Nayan Dave
New Delhi
Summary
Dedicated research and evaluation professional with over 10 years of experience working for implementation, evaluation and advocacy organizations across the education and public health sectors. Expert in program evaluation, strategic project oversight, data-driven decision-making, and program improvement. Proficient in statistical tools and software, with a strong track record in designing theories of change and M&E strategies for large-scale programs. Skilled in training and providing technical support to strengthen MEL capacity for key stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor – Research Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E)
Room to Read
07.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage comprehensive evaluation studies (eg. student learning outcomes, teachers classroom practices) of foundational literacy programs. These include impact evaluations and process evaluations to assess program implementation fidelity, program effectiveness, and program scalability.
- Lead the development and enhancement of RM&E processes by aligning strategic RM&E plans with organizational goals. Such as, streamline program monitoring systems with innovative data visualization and KPI reporting, design theory of change and M&E strategies for scale-up programs.
- Provide training and technical assistance to key stakeholders, including evaluation partners, government. officials, partner organization on evaluations and research.
- Develop a wide range of knowledge products, including study briefs, blogs, and training manuals, to enhance the visibility and communication of the RM&E department.
- Manage and guide the RM&E team members.
- Expand RM&E capabilities through effective collaboration, coordination, and communication by actively engaging in inter- and intra-departmental support, guidance, and learning.
- Identify and address challenges proactively, maintaining project momentum to achieve key outcomes.
Technical Specialist
Population Council Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Manage implementation research on school-to-work transition amongst adolescent girls, examining processes and program delivery at scale.
- Develop knowledge products such as policy briefs on empowerment of adolescent girls.
Consultant – Health Economist
Oxford Policy Management
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Lead health system strengthening initiatives in Bihar, conducting econometric analyses to assess leadership competence and motivation among health workers.
Senior Research Associate
ASER Centre, Pratham Education Foundation
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Monitor ASER 2016 surveys in multiple states, piloting tools to capture functional literacy and income activities.
- Develop learning-related briefs using multi-year ASER data, contributing to policy recommendations on dropout rates.
Consultant
Global Health Strategies
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Conduct market opportunity and landscape analyses for health instruments and cervical cancer prevention strategies.
- Develop data analysis reports on health and nutrition, supporting strategic health initiatives in India.
Assistant Professor
Glocal University
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics.
Education
M.Sc. (Economics) - Environment and Natural Resources Economics
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) University
01-2011
B.A. Hons. (Economics) - Economics and Statistics
University of Delhi
01-2009
M.Phil. (Planning and Development) - Health Economics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
01-2013
Skills
- Evaluation design (quantitative & mixed-methods)
- Statistical & analytical skills
- Solution driven
- Innovative and Negotiation skills
- Effective communicator
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Team support and collaboration
Affiliations
- Paper Publication: "Where Do Young Children Go? Provisioning in Early Childhood Education," in Springer Nature Singapore (2019).
- Panel Participation: Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference, Vancouver, organized by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Poster Presentation: HRS2018 Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, Liverpool.
Accomplishments
- Exceeded performance expectations in 2022 and 2023.
- Received Global CARES award in 2023.
- Received Exceptional Supervisor award in 2023.
- Received Learning Champion award in 2024.
Certification
- Results Based Program Management course by Indian School of Development Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) course by Pyramid Learning.
- Measurement and Survey Design course by J-PAL.
- Analyzing and Understanding Learning Assessment for Evidence-Based Policy Making workshop by UNESCO.
- Statistical Concepts and Data Analysis in Research workshop by Clinical Development Services Agency.
- Time-Series Modelling and Forecasting workshop at Christ University.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Advisor – Research Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E)
Room to Read
07.2022 - Current
Technical Specialist
Population Council Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022
Consultant – Health Economist
Oxford Policy Management
04.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Research Associate
ASER Centre, Pratham Education Foundation
04.2015 - 04.2017
Consultant
Global Health Strategies
07.2014 - 03.2015
Assistant Professor
Glocal University
07.2013 - 06.2014
M.Sc. (Economics) - Environment and Natural Resources Economics
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) University
B.A. Hons. (Economics) - Economics and Statistics
University of Delhi
M.Phil. (Planning and Development) - Health Economics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
- Results Based Program Management course by Indian School of Development Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) course by Pyramid Learning.
- Measurement and Survey Design course by J-PAL.
- Analyzing and Understanding Learning Assessment for Evidence-Based Policy Making workshop by UNESCO.
- Statistical Concepts and Data Analysis in Research workshop by Clinical Development Services Agency.
- Time-Series Modelling and Forecasting workshop at Christ University.
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