1. Context Managing Monitoring & Evaluation at Arpan 2. Organogram Associate Director Research, Monitoring & Evaluation | Senior Manager Monitoring & Evaluation 3. Key Objectives of the Job Reporting to the Director R, M&E, you will run the function to create relevant solutions for Arpan s several programmes. 4. Major Deliverables 1. Monitoring Lead the updation and implementation of a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) framework for all programs, as well as the theory of change and assessment calendars. Ensure alignment of M&E systems with organisational goals, donor requirements, and global best practices in CSA prevention and healing. Collate organisational performance information results, indicators, baselines and targets to keep track of the changes and progress attained. Evaluate, test and confirm the usefulness of planned and reported performance information in accordance with the identified performance management and reporting framework. Ensure establishment and enrollment of high-quality MIS and generate regular monitoring reports to assess programme efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. Review, analyse, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights and provide input on programme implementation strategy in quarterly and annual reviews. 2. Evaluation Develop concept notes and methodologies for conducting baseline studies, process reviews, monitoring and evaluation studies including pre-post analysis and impact assessment studies. Design and digitise robust data collection tools. Creating sampling and assessment methodology and generating high-quality impact reports 3. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting Design and oversee qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to track program impact. Ensure timely and high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools like SPSS, Stata, Power BI, or other M&E software. Prepare impact reports, dashboards, and donor reports showcasing program effectiveness and areas for improvement. 4. Team Management and Team Building: Manage a group of managers, assistant managers directly and Senior executives, executives and associates indirectly in terms of M&E deliverables in their respective programme Do thorough checks of the deliverables submitted Mentor and manage the M&E team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Train program staff on M&E frameworks, data literacy, and evidence-based storytelling. Strengthen M&E integration across program, advocacy, and fundraising efforts. Oversee and manage Hiering responsibilities under the function Oversees the administrative responsibilities under the function. 5. Job Challenge Ethical Considerations: Conducting research and data collection in a sensitive area such as child abuse, ensuring confidentiality and safety of all stakeholders involved. Resource Constraints: Balancing the need for high-quality research and evaluations with limited budgets and timeframes. Managing Change and Driving Buy-In: Ensuring organizational-wide acceptance of agile, new-age M&E approaches that integrate digital tools and methodologies to assess reach and impact effectively. Balancing innovation with the need for training and cultural adaptation across teams. 6. Specialized job competencies In-depth knowledge of Research, Evaluation, data analytics and thematic understanding. Strong conceptual knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation principles, methodologies, and best practices. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo, or similar). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex data to diverse audiences. Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Strong project management and team leadership skill. 7. Educational Qualification Master s degree in public health, education, statistics, economics or related field. 8. Desired Experience A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in private or public sector organisations; including demonstrated success in research management and monitoring and evaluation of programs. Design and implement Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems to generate timely and accurate information. Excellent knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative), including experience developing monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, training materials, reports and summary forms. Excellent quantitative, problem-solving, analytical and statistical analysis skills (including strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with STATA or SAS). Capacity to synthesize monitoring data into effective presentation of results to help guide recommendations on performance improvement. Capacity to create and manage research designs using Quantitative or qualitative methodologies with relevant sampling strategies, for in-house research studies. 9. Other desired attributes Ability to negotiate and achieve consensus with key stakeholders. Ability to creatively solve challenging problems in the application of research and evaluation methods without extensive structural or operational support. Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative Openness to listen, learn and contribute beyond the confines of this role Hard working, detail-oriented, tenacious and systematic. Enthusiastic to do whatever it takes willing to take personal accountability for delivery Ability to work under pressure, flexible, highly organised and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines. 10. Location Mumbai 11. Salary range 12 Lakhs plus reimbursements (depending on skills and experience) Please send us your Resumes on About Arpan s Child Protection Policy : Arpan s work is child-centric where the key is to understand and value what the child wants and hence the child is an integral part of the decision-making process. This philosophy extends to all the programmes at Arpan, where children are the primary stakeholders.