Program Associate – Education (MEL) (3+ yrs experience)

Job Profile:
Conducting research on available data from government databases/documents and other sources

Understanding trends and developing monitoring and evaluation tools

Coordinating and undertaking regular needs assessments, baseline-endline surveys, impact studies, project evaluations, etc.

Setting up systems to manage information/data generated through the MEL activities

Interpreting data, analysing results and trends using statistical techniques where appropriate and documenting the findings

Generating high-quality formal analytical reports on key program delivery outcomes as per defined calendar

Designing outputs and presentations based on analysis to disseminate knowledge and information to various stakeholders including programme management/ teachers/ government officials

Conducting periodic data quality assessments through pattern and outlier analysis to highlight possible risks in reporting that data

Qualifications and Experience:
Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, or Economics or related field of study with relevant experience in the domain of education

Relevant work experience: minimum 1–2 years for the Assistant position, and more than 3 years for the Associate position. (M&E;/MEL focused role, or data analysis/ research,



or design/ monitoring/ scale-up of programs in education)

Field experience in the implementation of education programs would be a bonus

Key Skills and Attributes:
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in working with spreadsheets

Assessment, analysis, and visualization of quantitative and qualitative data. Knowledge of specific tools and statistical analysis and visualization software would be a bonus

Data interpretation, presentation and reporting

Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English

Speaking proficiency in Kannada is mandatory

Keenness to explore new processes and technologies

Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts. Familiarity with the government school system and educational policies would be a bonus

People skills and ability to work with a team are essential.

Note:
The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and would not be a constraint for the right candidate.

The job would be exciting and 'cutting edge' (innovating new models in school education and teacher career development in India) and has scope for immense job satisfaction.

To apply, please fill the form here: https://tinyurl.com/itfchire25

📌 Program Assistant – Education (MEL) (1- 2yrs experience)
🏢 IT For Change
📍 India