1 Strategic Planning Integration Support in setting up and operationalizing the Project Assessment Cell PAC to align and integrate assessment functions across projects Assist in the operationalization of the MERA strategy ensuring alignment with the broader organizational KEF strategy Collaborate with the Senior Management Team SMT to interpret and present project performance using triangulated data MIS M E etc 2 M E Systems Development Implementation Update and refine M E frameworks processes and guidelines to align with organizational goals Design and implement technology-based M E systems including web app-based tools in collaboration with IT Enable early identification of operational issues using robust M E tools and contribute to mitigation planning 3 Project Support Technical Assistance Guide project teams in the development of Log frame Approaches LFAs Theories of Change ToC M E Plans Key Indicators Provide technical support for Needs assessment Gap analysis Creation of assessment and evaluation rubrics especially for school education projects 4Evidence Generation Learning Lead large-scale assessments evaluations and research initiatives across thematic areas Ensure timely and high-quality completion of all donor sponsored assessments and evidence-related activities Conduct secondary research for project outcome benchmarking and regularly update target settings Reporting Knowledge Management Produce monthly quarterly bi-annual and annual performance reports as per stakeholder requirements Develop and manage knowledge repositories for data reports and research outcomes Promote organization-wide use of knowledge systems and adherence to data safeguarding protocols 6 Capacity Building Resource Strategy Identify and address capacity and learning needs of MERA MIS and project teams through targeted training Develop staffing and resource strategies to support quality assessment implementation at large scale 7 Stakeholder Engagement Dissemination Synthesize findings from assessments evaluations research and support their integration into future strategy formation Oversee the RfP process for selecting technical agencies for impact evaluations Prioritize the publication of research papers working position papers and other scholarly contributions in collaboration with stakeholders Roles Responsibilities Candidate Specifications Educational Qualification Postgraduate degree Master s or equivalent in Statistics Population Studies Demography Development Studies Social Sciences or a related field is preferred Years of Experience 10 to 15 years of progressive work experience preferably within the education sector Demonstrated expertise in Curriculum-aligned assessment design execution and documentation Evaluation design including Randomized Controlled Trials RCTs and Quasi-experimental methods Large-scale assessments and evaluations Past experience working with Government bodies NGOs technical agencies or research-focused organizations Technical Skills Proficiency in data analysis and visualization including handling large datasets using tools such as SPSS STATA SAS R Power BI Tableau or other data visualization platforms Ability to develop and interpret monitoring and evaluation frameworks and data-driven insights to inform decision-making Competencies Ability to think strategically and translate high-level concepts into actionable plans and outcomes Strong numerical skills with a high level of proficiency in data analysis synthesis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative findings Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex findings results to both academic and non-academic audiences Skilled in stakeholder engagement representation and influencing at various levels Proven ability to write research proposals and study protocols produce high-quality research and evaluation reports Strong capacity to understand interpret and apply research evidence for decision-making and program improvement Demonstrated experience in managing teams mentoring staff and fostering a team-oriented and high-performance work environment In-depth understanding of the Indian education system including instructional practices and assessment frameworks with a particular emphasis on training and capacity-building initiatives Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as a self-starter managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Other Skills Communication and Analytical Skills Fluent in English with excellent reading comprehension and high-quality writing skills research papers reports publications Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills Domain Knowledge Sound understanding of current trends issues and best practices in International educational research School education Employability and skills development Job Type Full-time Pay 600 000 00 - 900 000 00 per year Schedule Day shift

📌 Monitoring And Evaluation Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Kotak Education Foundation, Chembur(Deonar)
📍 Maharashtra