Manager - M&E
The 4th Wheel
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Job summary
The 4th Wheel is seeking a Manager - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to lead strategic design, implementation, and management of M&E studies across social impact projects. This senior role involves guiding teams, establishing standards, and delivering evidence-based insights that drive social change.
You will manage client relationships, plan research, develop theories of change, and ensure data collection tools meet international standards.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Development Studies or related field.
- 8+ years of research experience in development sector.
- 4+ years in Monitoring & Evaluation roles.
- Proven experience leading teams on complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Sr. Executives, Executives, and Research Associates.
- Design and oversee M&E frameworks and change theories.
- Oversee data analysis and generate actionable insights.
- Manage client relationships and lead business development.
- Prepare evaluation reports and knowledge products.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Mode: Hybrid (Mumbai/Ahmedabad) or Remote
Please note: We accept applications for this role year-round and recruit on a rolling, as‑needed basis. If you apply, we'll keep your application on file and review it as opportunities arise. We'll get in touch if a suitable vacancy becomes available and your experience and skills are a good match for the role.
At 4th Wheel, we specialize in providing data‑driven insights that help organizations create measurable social impact. Since 2010, we've worked with diverse partners to design, implement, and evaluate programs across multiple sectors, focusing on social development, capacity building, and communications for development.
We are driven by teamwork, entrepreneurial mindsets, lifelong learning, constructive thinking, and empathetic leadership. These values guide us in creating meaningful change through collaborative, data‑driven approaches.
The Manager - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will lead the strategic design, implementation, and management of M&E studies across multiple social impact projects. This senior leadership role involves managing teams of M&E professionals, establishing organizational M&E standards, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality evidence‑based insights that drive meaningful social change. The Manager will be responsible for client relationship management, strategic planning, and building institutional capacity in monitoring and evaluation.
- Lead and manage a team of Sr. Executives, Executives, and Research Associates.
- Provide strategic direction for M&E activities across multiple projects and sectors.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, conducting performance evaluations and career development planning.
- Establish and maintain organizational M&E standards, protocols, and quality assurance frameworks.
- Coordinate with senior leadership on strategic planning and business development initiatives.
- Design and oversee the development of M&E frameworks and studies for social impact projects.
- Lead the creation of theories of change, logical frameworks, and results measurement systems.
- Establish organizational standards for data collection methodologies and quality assurance protocols.
- Oversee the development of qualitative and quantitative M&E tools, instruments, and digital data collection systems.
- Ensure alignment of M&E frameworks with donor requirements and international best practices.
- Lead comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research studies across multiple projects.
- Oversee complex data analysis using advanced statistical methods and research methodologies like Excel, SPSS, Dedoose, NVIVO, etc.
- Guide teams in generating actionable insights and strategic recommendations from complex datasets.
- Establish data analysis protocols and ensure consistent application across all projects.
- Serve as primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders on M&E matters.
- Lead proposal development and technical writing for M&E project leads.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership of client organizations.
- Facilitate high‑level stakeholder meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Identify opportunities for expanding M&E services and building long‑term client partnerships.
- Lead the preparation of visually appealing and data‑focused evaluation reports, research studies, and policy briefs.
- Ensure all reports meet international standards for evaluation and research documentation.
- Oversee the development of knowledge products, case studies, and thought leadership materials.
- Establish organizational knowledge management systems and best‑practice documentation.
- Design and deliver training programs on M&E methodologies for internal teams and external partners.
- Develop organizational capacity in emerging M&E approaches and technologies.
- Lead workshops and capacity building sessions for client organizations.
- Contribute to the development of M&E training curricula and materials.
- Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and professional forums.
- Master's degree or PhD in Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Social Work, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in research roles within development sector/NGOs/research organizations.
- Minimum 4 years of experience specifically in Monitoring & Evaluation roles.
- Proven experience in managing teams and leading complex projects.
- Must be proficient in at least one of the following:
- Quantitative Tools: SPSS, R, Stata or Advanced Excel.
- Qualitative Tools: Dedoose, NVivo, or Atlas.ti.
- Exceptional written English skills with proven ability to produce high‑quality research reports.
- Strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience in developing M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and theory of change models.
- Proven ability to design and oversee implementation of data collection tools and survey instruments.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams of M&E professionals.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
- Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with mobile data collection platforms (SurveyCTO, KoBo Toolbox, etc.).
- Strong analytical thinking and strategic problem‑solving capabilities.
- Experience with social development programs in education, health, livelihoods, or governance.
- Familiarity with participatory evaluation methods and community‑based research approaches.
- Knowledge of donor requirements and international evaluation standards (OECD‑DAC, SROI, etc.).
- Experience in proposal writing and business development activities.
- Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals or policy publications.
- Collaboration: Working together with trust, empathy, and shared commitment to impact across diverse teams and cultural backgrounds.
- Transparency: Responsibility for work and decisions, holding oneself accountable to the people and purpose we serve.
- Growth: Commitment to continuously reading, reflecting, and deepening knowledge in M&E methodologies and practices.
- Empathy: Balancing empathy with accountability and maintaining a deep sense of responsibility for others.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
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