Monitoring , Evaluation & Learning Lead

JD for Monitoring , Evaluation & Learning Lead at
Involve Learning Solutions Foundation

At Involve, we’re on a mission to bring students to the center of their own learning journeys. We believe that when students are trusted, supported, and given space to lead, they don’t just learn better they thrive.

We started back in 2018 when our founders, Divanshu and Samyak, both fresh out of IIT Madras, chose to skip placements and instead build something that mattered. They envisioned classrooms where students weren’t just passive listeners, but active participantsteaching, mentoring, leading, and growing together.

Today, that vision is alive and growing, and we are working with government schools in six Indian states. Our core program, Peer Teaching, trains senior students to mentor their juniors in foundational skills like reading and math. But it’s about more than academicsit’s about building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and agency. Because we believe agency is the key to breaking cycles of inequality and helping young people truly own their futures. Over the next 5 years we look forward to creating impact for 10 million children across the length and breadth of India!

We work hand-in-hand with state and district governments in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. We’ve been lucky to be backed by incredible partners like the Agency Fund, Acumen, Central Square Foundation, and Wells Fargo. And along the way, we’ve been recognized by platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education for doing things differentlyand effectively.

But honestly, what keeps us going is our students. The girl who ran her first peer-led session with shaky hands and a steady voice. The boy who found his voice helping his classmates. The thousands of stories that remind us every day why this work matters.

Position overview

The MEL Lead will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and strengthening of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems across programs. The role involves data management, analysis, reporting, research, tool development, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The MEL lead will work closely with program teams to ensure high-quality data collection, reliable reporting, and timely insights that improve program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities-

Data Management & Cleaning

• Clean, validate, and organize raw program data collected from multiple schools, blocks, or districts.

• Consolidate data from different formats/sheets into a structured master database.

• Maintain standard templates and data formats to ensure consistency across tools and teams.

• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability through regular quality checks.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare descriptive analysis at school, block, and district levels (e.g., baseline, assessment, FLN outcomes).

• Develop summary tables, dashboards, charts, and insights using Excel/Google Sheets or other tools.

• Highlight key findings, trends, performance gaps, and actionable insights for program teams.

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for MEL.

• Assist in building data visualizations for presentations and stakeholder meetings.

Research & Reference Work

• Conduct secondary research using sources such as UDISE+, Census, DIET/state reports, NIPUN Bharat, academic papers, etc.

• Prepare quick fact sheets, briefs, and reference notes for strategy or proposal development.

• Support literature reviews related to FLN, peer learning, student engagement, community participation, etc.

MEAL Tools, Frameworks & Systems

• Assist in creating and refining monitoring tools, formats, rubrics, and trackers for program processes.

• Support in designing and updating the Logical Framework Approach (LFA)/Results Framework for different programs.

• Ensure proper documentation of MEAL tools and guidelines to maintain standardization.

• Track usage of monitoring tools by program teams and regularly cross-check entries for completeness and quality.

• Follow up with field teams to ensure timely data submission and tool usage.

Why you should join us:

1) The 15% at Involve

15% of your work-time (~1 hr/day) at Involve will be allotted for collaborative learning in the initial months. This will later evolve into an opportunity, as an individual, to investigate a new idea - to innovate, to create. There are primary focus areas you could explore that can directly contribute to the project:

• Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Thinking

• Student leadership & future-ready skills

• Engaging Teachers to create more opportunities for student-driven learning.

This will help identify your area of interest and explore learning opportunities, something that will contribute towards your self-development and career growth in the long run.

2) High Impact work; Strong ownership for your work and No hierarchy!

3) Mental Health: We offer a supportive space for our team members to prioritize mental health. Enjoy N number of sessions, and we've got it covered! Your mental well-being matters to us.

3) Young and Amazing Team (IIT, NIT, Azim Premji University, Teach for India): Read here- IIT Grad Gives Up Rs 21 Lakh/Year Job, Starts Initiative That Could Revolutionise India’s Education

4) We are fun. Like crazy fun! & we love memes! Ask anyone around :)

5) We are crazy about Food, so you get brownie points for being a foodie!

People we are looking for

We always hire for attitude first, smarts next and then your skills. We are looking for individuals who align with our Vision & Values and who have what it takes to solve the most complex of problems to build the next big education organisation!

We promise to give you a steep growth and a great learning culture that we have built here (Read about one such experience here).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related fields.

Technical Skills-

• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards).

• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data cleaning techniques.

• Familiarity with M&E frameworks like logframes, theory of change, indicators.

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is an added advantage.

• Ability to synthesize information clearly into reports and presentations.

Core Competencies-

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong documentation and writing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple datasets and deadlines.

• Good communication and coordination skills with field teams.

• Willingness to travel to program locations as required.

• High ownership, integrity, and learning mindset.

Experience
13 years of experience in monitoring & evaluation, research, data analysis, or development sector roles.Freshers with strong analytical and M&E understanding may also apply. Location: Bangalore (Fluency in Hindi is plus)

Compensation: INR 4.5 - 6 LPA CTC (Negotiable based on experience & fit)

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