Associate Director – Research, Insights & Strategy (RI&S)
DelhiFull-time14–25 yrsPosted 1 week ago
Leadership consulting role at The Convergence Foundation in Delhi. Needs 14+ years.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced research and policy leader to head STEP's Research, Insights & Strategy (RI&S) vertical. RI&S is STEP's evidence engine — the team responsible for generating the data, analysis and institutional recommendations that anchor STEP's credibility with government and industry.
What you'll do
- Serve as STEP's primary research and technical interface with MSDE, NCVET and NITI Aayog — shaping reform recommendations and representing STEP in government and…
- Design and uphold STEP's research methodology and analytical rigour — ensuring findings are evidence-based, decision-ready
- Translate field research and stakeholder consultations (district officials, industry, implementation partners) into structured
- Working knowledge of India's skilling and workforce-development ecosystem (MSDE, NCVET, NSQF, labour market data landscape) is a strong plus
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior government stakeholders and translating research into policy-relevant recommendations
What you need
- Research
- Data analysis
- Demand planning