Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Safe-Hub, a platform that has received endorsements from the United Nations, the German Presidency, and Michelle Obama, is a globally recognized and award-winning initiative that empowers communities and fosters the potential of young individuals both on and off the sports field. At the heart of Safe-Hub is an ecosystem featuring a state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes an artificial turf sports field linked to community buildings and a local economic development zone. This ecosystem offers a physically and emotionally safe environment where young people can access a range of opportunities and support in areas such as personal development, health, digital education, employability, and entrepreneurship through sports and services. Safe-Hub has already implemented impactful programs in South Africa, Germany and the United States.

Safe-Hub India has started its inaugural in Faridabad, Delhi NCR. The organization aims to collaborate with youths hailing from underprivileged and vulnerable localities by establishing regional partnerships, involving the community and delivering exceptional career readiness and youth development initiatives based on football and other sorts. Safe-Hub aspires to revolutionize lives within the Delhi NCR’s underprivileged communities.

JOB SCOPE

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager to lead the development and implementation of our M&E systems in India. This is a new role created to build a robust, evidence-driven approach to impact measurement and learning within Safe-Hub India. The M&E Manager will be responsible for setting up systems, collecting and analysing data, and translating insights into actionable recommendations for programme improvement, fundraising, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

The M&E Manager will be responsible for:

· Designing and implementing a comprehensive M&E strategy tailored to Safe-Hub India’s

programmes and aligned with Safe-Hub Global frameworks.

· Developing relevant theories of change, indicators, and data collection tools for both qualitative

and quantitative programme evaluation.

· Leading the design of tools and systems to measure outputs, outcomes, and impact across

EduFootball, Playmaker, Youth Café, and Collective Impact programmes.

· Collaborating with program staff to integrate M&E into daily implementation cycles and support

data-informed programme adjustments.

· Collecting, analyzing, and presenting data that informs programme effectiveness, community

needs, and areas for improvement.

· Developing & Digitizing M&E processes and portals.

· Producing regular reports, dashboards, and learning documents for internal and external

stakeholders, including donors and government partners.

· Developing Safe-Hub India’s Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework and indicators.

· Coordinating and facilitating external evaluations and assessments when needed while

maintaining data integrity and ethical standards.

· Training and supporting staff and partners in M&E practices and systems use.

· Representing Safe-Hub India in global M&E conversations and contributing to knowledge-

sharing across regions.

· Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to foster a learning-oriented culture within

the organisation.

· Serving as a culture and values ambassador for Safe-Hub India by promoting accountability, inclusion, transparency, and impact-driven work.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.

Minimum 9 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably in youth development, education, sport-for-development, or community-based programmes.

Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks, tools, and systems including theory of change, logical frameworks, and impact indicators.

Demonstrated experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with statistical or data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.

Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling way.

Experience working in multicultural, low-resource, or start-up environments is highly desirable.

If you meet the requirements mentioned above and would like to apply for the role of Fundraising Manager, please send your CV to “swati.chaurasia@edufootball.org” and “amit.sharma@edufootball.org” with the subject line "Application for Monitoring & Evaluation Manager" by 15th Oct 2025.