Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (NGO and Non-IT role)

Americares India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Americares India is seeking a Manager – M&E to lead impact measurement, data analysis and reporting across health programs in Mumbai. The role focuses on designing frameworks, applying quantitative methods, and translating insights into practical recommendations for programme teams and leadership.

You will coordinate with donors and partners, embed learning into design, and ensure timely submission of donor reports. A postgraduate degree and 5–7 years in public health analytics are expected.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in public health, data analysis, M&E, and reporting.
• Experience with nonprofits in Public Health is a plus.
• Experience engaging with donors, reporting and compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and strengthening of impact measurement frameworks and indicators.
• Apply statistical methods to assess programme effectiveness and impact.
• Generate actionable insights from programme data for leadership teams.
• Coordinate with donors, partners and programme staff to support objectives.
• Embed learning and adaptive management into programme design and implementation.
• Ensure timely donor reporting and narrative summaries.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Reporting

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics/Public Health

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager – M&E, to support the Analysis, evidence generation for decision making, statistical analysis and focus on program impact measurement along with research and publication. This role will be pivotal in ensuring timely, high-quality data analysis, documentation, reporting, impact measurement and research. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to present technical content in clear and accessible formats. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight timelines and contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

What will You Do in this role (Roles and Responsibilities)

• Lead the design and strengthening of impact measurement frameworks, indicators, methodologies, analytical approaches, data recording tools, protocols and procedures across programmes.
• Apply statistical and quantitative methods to assess programme effectiveness, outcomes and impact, moving beyond routine monitoring and reporting.
• Generate actionable insights from programme data and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for programme and leadership teams.
• Lead data interpretation, review as per the KPIs to fulfil the evidence generation needs of the MEL team as per the organisation's strategy
• Advanced data analyses to provide information on achievements against targets, data trends and others, which will help in decision-making for programs.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and program teams, to support project objectives and address operational challenges. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, communication, and successful project implementation.
• Work closely with programme teams to embed learning, evidence and adaptive management into programme design and implementation.
• Ensure timely submission of data requirements and narrative summary reports for donor reporting.
• Plan and execute various evaluation/research projects to provide inputs for program implementation strategy and to showcase program impact.
• Monitoring visits to health system strengthening program sites every quarter.
• Co-ordinate with program staff in case of errors, data entry issues, application update, and technical support.
• Conducting training on applications, addressing issues faced by staff and other users, and providing support.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor from time to time. MEL role will involve working in all other programs.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics/ Biostatistics, Mathematics, Public Health (MPH), or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 -7 years of professional experience in public health programs, with demonstrated expertise in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience of working with not-for-profit organisation working in Public Health domain will be a plus.
• Proven experience in donor management, including regular engagement with donors, ensuring timely fulfilment of donor requirements, reporting, assessments, and compliance standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to translate complex health data and program findings into clear, actionable reports and visual formats (Ability to design and execute impact measurement).
• Proven experience in writing technical reports, and stakeholder documentation.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.