Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation and Impact

Position Title : Senior Manager – M & E and Impact

Department :

Impact | Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Location : Bengaluru

Reporting To :

Director – New Initiatives and Impact

Organization :

United Way Bengaluru (UWBe)

Type : Full-time

About United Way Bengaluru

United Way

is the world’s oldest and largest privately funded charity, with a rich legacy of over

137 years

and a presence in

40+ countries

through

1,100+ local chapters . Collectively, we raise nearly

USD 5 billion annually

and engage more than

2.5 million corporate and community volunteers

across the globe.

Established in

2008 ,

United Way Bengaluru (UWBe)

works to create sustainable and scalable impact in urban and rural communities in and around Bengaluru. We collaborate with communities, institutions, corporates, and government bodies to

unlock collective potential

and

drive measurable social change .

Our focus areas include :

Enhancing access to

quality education

Improving

healthcare services

Empowering

marginalized communities

Promoting

environmental sustainability

UWBe also plays a pivotal role in

employee volunteering and CSR engagement , enabling individuals and organizations to make meaningful contributions to society.

Learn more : www.uwbengaluru.org

Role Overview : The

Senior Manager – M & E and Impact

will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and enhancement of robust M&E systems across all programs and thematic areas. The role emphasizes

data-driven decision-making ,

impact measurement ,

team leadership , and

cross-functional collaboration .

The incumbent will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s evidence-based approach, ensuring high-quality data systems, impactful reporting, and insights that drive innovation, donor confidence, and program excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategy & Framework Development

Lead the design and implementation of M&E strategies, frameworks, and systems across projects and verticals.

Develop

logical frameworks, results frameworks, KPIs, and Theories of Change

aligned with program goals.

Ensure alignment of M&E systems with

donor requirements, organizational impact metrics,

and on-ground realities.

Foster an environment of

evidence-based decision-making and adaptive learning

across teams.

2. Research, Evaluation & Insights

Design and manage

baseline, midline, endline, and impact evaluations .

Conduct and synthesize

secondary research

to strengthen program strategy and design.

Ensure high-quality data collection, validation, and analysis through internal teams or external agencies.

Translate M&E data into

insights

for advocacy, fundraising, and program refinement.

3. Capacity Building & Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the M&E team, fostering a culture of learning and accountability.

Build the capacity of

project teams and partner agencies

on M&E tools and best practices.

Promote organization-wide understanding and ownership of M&E processes.

4. Data Management & Reporting

Establish and manage

centralized, technology-enabled MIS systems

for real-time monitoring.

Create and disseminate

dashboards, analytical reports, and data visualizations

for diverse stakeholders.

Maintain a

repository

of M&E frameworks, tools, datasets, and field documentation.

5. Field Support & Quality Assurance

Conduct regular

field visits

to monitor progress, validate data, and ensure adherence to M&E standards.

Support program teams in

interpreting data

for timely course correction and improved outcomes.

Provide hands-on guidance for

quality assurance

in implementation and reporting.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

Support

resource mobilization efforts

by contributing data-driven insights to proposals and donor reports.

Represent UWBe at internal reviews, donor meetings, and external forums with evidence-backed presentations.

Collaborate with

government and technical partners

to strengthen sectoral monitoring practices.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with

vertical leads

to design M&E systems tailored to each thematic area.

Partner with

Communications, Partnerships, and Finance teams

to integrate data for storytelling, compliance, and reporting.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Proven expertise in

M&E strategy, research design, and statistical analysis.

Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated experience in

CSR, development, or nonprofit

settings.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and field teams across regions.

Proficiency in

Excel, Power BI / Tableau, SPSS / STATA / R,

and data collection platforms (ODK, Kobo, SurveyCTO).

Qualifications :

Graduate / Postgraduate in

Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics, or related disciplines.

15+ years

of relevant experience, with at least

10 years in core M&E leadership roles

(preferably in CSR or nonprofit sectors).

Fluency in

English and Hindi ; proficiency in

Kannada

preferred.

Willingness to

travel

to project locations as required.

Compensation :

INR 20–24 LPA + Variable Pay of INR 1–2 Lakhs , based on prior experience, qualifications, and subject expertise.

How to Apply : Please send your

updated CV

and a

cover letter

explaining your interest and fit for the role to :

hr@uwbengaluru.org

(only applications / Profiles received through email will be considered)

Subject Line :

Application for Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation

United Way Bengaluru is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applications will be reviewed against the job requirements, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Selection Process : Shortlisting :

Based on application quality and alignment with role requirements (with evaluator notes).

First Round : Interview with

Sriram (Reporting Manager) .

Second Round : Interview with

Venkat (In-person) .

Third Round : Interview with

Rajesh (In-person) .

Fourth Round : HR Discussion

– cultural fit, compensation, and logistics.

Final Step :

Reference checks, salary confirmation, and offer issuance.