[Hiring] Education Research Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

The consultant will provide independent technical review and advisory support to UNICEF India to strengthen the methodological rigour, implementation quality and analytical robustness of three education research studies. The assignment will focus on:

• Reviewing research designs and methodologies
• Monitoring progress against agreed milestones
• Assessing implementation readiness and data quality
• Critically reviewing analytical outputs and emerging findings

The consultant will:

• Identify methodological gaps, implementation risks and areas requiring further technical attention
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the credibility and policy relevance of the research
• Prepare defined technical review reports, progress monitoring updates and a consolidated technical handover report

Responsibility for conducting the research, collecting and analysing data, and producing the research outputs will remain with the respective research agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or Above) in education, social sciences, economics, statistics, public policy, research methodology or another closely related field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in education research, social science research, policy research, programme evaluation, or related fields

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in designing, reviewing or managing quantitative and qualitative research studies, preferably in education or related social sectors
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, including research design, sampling strategies, data collection methods, analytical frameworks and research quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing research instruments, data quality processes, analytical approaches and interpretation of findings from primary and secondary data
• Experience in analysing education-related data and evidence, including learning outcomes, access, participation, equity and factors influencing educational trajectories
• Demonstrated ability to critically review technical research documents, identify methodological and analytical gaps, and provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the quality and policy relevance of research
• Experience in monitoring research progress, coordinating with research teams and technical experts, tracking feedback and documenting methodological issues, risks and follow-up actions
• Strong analytical, report-writing and synthesis skills, including the ability to translate research evidence into actionable policy and programme recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication in English

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development