Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager-Mumbai

Designation: M&E Manager

Location: Mumbai / Remote

Employment Type: Renewable Fixed-Term Contract

Organization Background:

Established in 2007, Educate Girls (a project of 'Foundation to Educate Girls Globally') is holistically tackling issues at the root cause of gender inequality in India's education system. This has helped to ensure over 90% enrolment and higher attendance, as well as improved school infrastructure, quality of education, and learning outcomes for all girls.

Our comprehensive model helps communities assess their school situation, initiate action plans, and empowers them to sustain positive results at the lowest cost. Educate Girls believes that if girls in the most backward gender gap districts are educated now, they will have the potential to enter the formal economy, gain employment, and lift their families out of poverty. By leveraging the government's existing investment in schools, Educate Girls delivers measurable results to a large number of beneficiaries and avoids duplication or parallel delivery of services.

Because of the sustainability and scalability of the model, Educate Girls has grown from a 500-school pilot project in the Pali district of Rajasthan to now serving thousands of schools, reaching millions of children in some of India's most remote areas. The non-governmental organization has a management and outreach office in Mumbai and operations in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh and is committed to launching interventions in multiple new geographies across India over the coming years.

Scope & Overview of the Role:

The M&E Manager will support the design of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, oversee its implementation on the ground, generate insights and red flags, and share detailed reports with stakeholders. The role will also involve providing data-driven inputs to refine the program for the next cycle and ensure continuous improvement in implementation and outcomes.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implementation of M&E Framework:

• Support in designing and refining the Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the Pragati Program.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative tools for monitoring.

2. Field Monitoring and Data Collection:

• Oversee the implementation of baseline, midline, and endline evaluations to track program progress and outcomes.
• Ensure field-level data collection processes are accurate, consistent, and timely.

3. Data Analysis and Insights:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness and identify trends in program performance.
• Generate actionable insights and red flags to inform program strategy and operational improvements.

4. Stakeholder Reporting:

• Prepare and share detailed reports with key stakeholders, including program teams, donors, and government partners.
• Contribute to the planning and refinement of program activities based on data insights.

5. Training and Capacity Building:

• Work with the team to train and build the capacity of field staff, including Preraks, Pragati Coordinators, and other relevant personnel.

6. Data Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data collected from the field through regular audits, validations, and follow-ups.

7. Program Learning, Feedback, and Continuous Improvement:

• Provide insights and recommendations for the next program cycle to improve design and implementation.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform broader organizational strategies.

Preferred Education Background:

• Minimum: Master’s Degree in a relevant data field or a related field of social sector.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Proven experience in the social sector with a strong focus on Monitoring and Evaluation.
• A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in M&E roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in using frameworks such as log frames and theory of change to guide program monitoring and evaluation.
• Extensive experience in advanced data collection and analysis methods, including designing and implementing surveys, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and generating actionable insights.

Preferred Technical Skill Set:

1. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel and SPSS is required; knowledge of SQL and Python is desirable.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.

2. Analytical Skills:

• Advanced skills in data analysis, generating actionable insights, creating dashboards, and interpreting trends to guide program decisions.
• Experience in developing and refining indicators, frameworks, and KPIs for monitoring and evaluation.

3. Project Management:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and multitask effectively in a dynamic program environment.

4. Communication Skills:

• Exceptional skills in report writing and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Skill Set:

Fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15-20% of the time in specific months to program areas at the state/district/block levels, as may be required