Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Specialist | FRSN

About Future Right Skills Network (FRSN)

The Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) is a multi-stakeholder collaborative platform committed to enabling systemic transformation in India’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). FRSN brings together government, industry, and civil society organizations to strengthen the skilling ecosystem and improve employability outcomes for youth. The network drives collective action through data-driven learning, innovation, and policy engagement to influence national-level reform and institutional excellence in ITIs.

Role Overview

The FRSN (MER) Specialist will support the design, implementation, and institutionalization of FRSN’s systems for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research (MER). The role ensures that FRSN’s collective action—across geographies, partners, and thematic areas—is data-driven, outcome-oriented, and contributes to national-level learning and evidence generation on ITI transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Systems

• Support the design and implementation of FRSN’s MEL framework, aligned with the network’s Theory of Change and impact pathways (system and ecosystem levels).
• Develop and refine results frameworks, indicators, and tools to track progress across key thematic areas such as Grading Framework, Demand Mapping, Trainer Development, Industry Engagement, and Women in Work.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and data visualizations for reporting to the Steering Committee and funders.
• Facilitate learning reviews and performance tracking for pilots, projects, and advocacy efforts.
  

2. Research & Evidence Generation

• Design and coordinate research studies and assessments aligned with FRSN’s priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Support the preparation of policy briefs, white papers, and discussion notes on system transformation, trainer development, and gender inclusion.
• Contribute to periodic “State of ITIs” and system-readiness studies, ensuring evidence quality and relevance.
• Liaise with and manage external research partners, ensuring rigor, quality, and strategic alignment.
• Consolidate and synthesize findings from partner-led initiatives to strengthen FRSN’s knowledge base and advocacy strategy.

3. Learning & Knowledge Management

• Facilitate cross-partner learning and reflection sessions to extract insights from state-level and thematic initiatives.
• Develop and curate knowledge products such as learning reports, case studies, and data insights.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to translate data and research insights into accessible public-facing materials.
• Support learning circles and review meetings, ensuring that data and evidence inform FRSN’s strategic decisions.

4. Data Systems & Analytics

• Strengthen FRSN’s data architecture for streamlined data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Implement tech-enabled solutions (e.g., Power BI, Google Data Studio, Tableau) for real-time monitoring.
• Ensure data quality, ethics, and compliance, including adherence to data protection and privacy standards.

5. Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Build capacity of partners and internal teams on M&E tools, data collection, and analysis.
• Collaborate with partners to align frameworks and learning goals across the ecosystem.
• Represent FRSN’s evidence and learning agenda in external forums and collaborative engagements.

Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, or Learning, preferably in skills development, education, or system reform programs.
• Experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and conducting multi-stakeholder evaluations.
• Exposure to working with government, funders, and research partners is preferred.
• Strong understanding of M&E frameworks (logframes, Theory of Change, indicators).

• Ability to design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Strong analytical, writing, and data visualization skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or R.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Brownie Points If You are …..

• Systems thinker who understands linkages between programs, policy, and ecosystem outcomes.
• Collaborative, facilitative leader with a learning-oriented approach suited to network environments.

Deep commitment to evidence-based decision-making, continuous learning, and system-level change.

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To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

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