CHANCEN International - Researcher - Feasibility Study Expert/Researcher

Feasibility Study Expert/Researcher

Job Summary:

The Researcher plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and assisting in the execution of business development strategies. CHANCEN International is seeking a dynamic and dedicated associate to join our team on a short-term consultancy basis for the period of 6 months

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Feasibility Study Management:

- Lead the design and execution of the feasibility study, ensuring alignment with Chancen's objectives.

- Coordinate focus group discussions and interviews with key stakeholders, including education providers, financial institutions etc

- Collaborate with internal teams and implementation partners to gather insights and advise on the capital structure required to fund ISAs.

- Draft and review contract templates and other legal documents necessary for the implementation of the ISA model in India.

- Synthesize research findings into a comprehensive presentation, including a proposed pilot design and roadmap for implementation.

Pilot Project Management:

- Oversee the planning and execution of the ISA pilot in India, ensuring all activities align with the project's objectives and timelines.

- Coordinate with internal product knowledge experts at Chancen and implementing partners to support pilot implementation.

- Monitor and evaluate pilot progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the pilot project, ensuring successful outcomes.

- Identify new market opportunities for ISA

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, training providers, financial providers etc.

- Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications in India and other countries, when appropriate.

- Ensure transparent and effective communication across all project stakeholders.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Prepare detailed reports on project milestones, challenges, and successes for internal and external stakeholders.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all project activities, decisions, and learnings.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Research Analyst , Economics, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.

- 5+ years of experience in Research, with a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

- Experience in the education sector, financial services, and social enterprise, particularly in India, is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.

- Proficiency in project management tools and software.

- Fluency in English, Hindi and knowledge of regional languages in India is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Income Share Agreements (ISAs) or other innovative financing models.

- Understanding of the regulatory and financial landscape in India.

- Experience in stakeholder management in the private, public sector, and civil society at all levels.