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Senior Lead ( Monitoring & Evaluation ) [3 Days Left]

Saplings HRMumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 days ago
Job description

Job Title - Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Lead

Location - Mumbai, Maharashtra (with travel to project locations)

Sector - Inclusive Education & Economic Opportunities

Experience - 5–7 years’ experience in M&E, research, or impact assessment (education / livelihoods / disability sectors preferred)

Start Date - ASAP

Location - Oshiwara, Mumbai

Working Hours - 8 hrs / day, flexible between 9 : 30 am – 6 : 30 pm. 5 days a week

Languages - English & Hindi

Salary - Rs. 1,00,000 / - to 1,50,000 / - per month

Note : If interested please share your CV at pooja@saplingshr.com

Role Overview

The Senior M&E Lead will be responsible for leading the Monitoring & Evaluation strategy across all Sol’s ARC programs. This includes designing frameworks, ensuring high-quality data collection, analyzing program impact, and supporting teams to make evidence-based decisions. The role will also provide strategic leadership on building an evidence-driven culture and communicating impact to donors, governments, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic M&E Frameworks

  • Design and oversee program-wide M&E frameworks, indicators, and results chains aligned with Sol’s ARC’s strategy and donor requirements.
  • Standardize and digitize M&E systems across inclusive education and livelihood projects.

2. Data Collection & Validation

  • Supervise design and roll-out of surveys, and evaluation studies.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data collection through field teams and digital tools.
  • Conduct random spot checks to validate field data and ensure data integrity.
  • Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making across teams.
  • 3. Analysis, Reporting & Knowledge Sharing

  • Analyze program data to generate actionable insights on outcomes and impact.
  • Develop real-time dashboards for program monitoring.
  • Prepare and present periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for leadership, donors, and government stakeholders.
  • 4. Capacity Building & Team Support

  • Train and mentor program staff and field teams on M&E tools, data analysis, and compliance.
  • Provide technical support to strengthen evidence-based planning and adaptive learning.
  • 5. External Engagement

  • Represent Sol’s ARC in donor meetings, government forums, and external evaluations.
  • Collaborate with research agencies and partners on joint studies and impact assessments.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    1.M&E Framework Implementation

    100% of projects have updated and approved M&E frameworks with indicators aligned to donor and organizational requirements by Q2 of each FY.

    2. Data Accuracy & Timeliness

  • 95% of program data collected is validated and error-free.
  • 100% of monthly data submissions and dashboards are completed within 7 working days of month-end.
  • 3.Impact Reporting & Insights

  • Quarterly impact reports delivered to donors and leadership on or before due dates.
  • At least 3 evidence-based insights / recommendations implemented per program annually.
  • 4.Capacity Building

  • Minimum 2 training workshops conducted annually for program and field staff on M&E practices.
  • 80% of trained staff demonstrate improved knowledge and skills (assessed via pre-post tests or feedback).
  • 5.External Engagement

  • Represent Sol’s ARC in at least 2 external forums (donor / government / research) annually.
  • 100% of donor audit queries and external evaluation requirements addressed within the agreed timeline.
  • Skills & Competencies

    Experience :

  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, or Impact Assessment within the development / social sector, preferably in education, livelihoods, or disability inclusion.
  • Proven ability to design and implement M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and theories of change; lead baseline, midline, and endline studies; and deliver high-quality impact evaluations.
  • Technical Expertise :

  • Command over quantitative and qualitative research methods with an understanding of at least one statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, R, advanced Excel)
  • Understanding of digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, etc.)
  • Skilled in designing and managing real-time dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Zoho Analytics.
  • Communication & Influence :

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights and reports for diverse stakeholders, including donors, governments, and community partners.
  • Confident in representing program findings in external forums, reviews, and audits.
  • Leadership & Collaboration :

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity of M&E staff and program teams.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Adaptive, proactive, and solution-oriented in dynamic environments.
  • Sector Knowledge :

  • Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (CSR, international funders, multilaterals, government-funded projects) and practical exposure to education, livelihoods, and disability inclusion initiatives is preferred.
  • Command over quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Proficiency in at least one statistical tool (SPSS, STATA, R, or Excel advanced functions).
  • Ability to design and manage dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or Zoho Analytics preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to simplify data into narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability for cross-functional teams.
  • Professional Traits – You Are

  • A natural planner who builds structure and timelines that others can rely on.
  • Proactive : spot gaps, propose fixes, build team capacity when needed.
  • Data-savvy : use evidence to refine narratives and drive decisions.
  • Calm under shifting priorities; re-prioritise without drama.
  • Consistently professional with colleagues, partners and leadership.
  • Hungry to learn, yet firm on boundaries, quality and accountability.
  • Attitude

  • “Yes-and” mindset – you amplify ideas instead of shutting them down.
  • Ownership over blame – you fix the problem before explaining it.
  • Growth-oriented – feedback is fuel, not criticism.
  • Tools – Demonstrable Expertise

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
  • M & E Tools
  • Statistical tools
  • Comfortable self-learning and experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT to speed up drafting or data synthesis.
  • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead evidence-driven impact measurement at scale.
  • Exposure to state-level and national-level policy and donor engagement.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation and growth.
  • Competitive salary package with benefits, aligned with sector benchmarks.
  • Regards,

    Pooja Vishwakarma

    Team Saplings HR

    Phone Number : 9116863306

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