp; Mindset<ul><li>
Student-centred, patient, empathetic, and consistent.</li><li> 
Reliable, proactive, and comfortable with responsibility.</li><li> 
Willing to work closely with teachers and adapt to school realities.</li><li> 
Open to learning, receptive to feedback, and eager to continuously improve practice.</li></ul>
Language, Work Days &amp; Travel<ul><li>
Kannada proficiency is essential.</li><li> 
Work days: Monday to Saturday.</li><li> 
Daily presence at the assigned school.</li><li> 
1&ndash;2 days per week at the office for training and planning.</li><li> 
Occasional exposure or learning visits, if required.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
People we are looking for
</h4>We always hire for attitude first, smarts next and then your skills. We are looking for individuals who align with our Vision &amp; Values and who have what it takes to solve the most complex of problems, to build the next big education organization!
What we promise to give you is a steep growth and a great learning culture that we have built here (Read about one such experience here).
Location: Bangalore
Compensation: INR 30k per Month CTC
Joining: Immediately
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Please Note: Since this program will run for a minimum of 3 years, we expect candidates to commit to work in this position for at least 2 years.</div>

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