Senior Associate, RME

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of program delivery by reviewing Theory of Change (ToCs), Logical Frameworks (LFAs), and other project documents.
• Support the ME team in designing and conducting project evaluation
• Assist the Program and ME teams in designing and validating tools to measure the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based data collection plans.
• Design contextualized and standardized ME/testing tools aligned with training progress and the overall ME framework.
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure timely data collection across different teams and regions.
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights for program teams.
• Prepare and compile project progress reports, status updates, and other documentation as needed.
• Support the maintenance of data management systems and conduct regular data quality checks.
• Supervise, Support and mentor in all the ME related work to reportees
• Comprehensive knowledge of developing SOPs, Survey tools, Dashboards, KPIs.
• Travel to districts, when required, to support and facilitate field-level data collection.
• Actively participate in organizational meetings and contribute to strengthening ME structures.

Requirement: Education Experience

• Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation / social science/ social work/management discipline. Master s degree preferred.
• 3 Years of experience relevant to job responsibilities, after relevant minimum qualification

Knowledge, Skills Capabilities

• Prior experience or familiarity with implementing developmental programs is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with working proficiency in Hindi or Marathi (oral and written).
• Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in an autonomous, semi-structured work environment.
• Foundational understanding of development discourse, as well as education programs and policies in India.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and resourcefulness in addressing emerging challenges.
• Strong proficiency in creating presentations and working with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
• Exposure to data visualization platforms
• Working knowledge of data collection tools including Survey CTO, Kobo Toolbox, and Google Forms.
• Patience and resilience to navigate setbacks and uncertainties while maintaining focus on goals.
• Uphold the values of integrity, respect, innovation, service, and excellence by demonstrating ethical conduct, fostering fairness and collaboration, embracing creativity and adaptability, prioritizing the wellbeing of children and youth, and striving for continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.