About the job

Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Experience: 4-6 years

Type of engagement: Contract (1 year)

About Sattva:

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale:

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses and governments to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Businesses and Governments all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and the UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About Impact Measurement And Advisory:

Sattva's Impact Measurement and Advisory (IMA) team conducts rigorous evaluations that help in evidence-based decision making and action for funders and social sector practitioners. IMA uses mixed methods of research including qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection using a 360-degree perspective gathering insights from all direct and indirect stakeholders associated with the social program.

Sattva's IMA has carried out 85 evaluations in thematic areas such as agriculture and allied activities, education and livelihood, skill development and entrepreneurship, water and sanitation, women empowerment, and natural resource management. These evaluations are implemented across the lifecycle of a social program including needs assessment, program evaluation, social audit, impact assessment, brand perception, and social return on investment. The actionable insights from the studies have informed program strategy, program operationalization inputs, and ecosystem learning for philanthropic foundations, corporates, corporate foundations, non-profits, multilateral and impact ecosystems across India, Africa, and South Asia.

The Opportunity:

The Consultant will be an integral part of our Impact Measurement and Advisory working on designing and building solutions that address our customer needs and create measurable social impact. They will be directly responsible for:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Research design and implementation:

- Support the design and implementation of learning studies focused on the evolution, effectiveness, and systems-level impact of Saamuhika Shakti.

- Conduct fieldwork, including interviews, focus groups, observations, and document reviews.

- Synthesize data into actionable insights and contribute to internal and external dissemination materials (learning briefs, presentations, reflection decks, etc.).

- Apply mixed-method approaches to triangulate evidence from partners, community groups, and institutional stakeholders.

- Utilize statistical methods to derive insights and effectively communicate findings through clear and visually compelling representations.

Operations:

- Lead study-level operational planning, including logistics, partner coordination, and field scheduling.

- Engage with program partners, community resource persons, and community members to effectively assess social, developmental interventions.

- Create documentation, reports and tools to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of projects, activities, on-ground efforts etc.

- Support translation and interpretation of field data and reports in Kannada and/or Tamil as required.

- Maintaining visibility of project management, planning and closure through documentation and communication

- Ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables and maintaining timelines

Learning and Synthesis:

- Contribute to ongoing MEL and learning processes, including reflection sessions and learning workshops.

- Help create modular knowledge products and synthesize evidence into system-level learnings. This could take the shape of toolkits, learning documents, thought leadership articles and webinars.

- Participate in collaborative learning spaces with partners, offering analytical and facilitation support.

- Relevant qualifications, experience, skills: Our goal is realizing the impact on the ground and to drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who align with our vision and have the following profile:

- A postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Economics or in the field of social and human sciences and related disciplines would be desirable; Additional certification programs in data analytics, impact evaluation, systems change, etc., would be desirable.

- 4-6 years of professional experience in non-profits/research advisory firms/social enterprises/consulting firms/fellowships is mandatory.

- Applicants with prior exposure to designing and implementing MEL systems for large scale collective impact/multi-stakeholder initiatives.

- Demonstrates strong conceptual understanding of qualitative inquiry, participatory methods, and systems thinking in program evaluation.

- Proficient in designing and implementing customized tools for accurate data collection and analyzing non-numerical data in real-world settings through various methods.

- Proficiency in Kannada (mandatory); Speaking proficiency in Tamil is an added advantage.

- Effectively balances quality standards and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

- Skilled in both written communication and presentations, adept at crafting clear, concise written materials and delivering engaging presentations.

- Demonstrates adeptness in analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to achieve desired outcomes.

- Demonstrates proficiency in navigating and resolving conflicts through effective communication and compromise to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

- Skillfully cultivates relationships with partners, fosters collaboration towards shared goals, and develops innovative strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody's business.

Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design

Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment

Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can

Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow