MEL Officer (Education)

Wadhwani AI; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Wellness program

Parental support

Mobility benefits

Statutory benefits

Unlimited Leave Policy

Job summary

Wadhwani AI in New Delhi is seeking a MEL Officer to design MEL plans, oversee data collection, and lead data analysis. The role collaborates with technical and program teams to translate data into actionable insights for public health, education, and urban development projects.

The candidate should have a Master’s in development studies, demography or statistics with 4+ years of M&E/quantitative research experience, and strong skills in R, Stata or SPSS, data management and report writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in development studies, demography, statistics or related field.
• Minimum four years post-qualification M&E/quantitative research experience in education or social sector.
• Strong grounding in M&E frameworks, research design, sampling, data collection and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall MEL plan, log frameworks and work plan.
• Lead field monitoring visits and gather qualitative insights during data collection.
• Lead data processing, cleaning, analysis, visualization and reporting.
• Develop research protocols and obtain Research Ethics Committee / IRB approvals as required.
• Prepare internal reports, presentations and templates for dissemination.
• Ensure data confidentiality and privacy; collaborate with technical and program teams.
• Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

M&E / quantitative research

Field data collection

Data analysis

Data management

Report writing

Education

Master’s Degree in development studies, demography, statistics

Tools

R

Stata

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Department Name AI - Measurement and Evaluation
• Date Opened 10/07/2026
• Job Type Permanent
• Minimum Work Experience (In years) 4
• 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 MEL Officer will develop of MEL plans, logical frameworks, and work plans; oversee data collection through field visits; lead development of research protocol and seek ethical approvals; conduct data analysis; and prepare reports and presentations for internal use and dissemination. The role requires flexibility to support other tasks as needed.

This role involves close collaboration technical and program teams to ensure robust data systems, quality assurance, capacity building, and the translation of data into actionable insights.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Develop the overall MEL plan, log frameworks, work plan
  
• Lead field monitoring visits and assist in gathering qualitative insights during project data collection activities
  
• Lead data processing, cleaning, analysis, visualisation, and presentation
  
• Develop research protocols and ensure approval from the required Research Ethics Committee and local IRB (as required) ensuring the protection of human subjects
  
• Develop of reports, presentations and templates for effective internal use and dissemination of reports at state & national levels
  
• Function with utmost sensitivity towards data confidentiality and privacy
  
• Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
  

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in development studies, demography, statistics, or related subjects. MEL experience in education is preferred
  
• A minimum of four years of post-qualification M&E/Quantitative research experience and demonstrated history of practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded programs in the education or social sector.
  
• Solid grounding in M&E frameworks, research design, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and statistical analysis, including proficiency with tools like R, stata, or SPSS
  
• Demonstrated experience in data management including data cleaning, standardisation, maintenance, collation, analysis, and reporting
  
• Experience in report writing and development of proposals for business development with a variety of domestic and international donors would be an asset.
  
• Skilled in successfully working with geographically dispersed teams and working in a multicultural environment.
  
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Suite
  

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.