JD for Field Research Fellow [ Research Field Associate] at Involve Learning Solutions Foundation A brief about us :) At Involve , we’re on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don’t just learn betterthey thrive. We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren’t just passive listeners, but active participantsteaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together. Today, that vision is alive and growing. We’ve worked with almost 1 million students across government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching , trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it’s about more than academicsit’s about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India! We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. We’ve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, we’ve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differentlyand effectively. But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters. Who We're Looking For We’re building a team of people who caredeeply. People who have led projects or teams, who can collaborate across organizations, and who genuinely believe in students and their potential. We want folks who show up with curiosity, kindness, and a relentless drive to solve problems. If you value ownership, integrity, care, quality, and bold ideas , you’ll fit right in. This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something biggerto build a movement that’s putting students back at the center of education. About the Fellowship: Join us as a Field Research Fellow in a unique 2-year fellowship program aimed at contributing to a large-scale Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study. The study spans over Bhagalpur district of Bihar and explores the impact of peer teaching on student learning outcomes, agency, and social skill development. This fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience in large-scale educational research while fostering personal and professional growth. Role Summary: Research Field Expert will play a critical role in our research project focusing on improving learning outcomes in schools. This role involves frequent visits to schools, conducting data collection activities, building strong relationships with school teachers, and training them for the implementation of the program and the research protocols. Key Responsibilities: School Visits & Relationship Building Conduct regular visits to partner schools to oversee the research implementation. Build and maintain positive working relationships with school teachers, principals, and staff. Act as a liaison between the research team and school stakeholders to ensure smooth data collection and cooperation. Data Collection & Management Lead data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, assessments, and school observation. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into research databases. Monitor data quality, ensuring consistency and adherence to research protocols. Teacher Training & Support Organize and conduct training sessions for school teachers on program implementation Provide ongoing support to teachers to ensure accurate data collection and effective implementation of school Peer Teaching programs. Help teachers understand the program's impact and motivate them to engage fully. Field Reporting & Communication Provide regular updates to the research lead on progress, challenges, and insights from the field. Document observations, challenges, and success stories during school visits. Collaborate with the research team to refine data collection tools and processes as needed. Qualification & Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in social science field Experience: Field research experience doing small college projects, experience in working with schools and communities Skills: Should have a license and need to know how to drive a two-wheeler Strong relationship-building skills Strong ability to give presentations, provide training & facilitate sessions. Strong excel skills Strong organizational and time management skills Willingness to travel frequently for school visits. Language: Proficiency in Hindi language, along with working knowledge of English. Why Join Us? Certificate: At the end of the research fellowship you will receive a certificate from Involve in collaboration with Columbia University, New York. Hands-on Experience in Large-Scale Research: Be part of an impactful RCT study spanning an entire district, working on the ground to influence real-world educational outcomes. Capacity Building: Receive training in data collection, field research management, and leadership, while also building skills in relationship management and problem-solving. Impact on Education: Play a pivotal role in improving student learning outcomes, agency, and social skill development through peer teaching, while contributing to a transformative educational research project. Professional Growth: Work alongside leading experts in education and research, with opportunities for mentorship and career development in the research or education sector. Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with local and international research institutions, providing a platform for building a strong professional network. Field Immersion: Gain deep insights into the education system of Bihar while contributing to sustainable change at the grassroots level. Location: Bhagalpur, Bihar ( This is an onsite role with extensive travel ) Duration: 1 1/2 years Type: Full-time Fellowship Stipend : 30000 To 35000 per month Excited? #GetInvolved

A brief about us :) At Involve , we’re on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don’t just learn betterthey thrive. We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren’t just passive listeners, but active participantsteaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together. Today, that vision is alive and growing. We’ve worked with almost 1 million students across government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching , trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it’s about more than academicsit’s about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India! We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. We’ve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, we’ve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differentlyand effectively. But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters. Who We're Looking For We’re building a team of people who caredeeply. People who have led projects or teams, who can collaborate across organizations, and who genuinely believe in students and their potential. We want folks who show up with curiosity, kindness, and a relentless drive to solve problems. If you value ownership, integrity, care, quality, and bold ideas , you’ll fit right in. This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something biggerto build a movement that’s putting students back at the center of education. Overview of the Role: You will manage end-to-end implementation of our Program towards Student Agency in the district, starting with planning & implementing the Peer based program (around Foundational literacy and numeracy & project based learning ) in all blocks through working with Block resource centers to ensure successful program outcomes for all the students. You will be a part of the team which lays the foundation for the scale of Involve. This will include the following: 1. Implementation Understanding existing structures for different aspect of the program for ease of implementation Training of District, Block, and cluster resource centers on different aspects of Student Agency and project based learning. Regular interaction with all the stakeholders, visiting blocks and schools regularly to ensure the quality of the program on ground and understanding the implementation gaps Identifying the needs on the ground and designing/creating programs aligning to Involve’s vision with the support of Program Design team. Leading strategic planning, goal setting and intervention by unblocking bottlenecks, advocating with relevant stakeholders and strong implementation focus for successful project delivery. 2. Manage relationships: Building and maintaining relationships with relevant district and block-level officials (DM, DEO, DPOs, DIET Principal, Block Education Officers ). Engaging DEO, DIET, and other govt. Officials by regularly reporting, initiating formal/informal conversations and co-creating action plans with them. Identifying other CSOs aimed at addressing pressing needs at the school site. 3. Documenting and reporting Leading efforts to document and report progress & program gaps/challenges every month. Adapting tools or surveys to evaluate, collect data and document stakeholder (BACs, CACs, teachers, students) response to intervention. Analyzing feedback from District , Block , and schools to improve the effectiveness of the program and implementation continually Creating monthly reports for funders (some part of the report) and govt stakeholders Apply If you have Experience: 2-4 years of experience in the education sector & managing a team Education: An undergraduate degree in any stream is a must; a master’s degree is a plus Skills: Should be a good planner and a go-getter; Should be good with on-ground work; okay to commute long distances on certain days; be patient with the outcomes; getting things done by leveraging relationships; Clear understanding of thoughts while making any decision and excellent communication skills Should have a strong sense of data collection, data analysis, knowledge of statistics and be able to set structures for operational data Strong work Ethics: Punctuality, Sense of environment, self-driven; Interests: Passionate about education; enjoys mentoring and working with school kids. Why you should join us: 1) High Impact work; Strong ownership for your work and No hierarchy! 2) Mental Health : We offer a supportive space for our team members to prioritize mental health. Enjoy N number of sessions, and we've got it covered! Your mental well-being matters to us. 3) Young and Amazing Team (IIT, NIT, Azim Premji University, Teach for India): Read here- IIT Grad Gives Up Rs 21 Lakh/Year Job, Starts Initiative That Could Revolutionise India’s Education 4) We are fun . Like crazy fun! & we love memes! Ask anyone around :) 5) We are crazy about Food , so you get brownie points for being a foodie! Location: Banka (Bihar) (Should be fluent in Hindi, both verbal and reading) This role is an onsite role which requires frequent travels to schools, gov offices and other stakeholder spaces. Compensation: INR 4 - 5 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience & fit) Note: Immediate opening Excited? #GetInvolved

A brief about us :) At Involve , were on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they dont just learn betterthey thrive. We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students werent just passive listeners, but active participantsteaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together. Today, that vision is alive and growing. Weve worked with almost 1 million students across government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching , trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But its about more than academicsits about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India! We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. Weve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, weve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differentlyand effectively. But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters. Who We're Looking For Were building a team of people who caredeeply. People who have led projects or teams, who can collaborate across organizations, and who genuinely believe in students and their potential. We want folks who show up with curiosity, kindness, and a relentless drive to solve problems. If you value ownership, integrity, care, quality, and bold ideas , youll fit right in. This isnt just a job. Its a chance to be part of something biggerto build a movement thats putting students back at the center of education. Key Responsibilities: 1. Program Design & Implementation: Co-create and support the design of partner-led interventions focused on student leadership, peer teaching, and agency. Coordinate the rollout of pilots and joint initiatives with partner organizations. Develop resource materials, session plans, and toolkits to strengthen partner implementation. 2. Partnership Strengthening: Facilitate ongoing engagement with partner organizations regular check-ins, joint reviews, and field coordination. Onboard and orient new partners into the partnership ecosystem. Draft and manage MoUs, proposals, and work plans collaboratively with partners. 3. Collective Building (The Agency Collective): Support operations and coordination of The Agency Collective platforms like Edu-Revolution, and learning circles. Organize monthly meetings, thematic discussions, and student-led showcases. Build and manage documentation, calendars, and knowledge sharing across the collective. 4. Communication & Storytelling: Manage internal communication across partners and collective members via WhatsApp, email, and shared documents. Document stories of change, partner case studies, and student experiences for internal and external dissemination. 5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL): Develop simple M&E tools to track partner capacity building, sustainability of practices, and student agency outcomes. Lead periodic reflection and learning processes with partners. Maintain a tracker or dashboard to support decision-making and course correction. Why you should join us: 1) The 15% at Involve 15% of your work-time (~1 hr/day) at Involve will be allotted for collaborative learning in the initial months. This will later evolve into an opportunity, as an individual, to investigate a new idea - to innovate, to create. There are primary focus areas you could explore that can directly contribute to the project: Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Thinking Student leadership & future-ready skills Engaging Teachers to create more opportunities for student-driven learning. This will help identify your area of interest and explore learning opportunities, something that will contribute towards your self-development and career growth in the long run. 2) Non-linear growth 3) High Impact work; Strong ownership for the work you do and No hierarchy! 4) Young and Amazing Team (IIT, NIT, Azim Premji University, Teach for India, gandhi Fellowship): Read here- IIT Grad Gives Up Rs 21 Lakh/Year Job, Starts Initiative That Could Revolutionise India’s Education 5) We are fun. Like crazy fun! & we love memes! Ask anyone around :) 6) We are crazy about Food, so you get brownie points for being a foodie! People we are looking for We always hire for attitude first, smarts next and then your skills . We are looking for individuals who align with our Vision & Values and who have what it takes to solve the most complex of problems, to build the next big education organization! What we promise to give you is a steep growth and a great learning culture that we have built here (Read about one such experience here ). You should have: Education: An undergraduate degree in any stream is a must; a master’s degree is a plus Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in designing education programs. Experience with leading projects independently would be preferred Skills: Should be a good planner and a go-getter; able to work collaboratively in teams; strong communication (oral and written) skills in English and Hindi; Research skills; M&E and data analysis; session design (for student and adult learning) Strong work Ethics: Punctuality, Sense of environment, self-driven; Interests: Passionate about education Location: Bangalore but willing to travel regularly to field (Should be fluent in English and Hindi, oral, reading and writing) Compensation: INR 4.5-6 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience & fit) Joining: Immediately Excited? #GetInvolved