Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation Team

at Pratham

Job Description – State MME Associate - Punjab

Right from inception, Pratham (www.pratham.org) has been very proactive in using data to make decisions. Our own ability to measure, assess and evaluate has grown over time. At the same time, we have invited collaborations with researchers so that rigorous methods can be used to understand the effectiveness of our programs. Our two-decade long relationship with MIT’s Abdul Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is testament to this commitment. Most of Pratham programs are large-scale programs. To effectively use data to guide programs we need to make sure that data collection is “do-able” and that data can be understood by all.

Hence, the Measurement, Monitoring, and Evaluation (MME) team at Pratham was established in 2013 to coordinate, standardize and streamline data collection, analyze data and establish reporting structures for Pratham's flagship “Read India” program. A major objective of the team was to support data and evidence-based decision making at all levels of the organization – from the instructor in the field to the leadership at state or national level. Since then, the team has grown substantially in size but moreover in scope and now are integrally involved in most programs in 22 states which fall within Pratham's education portfolio.

We are looking for a self-driven State MME Associate to strengthen and manage the measurement, monitoring, and evaluation (MME) processes for our programs in Punjab. The selected candidate will be based in Ludhiana, Punjab. However,



the base location may be changed based on organizational and programmatic requirements.

Job description

The primary set of roles and responsibilities of a State MME Associate have been detailed below:

1) Assisting with creation of Right Data Collection, Data Management, Dissemination, Monitoring & Feedback systems for the program.

2) Plan and train the Implementation team on formats and other data collection tools like Android apps and online & offline data entry systems.

3) Field visits to monitor the program implementation process and to support the field team in implementation.

4) Giving proactive real time feedback to the implementation team on various program and data collection issues based on regular monitoring of processes of the program.

5) Ensure accurate, timely data collection, timely data entry and verification.

6) Assisting with the analysis and reporting of the data collected.

7) Understand data and disseminate the same to the state and central teams.

8) Capability Building of State team members to make data driven decisions

9) Support on various internal pilots/ survey and evaluations across geographies

Qualification and skills required

While a State MME Associate will undergo multiple rounds of capacity building exercises at Pratham and

MME, it is important for the candidates to have the skills mentioned below:

1)



Should be interested in the social sector, willing to take initiative and drive a program forward with

data-based evidence.

2) At least Bachelor Degree in any relevant discipline (but any outstanding candidate who does not

have the adequate qualifications can also be considered).

3) At least 2 years of field experience in Pratham or ASER but freshers having adequate knowledge and

skill will be considered.

4) Comfortable with MS-Office- Word, Excel and PowerPoint; especially strong in MS- Excel and

spreadsheet.

5) Good Communication skills- written and oral.

6) Strong analytical skill and ability to share qualitative feedback.

7) Planning and time management.

8) Willingness to travel to different locations.

9) Willingness to interact with different stakeholders in a program and give feedback to them

accordingly.

10) Proficiency in Punjabi (both spoken and written) is highly required. Fluency in written and spoken

English and/or Hindi is required.

Other Benefits

Working with the MME team provides associates with opportunities to strengthen their skills in

Excel, communication, presentation, data analysis, and evaluation. These skills contribute to their

personal and qualified growth and can be valuable for their career progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ludhiana, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 MME Associate (Ludhiana)
🏢 Pratham
📍 Ludhiana