Job highlights

- Candidates with 2-4 years of experience in the private / public sector with successful research management and monitoring / evaluation in the development sector
- The Associate, MEL at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organizations values and the significance of their work
- They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance
- Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities
- They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian education system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication
- As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation
- The Project Associates competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepuls mission
- The (Sr) Associate, MEL will be contributing to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning efforts and strengthening our Delhi and Madhya Pradesh programs
- Measuring impact is in the DNA of our organisation, especially as we grow and scale our work
- This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to learn more about measuring the impact of programs at scale, contribute to our program evaluation, and ensure that we are iterating on program design and course-correcting, using data and evidence

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

- Execute the organisations MEL design and strategy to become a sector leader in impact measurement.

o Contribute to the execution of the organization-wide MEL strategy, including identifying and designing mission-critical indicators. o Collaborate with the MEL team on monitoring and impact evaluation internally, or collaborate with external agencies, analyse findings from such evaluations, and use learnings to inform program design.





o Implement different systems and processes to improve MEL and program cycles.

- Drive data-based decision-making within the organization.

o Support the design of the monitoring and evaluation framework and the tools for different Peepul programs in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. o Conduct regular quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and use automation/visualization tools to present data to internal and external audiences.

o Ensure timely implementation of monitoring projects with a solid focus on execution and quality assurance, including data validity checks.

o Collaborate with the program design and implementation teams to interpret the data and ensure that the learnings are incorporated into the continuous cycle of program design and implementation.

o Develop and update data dashboards for each project in collaboration with partners and relevant agencies.

- Contribute to the thought leadership of Peepul in the sector.

o Contribute to research projects to collect and analyze data from organizations across India and abroad to build evidence that can be used to inform practitioners, funders, and policymakers within the education sector.

Requirements

- Educational Background: A relevant educational background in international development, statistics, education, public policy, economics, or a related field.
- Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience in the private/public sector with successful research management and monitoring/evaluation in the development sector. Prior experience in designing and implementing ME frameworks, conducting impact evaluations, and using data to inform program design and decision-making.
- Other Skills: Excellent quantitative, qualitative, problem-solving, analytical, and statistical analysis skills (including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with analytical tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, Alteryx, or Python)
- Language Proficiency: English and Hindi

📌 Associate - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (Bhopal)
🏢 Peepul India
📍 Bhopal