MEL Manager

Wadhwani AI LEHS; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

OPD coverage

Accidental insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Parental support

Travel reimbursement

Relocation benefits

PF & gratuity

Unlimited leave policy

Professional development

Job summary

Wadhwani AI, a non-profit focused on AI for public health and development, is seeking a MEL Manager to design and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across Health projects. The role leads MEL plans, field data collection, and data quality assurance.

You will develop research protocols, secure ethical approvals, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for program improvement, with collaboration across teams and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in MEL, research, or quantitative analysis.
• Strong knowledge of MEL frameworks, research/evaluation design, sampling, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in R, Stata, Python or SPSS and data management and analysis.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage work streams and collaborate with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEL plans, indicators, and work plans.
• Oversee field monitoring, data collection, data management, analysis, and visualisation, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Design and lead research and evaluation activities, including research protocols, data collection tools, analysis plans, and ethical/IRB approvals.
• Translate MEL and research findings into actionable recommendations and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead the development of reports, presentations, dashboards, and other outputs for internal and external dissemination.
• Contribute to proposals, donor reporting, and other evidence-generation activities.
• Support strengthening of MEL capacity, systems, and processes across teams, while ensuring adherence to data confidentiality, privacy, and research ethics.

Skills

MEL frameworks

Quantitative analysis

Data management

Statistical analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, or a related field

Tools

R

Stata

Python

SPSS

Job description

• Department Name AI - Measurement and Evaluation
• Date Opened 08/19/2026
• Job Type Permanent
• Minimum Work Experience (In years) 6
• Country India

About Us

Wadhwani AI is a non-profit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Gates Foundation, Google.org and Walmart. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

Job Description

The MELManagerwill lead the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across projects in Health. The role will be responsible for developing MEL plans and frameworks, leading field monitoring and data collection, overseeing data quality and management, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, and translating findings into actionable insights for program improvement.

The role will also lead the development of research protocols and coordination of ethical approvals, and contribute to evidence generation, reporting, and dissemination. The position will work closely with MEL leadership, technical and program teams, and external partners to strengthen MEL systems and ensure high-quality, timely evidence for decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of MEL plans, logical frameworks, indicators, and work plans.
  
• Lead field monitoring, data collection, data management, analysis, and visualisation, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  
• Design and lead research and evaluation activities, including research protocols, data collection tools, analysis plans, and ethical/IRB approvals.
  
• Translate MEL and research findings into actionable recommendations and support evidence-based decision-making.
  
• Lead the development of reports, presentations, dashboards, and other outputs for internal and external dissemination.
  
• Contribute to proposals, donor reporting, and other evidence-generation activities.
  
• Support strengthening of MEL capacity, systems, and processes across teams, while ensuring adherence to data confidentiality, privacy, and research ethics.
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, or a related field.
  
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in MEL, research, or quantitative analysis, preferably in donor-funded health or social sector programs.
  
• Strong knowledge of MEL frameworks, research/evaluation design, sampling, data collection, and statistical analysis.
  
• Proficiency in R, Stata, Python or SPSS and demonstrated experience in data management and analysis.
  
• Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to independently manage work streams and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  

Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
  
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
  
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
  
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
  
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
  
• Other Benefits – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.
  

We care deeply about the well-being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than just a job — it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.