Job ID: 288857

Senior Associate/Associate

Nalandaway Foundation

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Apply by: 10 Apr 2026

Relevant Sectors

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Senior Associate/Associate - Research and Impact

Senior Associate/Associate - Chennai
Research and Impact

ABOUT US

NalandaWay Foundation is a 20-year-old non-profit that uses the arts to empower children and adolescents from disadvantaged communities by strengthening their resilience, agency and emotional well-being.

Over the last two decades, we have reached 10 million children across 10 states in India - including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, and Jharkhand - by creating safe learning spaces and experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and compassion.

Working in partnership with governments and local communities, we have integrated arts and well-being initiatives into government-run schools, Child Care Institutions (CCIs), urban slums, and Anganwadi Centres, ensuring our impact spans both bustling cities and remote villages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Associate/Associate based out of the Chennai office. The Research and Impact Team at NalandaWay Foundation supports in assessing the impact of the various projects being implemented by the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring & Evaluation Activities
Design and implement M&E frameworks, including assessments, research design, and data tools.
Support teams in data collection, analysis, and M&E execution.
Manage data systems, ensuring quality, organisation, and database maintenance.
Track project progress, provide ongoing support, and conduct monitoring visits.

Analysis and Reporting
Determine appropriate quantitative and qualitative analysis methods; analyse data and synthesise key findings.
Support project reporting, including progress updates, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations, and develop baseline, midline, and endline reports.
Disseminate evaluation findings to stakeholders and contribute to the organisation's annual impact report.

Research & Knowledge Management
Stay updated on relevant developments, conduct literature reviews, and track M&E best practices.
Contribute to organisational learning and provide technical support on research and impact.

General
Lead M&E documentation and reporting, while collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
Identify and resolve implementation challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion for social impact with strong interest in research and impact evaluation, supported by critical thinking and initiative.
Able to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while managing multiple deadlines.
Postgraduate in a social science discipline (preference for gender, education, or foundational learning).
1-2 years' experience for Associate; 3-4 years for Senior Associate.
Based in Chennai; full-time role; proficiency in the local language preferred.

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