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Consultant- Research & Landscape Report

  • Full Time
  • On-Site - Delhi
  • 6 months
  • Project posted on: 8/10/2026
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Consultant- Research & Landscape Report

  • Strategy and Consulting
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Program Management Support (PMO)
  • Strategy development

On-Site - Delhi

Full Time

6 months

 8/10/2026

Assignment Details

Our Client,  A leading Research-Led University is looking for  Consultant- Research & Landscape Report whose primary mandate will be to work on higher education research philanthropy in India.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Research philanthropy landmark report: diagnose the scale of India's research funding gap, identify and evaluate funding models (domestic and global), and define what funders should and could support - producing a report intended for active use by HNIs and other funders as a reference for how to engage with this space.
  • Work with Leadership to scope priority areas more broadly, such as research universities, civic spaces, libraries, and other public-purpose institutions.
  • Engage in dipstick secondary research to diagnose binding constraints in issue areas and develop initial hypotheses around opportunities for impact (e.g., what constraints, if solved, unlock capital in an area; what arguments aid in catalysing philanthropy).
  • Oversee the creation of knowledge material across priority areas by identifying potential partners, developing terms of reference, and managing projects to completion.
  • Provide continued program support to organisations, programs, or public goods that may stem from this knowledge output.
  • Maintain a high bar on rigour, discipline, and credibility across all outputs.

Skills Required

Qualifications:

 

  • Undergraduate or masters degrees from top tier institutions. While there is no preference for a particular major or specialisation, we expect to see a high degree of intellectual curiosity and sophistication.
  • 2 to 6 years of work experience in a consulting or challenging/high growth environment.
  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline.
  • Excellent writing ability that is clear, concise and analytic in style.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills.
  • High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require.

Desired Qualities

 

  • High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues.
  • Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to understand and consider organisational culture and change.
  • Ability to function and interact in a professional level capacity to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of the respective organisations.
  • Ability to adapt and exhibit confidence in a highly evolving, agile, and fast paced work environment.
  • Ability to do research and distil important concepts in a structured, concise, yet comprehensive manner.
  • Broad and strategic mindset, creative aptitude and effective use of independent judgement.
  • Operating style suited to working in a small-organisation setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.

About the Client

A private research university, providing a liberal education in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences

Industry

Development/Not-for-Profit, Professional Services - Consulting

Experience Required:

4+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Strategic Research
  • Philanthrophy
  • Landscape Report
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Research
  • Market Research
  • Development Sector
  • Report Writing

No of open positions:

1

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