Job Description

Published 2025-10-30

About Quest Alliance:

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we've been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.


Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners--especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.


We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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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

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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.

Contact

To Apply:

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



At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

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