About Sol’s Arc Sol’s ARC is a registered NGO working to ensure that every child learns and every adult earns through inclusive education and vocational skilling. For over 20 years, we have partnered with governments, donors, and communities to create systemic change and equity for persons with disabilities.

Our work spans inclusive education, vocational skilling, and systemic advocacy with government bodies at state and national levels — with a reach of over 4 million beneficiaries. This role sits within our Programs function, driving data-informed decision-making that strengthens the impact and credibility of our work.

THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Program Manager with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in program documentation, data collection, and monitoring & evaluation.

Experience or understanding working on developing web-based or app-based program management monitoring systems is desirable. This role is central to how Sol’s ARC tracks, measures, and communicates its impact — managing documentation systems, designing data frameworks, and translating data into insights that drive strategic decisions. You will work closely with Program, M&E;, and Technology teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting aligned with organisational and donor requirements.

Approximately HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME 30% – M and E Systems, Documentation & Reporting 30% – Data Analysis, Quality Checks & Program Monitoring 20% – Data Collection and Management 20% – Cross-functional Collaboration & Capacity Building What You’ll Actually Do M and E systems, Documentation & Reporting

- Ensure all data collection systems and tools are aligned with program goals and reporting frameworks.
- Design M & E forms and tools
- Develop dashboards, MIS reports and presentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with technology teams to develop or integrate tools that support streamlined data collection, tool design and data management.
- Prepare program and donor reports with well-documented data, analysis, and evidence of impact
- Prepare regular program briefs based on surveys and assessments that support programmatic development and strategic decision-making.
- Provide support in development of proposals
- Develop logframes, define indicators
- Track all program activities, milestones, and impact data

Data Analysis, Quality Checks & Program Monitoring





- Analyse program data both quantitative and qualitative to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for program enhancement.
- Conduct data quality checks and validation
- Monitor program indicators and its progress
- Identify trends, gaps and areas requiring improvement or corrective action.
- Conduct field visits as and when required

Data Management

- Maintain detailed, organised records in a central repository that facilitate easy retrieval of information for team use and donor communications.
- Design and implement effective data collection protocols and processes for various programs, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Ensure all data collection, storage and management follow data privacy and protection protocols.
- Coordinate with field/program teams on data requirements, data collection challenges, and gaps
- Ensure data collection is complete, consistent and usable for analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration & Capacity Building

- Conducting cross-team discussions to understand program implementation and data collection challenges
- Provide M and E data and platform related technical support.
- building program teams capacity to collect, manage, and use data effectively
- Participate in team meetings, sharing insights, providing recommendations, and keeping staff informed on documentation and data management practices.
- Represent Sol’s ARC in donor reviews and external evaluations as required.

What Success Looks Like

- Program documentation is current, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
- Data collection systems are consistently used by field teams with high accuracy and minimal errors.
- Donor reports are submitted on time with clear evidence of impact and no discrepancies flagged.
- Leadership has timely, reliable data to make informed decisions about program strategy and resource allocation.
- A culture of data-driven reflection is embedded within program teams.

What’s Hard About This Role





- Building data collection habits in field teams with varying levels of digital literacy and capacity.
- Translating complex data into easy, compelling narratives for diverse audiences — from community workers to government partners to international donors.
- Travelling across rural and urban locations in India to support field teams and ensure data quality at source.
- Keeping pace with evolving M&E; frameworks, donor reporting standards, and technology tools in a fast-growing organisation.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

- You will be the evidence backbone of programs that directly impact millions of children and adults with disabilities across four states.
- Your data systems and insights will determine how Sol’s ARC grows, adapts, and advocates for systemic change.
- You will build deep expertise in program M&E;, data management, and development sector reporting.
- You will grow within an organisation that values transparency, equity, and bold social impact.

Who We’re Looking For

- Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Data Science, Program Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Preferred / Added Advantage – Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel or Looker; experience with digital MIS or data management platforms.
- Experience – 3–5 years of hands-on experience in program documentation, data collection, and analysis, preferably in a nonprofit or development sector organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage data collection processes across multi-site programs.
- Prior experience in monitoring & evaluation, donor reporting, and cross-functional collaboration is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable program recommendations.
- Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel across rural and urban India to support field teams and data collection efforts.

Company Sector – Development Sector / Livelihoods & Economic Opportunities | Location – Mumbai Remuneration: 70,000/- to 80,000/- Per Month Team – Monitoring and Evaluation |

Job Profile: Consultant

Working Hours – 10 am – 6 pm, Mon–Fri | Start Date – ASAP

Languages – English & Hindi (Marathi or other regional languages preferred)

📌 Program Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation (Mumbai)
🏢 Sol's ARC
📍 Mumbai