Job Description

• Head of Research will develop the firms research initiatives, including research papers, conferences, seminars and collaborations with partners to share best practice and learnings in the development sector
• Work closely with the leadership, M&E team and communications team

• To develop and lead the Foundation's research team and work closely with the leadership, M&E team and communications team
• Develop a coherent and coordinated research programme to share best practices and learnings in the development sector
• To produce and commission a wide range of high quality written outputs for various audiences including well targeted and well evidenced research papers, blogs, and other outputs
• To commission thoughtful agenda setting pieces of work, working in collaboration with a range of partners including think tanks and academic researchers
• Work with leading national and global organisations to develop and organise conferences, seminars, and other events and opportunities to drive the conversation in the development sector
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant peer organisations and stakeholders in the development sector, including development organisations, NGOs, and other external agencies

Opportunity to work with a leading conglomerates foundation arm Opportunity to be core member of the strategy team driving researchNecessary:

• Masters or PHD in a related discipline (e.g. public policy, research, social sciences, or development)
• 15-20 years' work experience in relevant fields including first-hand experience with research / writing and/or policy work in the development space
• Strong understanding of the Indian development and social environment
• Experience of leading the development and managing the production of research outputs including full research programmes, papers, reports and surveys
• Working with, collaborating and managing external high profile stakeholders from international development organisations, NGOs, academia, and similar
• Experience of line management and ability to work as a team player

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience with the thought leadership and research landscape in which the Foundation operates, including first-hand experience in one or more of the following areas: Rural Transformation, Education, Women Empowerment, Healthcare, Sports for Development and Disaster Response

Other

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate and influence

• Curiosity, strategic thinking

• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills

• Experienced leader, having managed and motivated a professional team of researchers or writers on strategically important issues

• This is the foundation arm of India's largest and leading conglomerate
• The Foundation is currently focusing on creating change in areas of Rural Transformation, Health, Education, Sports for Development, Disaster Response, Arts, Culture & Heritage and Urban Renewal.

• Competitive salary and package

Michael Page