Consultant - Research and Learning

Consultant - Research and Learning

Location: Mumbai, Maharshtra

Job Summary

Antarang Foundation is seeking a senior Data Systems Monitoring Consultant to lead the strengthening of data integrity, monitoring systems, and organizational use of data. This role will drive the design and institutionalisation of robust data systems, enabling real-time decision-making, improving program quality, and strengthening outcome tracking across states.

The consultant will work closely with program, Training Quality, and leadership teams to build a scalable, high-quality data ecosystem that supports Antarangs strategic goals.

This is a consultant role for an initial 9-11-month period, with the possibility of conversion to a full-time role based on performance and organisational needs. Antarangs monitoring and evaluation unit will report to this role.

The Profile

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Evaluation System Management: Design and implement monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data collection systems for programs.
• Develop logical frameworks (LFA), results frameworks, and monitoring plans.
• Ensure consistent tracking of program indicators and outputs across all locations.
• Monitor program performance and ensure timely reporting of key metrics.
• Data Management Analysis: Oversee data collection, data validation, and data quality assurance processes.
• Manage program databases, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to generate insights.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and data summaries for leadership and stakeholders.
• Impact Evaluation Research: Design and support baseline, midline, and endline studies.
• Conduct pilots and impact assessments.
• Coordinate surveys, field data collection, and research studies.
• Generate research insights that inform program strategy and improvements.
• Learning Program Improvement: Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for program teams.
• Facilitate learning sessions with program staff based on evaluation findings.
• Support program teams in strengthening implementation using evidence and insights.
• Document best practices, case studies, and program learning.
• Dashboard Reporting Systems: Develop and maintain dashboards for program monitoring.
• Work with technical teams to build data visualization systems (Google Data Studio, Power BI, Python dashboards, etc.).
• Ensure real-time or periodic program tracking through automated dashboards.
• Support reporting requirements for donors, partners, and internal leadership.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with different verticals, state teams, and leadership.
• Support reporting for donors and partner organizations.
• Present insights and findings in meetings and review sessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
• 58 years of experience in Monitoring Evaluation, Research, or Data Analysis.
• Experience working in education, career guidance, or development sector programs is preferred.
• Expertise in statistical tools and software such as R, Python, SQL, and STATA.
• Proven experience in designing and scaling data systems in complex program environments
• Demonstrated ability to work across teams and influence stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Data analysis, cleaning, and validation
• ME frameworks (LFA, Theory of Change, Results Framework)
• Dashboard data visualization (Power BI / Tableau / Python / Excel)
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi (written verbal)
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and data collection

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