Associate, RME

Clrindia; Pune District; Vor Ort; INR 500.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) in Pune invites applications for the M&E Associate role to support program delivery through design and validation of monitoring tools, data management, and field assessments. Collaboration with program managers and teams will be essential for successful data collection and reporting.

The position requires a degree in education or related fields; a Master’s degree is preferred, and up to two years of relevant experience is desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation/social science/ social work/management. Master’s degree preferred.
• Up to 2 years of experience relevant to job responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Review project documents (ToC, LFA, etc.) to understand program delivery.
• Assist in designing, testing, and validating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools.
• Support data management, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Help develop and implement data collection plans and field assessments.
• Coordinate with program teams for consistent data collection across locations.
• Analyze data and prepare summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strengthening M&E systems.
• Travel to field sites, as needed, to support data collection activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Marathi (advantage)

Self-motivated

MS Office

Google Suite

Presentation design

Ausbildung

Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation/social science/social work/management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)

Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India’s veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organisations and NGOs across the country in 9 states which include Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.

CLR’s vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child‑centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large‑scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs.

About the Role: Description & Responsibilities

The M&E Associates will work with the Program Managers and associates to ensure project goals are achieved. Additionally, they will collaborate with members across teams as and when required.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Review project documents (ToC, LFA, etc.) to understand program delivery.
• Assist in designing, testing, and validating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools.
• Support data management, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Help develop and implement data collection plans and field assessments.
• Coordinate with program teams for consistent data collection across locations.
• Analyze data and prepare summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strengthening M&E systems.
• Travel to field sites, as needed, to support data collection activities.

Requirement: Education & Experience

Education & Experience

• Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation / social science/ social work/management discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Up to 2 Years of experience relevant to job responsibilities, after relevant minimum qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in Marathi is an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and presentation design.
• Familiarity with relevant data tools and platforms is an advantage
• Basic understanding of development and education programs in India.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in semi‑structured settings.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and solve problems resourcefully.
• Patience, resilience, and a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Location and Compensation

Location : Pune

Compensation : Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non‑profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 5-6 Lakh INR per annum CTC based on the previous experience.

Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factor.

We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR!

Leadership Team

Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualising, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programmes, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.

Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs

Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master’s in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years, she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e‑learning content modules and video productions.

Sufia Azmat, Head - Early Childhood Programmes, Research & Impact

Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience in Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers on ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC, and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights‑Based Approach.

Kishore Jagtap is Head – Programme Operations at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specialises in organisation development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programmes.

Kishorkumar Jagtap is Head – Programme Operations at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specialises in organisation development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programmes. Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve programme outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organisational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results‑driven mindset to every project he leads.

Required Skills

• Presentation Design
• Google Suite
• MS Office