Avi Jain | Impact Scientist

WHO AM I?

I'm an experienced development expert with a passion for impact and sustainability. Trust me, making an impact isn't just necessary - it's also tons of fun! I've led numerous national and international consulting projects in diverse sectors like impact investment, health, agriculture, energy, and skill development. The secret? It's all about the approach.

As an established social scientist, I've delved deep into the realms of financial inclusion, women empowerment, sustainability, agriculture, and labor majorly in South Asia. With over half a decade of experience, I've conducted cutting-edge research studies that unravel the complexities of these domains. Armed with advanced statistical tools and methods, I decipher patterns, unveil insights, and pave the way for transformative change.

My innovative, global, and cost-effective methods for impact evaluation and SROI analysis have helped organizations achieve meaningful results while saving costs and improving processes. I'm well-versed in global impact and sustainability reporting standards and can assure you that sustainability isn't just a buzzword - it's a must-have. With my expertise in developing monitoring and evaluation systems, I've helped organizations make strategic decisions to maximize their impact.

I also have a knack for data visualization and storytelling, which I believe is the key to making an impact. And while I'm highly skilled in technical aspects like ESG assessment and game theory, I'm equally adept at engaging with stakeholders, designing programs, and managing projects.

Let me be your impact whisperer - together, we'll communicate your organization's social and environmental impact in a clear, concise, and compelling way.

"The probability of making this world a better place is Zero and One. Zero when we work for ourselves and One when we work for others." - Avi Jain

Who

"The power of we will always overpower I be it an individual effort or a group one."

Theory of Change

I believe in transforming the world multiple steps at a time! I enable organisations to implement cutting-edge data-driven sustainable solutions that drives positive change for generations to come. I believe by harnessing the power of collective action, design, and data science, we can tackle even the toughest developmental challenges and create lasting impact. My a approach involves developing effective public policies and utilizing advanced impact evaluation mechanisms through rigorous research, expert consulting, and powerful multilateral partnerships.

Guiding Values!

Impact with a smile: Making a difference should be fun, not a chore! I believe in bringing a positive, can-do attitude to all my projects, and I'm always ready to unleash my inner impact superhero to drive change.

Sustainability everywhere: Sustainability isn't just a buzzword, it's a way of life! I believe it can be the core of everything we do if we get it right. I always explore sustainability as the core impact value in all my engagement.

Tech-tastic impact: Technology is a game-changer, and I'm here to help you level up! As a tech-tastic impact enthusiast, I'm always exploring new ways to harness the power of tech to create positive change in the world.

Data with a twist: Let's be honest, data can be boring. But not when you're working with me! As a data visualization wizard and storytelling ninja, I'm always finding new and exciting ways to story'ize data for building strategies.

Stakeholder love: Relationships matter, and that's why I'm all about stakeholder engagement! From clients to beneficiaries, I believe in building strong, lasting connections to co-create solutions that truly make a difference.

Why

My Experience

My journey has been a phenomenal learning experience for me. Institutions, people and places representing diverse areas of development have enhanced my senses and introduced them to unusual and less travelled route of learning. I have worked with local, national and international organisations and have participated in various fellowships and programmes. I have developed three core areas during my journey i.e. design, research and programme management and development.

Organisations I have worked/engaged with....

Avi Jain's engagement with Ministry of Education

Avi Jain's engagement with Ananya Finance

Avi Jain's engagement with The Rural Post

Avi Jain's engagement with Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation

What

How

HOW?

My quest to develop a versatile personality in the development sector enabled me to garner a diverse experience. The grind of becoming a truly impactful development professional has helped me in empowering institutions to absorb my skilled experience for various projects and programmes. The section entails a set of many activities I have engaged in as a consultant, researcher, manager and practitioner.

With my expertise in data analysis and monitoring and evaluation, I help organizations establish cost-effective and relevant monitoring and evaluation systems. I utilize lean data approaches, theory of change methodologies, and data dashboard management techniques to streamline the process. I also assist in developing performance indicators and measurement tools, which enable organizations to track their progress and make data-driven decisions.

Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation

I don't just conduct impact evaluation and advanced impact studies, I design tools and methodologies that aid in effective impact monitoring and management. From data collection to analysis, report writing to process documentation, I ensure that organisations have the right assessment tools for their programmes.

Impact Evaluation

Sustainable development goals are essential for a better future, and I help organisations design and implement programmes that achieve them. Through capacity building, branding, communications, monitoring & evaluation, and organisational development, I ensure that organisations are equipped with the right tools and frameworks for programme replication.

Programme Development and Management

Social intelligence analysis is crucial for positive and sustainable impact, and I help organisations conduct it through tools like game theory. I assist in forming multiple simulations of various policies on the end beneficiaries, so organisations can influence networks effectively.

Social Intelligence Analysis

I help organizations design and implement programmes for achieving sustainable development goals. For the same, I engage with organizations and aid in internal capacity building, branding and communications, monitoring & evaluation, and organizational development. also help organizations in developing tools and frameworks for effective monitoring and programme replication.

Social Marketing and Development Communication

Establishing an MIS that is lean, adaptable and relevant to the data analysis needs is essential for data-driven decision-making. I design resilient and adaptable information systems that are optimised for both short-term and long-term needs of the organisation, following a lean data approach.

MIS Development and Management

Any organisation or idea is as good as the system it follows. Hence, it is important to design a system that not only helps an institution achieve its objectives but also incorporates the needs and interest of all the stakeholders affected by the same. I help organisations design and implement inclusive systems for optimizing performance and lean culture in the space.

System Design Management

I may not be the best, but I do my best to conduct the right research for organisations that enables them to empower a body of knowledge. With my diverse experience in sociology, management, design and public policy, I focus on research areas that revolve around open societies, game theory, rural and slum communities, rural development, public policy, climate change and geopolitics.

Research and Knowledge Management

Impact Investment and Microfinance

I primarily work on establishing robust yet adaptative monitoring and evaluation systems in organizations for impact evaluation and designing impact driven solutions.

SECTORAL FOCUS

Heatlhcare Skill Development

Academia and Research

Corporate Social Responsibility

Agriculture and Livelihoods

NGO and Development Consulting

SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES

Empathy

Adaptability

Emotional Resilience

Metacognitive Skills

Learning Transfer

Adaptable Leadership

Mission Driven Leadership

Multidisciplinary Leadership

Perseverance

Creativity

Time Management

Negotiation

Time Management

Cross Cultural Communication

Spontaneity

Crticial Thinking

Soft Skills

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office

SPSS

Graphpad Prism

Atlas.ti

Social Research

System Design Management

Impact Evaluation

ESG Analysis

Design Thinking

Project Management

Social Six Sigma Analysis

Flourish Studio

Social Intelligence Analysis

SROI Analysis

Adobe Photoshop

Branding and Graphic Design

Stata

Dashboards

Monitoring and Evaluation

Impact

What IMPACT

Professionally, I have always focused on the 'how; and 'what' of doing things. However, the purpose of my life is not defined by what and how. It is defined on the basis of who I do it for. I understand the fact that I am mortal but not the impact I create. I firmly believe in creating impact that will continue to change lives irrespective of my presence. Hence, I always thrive to leave my impact imprints on communities and people from a sustainability point of view.

Human Imprints

beneficiaries directly and indirectly served

SDGs served with my work.

10,00,000+

10+

different livelihoods served with my work.

100+