Role: Programme Manager- MEL, Delhi Experience: 8+
years Salary: 18- 22 LPA
_________________________________________________ About the Role
The MEL function serves as a technically credible backbone, with a
team of 12 experts in research, data management, field monitoring,
dashboards, and impact evaluation. The team partners closely with
program and leadership colleagues, ensuring MEL is embedded in
program design and execution. We maintain robust data systems
tracking outcomes for teachers, school leaders, government
officials, and students, which inform training, coaching, course
corrections, and funder discussions. The next phase focuses on
integration, standardization, and scalable insights through a
central MEL dashboard—creating an exciting prospect for a
Programme Manager to lead the next stage of an impact-driven MEL
function. Key Responsibilities 1. MEL Strategy and Systems Lead the
design and implementation of MEL frameworks aligned with
organizational and program strategies. Provide technical leadership
in student learning outcome assessment design for internal and
external evaluations. Develop and strengthen systems for data
collection, management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
Drive the use of MEL insights to shape program strategy, scale
decisions, and resource allocation. 2. Research and Evidence
Generation Design and oversee quantitative and qualitative research
studies, including experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations.
Translate research findings into actionable insights for program
and organizational decision-making. Support empirical research
projects to inform program scale and improvement. 3. Stakeholder




Management Build and manage relationships with research partners,
funders, and government stakeholders. Represent the organization in
technical forums, working groups, and evidence-sharing platforms.
Develop high-quality evidence products for donors, partners, and
policy stakeholders. 4. Team Leadership and Capacity Building Lead,
mentor, and coach MEL team members across projects and geographies.
Build MEL capacity among program and partner teams through training
and guidance. Promote a learning culture and support reflection and
iteration across the organization. Qualifications and Role
Requirements Educational Background: Masters degree or higher in
Education, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development
Studies, or related fields. Experience: 8+ years in MEL, research,
or evidence roles, preferably in the education sector. Proven
expertise in student learning outcome measurement and assessment
design. Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative research
methods. Experience managing and mentoring teams. Ability to
translate data into strategic insights. Familiarity with government
education systems in India and large-scale education programs.
Exposure to A/B testing, adaptive trials, or iterative program
design is desirable. Core Competencies: Strategic thinking,
problem-solving, stakeholder management, influencing skills,
excellent communication and synthesis skills, balancing rigor with
operational feasibility, collaborative leadership and coaching
mindset. Language Proficiency: English and Hindi. - Hiring Note :
Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is
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📌 Programme Manager- MEL, Delhi (New Delhi)
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