Research and Assessment

Kotak Education Foundation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for self & family

Life Cover from date of joining

Career progression opportunities

2 weekly offs every month

Job summary

Kotak Education Foundation is seeking a data and monitoring professional to support MERA data management across projects. The role involves collecting and validating data from field teams, schools, and partners, and maintaining dashboards and indicators for timely reporting.

You will assist in data analysis, prepare periodic reports, and help automate data collection processes, contributing to capacity building and coordinating with program teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with digital data collection platforms (Google Forms, SurveyCTO).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio) is an added advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for reporting and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support MERA data management across projects with validated datasets.
• Collect, validate, and manage data from field teams, schools, and partners.
• Maintain indicator tracking sheets, dashboards, and databases timely.
• Conduct field monitoring visits and provide feedback to teams.
• Assist data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and generate insights for program teams.
• Support reporting, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Automate MERA processes and digitize data collection systems.
• Prepare process notes and training materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mentor

paper publication

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Google Forms

SurveyCTO

Power BI

Tableau

Google Data Studio

Job description

Monitoring & Data Management

• Support implementation of MERA frameworks, tools, and processes across projects.
• Collect, validate, and manage high-quality data from multiple sources (field teams, schools, partners).
• Maintain indicator tracking sheets, dashboards, and databases with accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure data quality and provide feedback to teams.

Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and generate insights for program teams.
• Support in preparation of periodic reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track progress against program indicators and highlight gaps or emerging trends.

Systems & Processes

• Provide support in automating MERA processes and digitizing data collection systems.
• Ensure adherence to standardized definitions, checklists, and reporting formats across projects.
• Support in preparing documentation such as process notes, operational guidelines, and training materials.

Capacity Building & Coordination

• Conduct training and orientation sessions for project staff on data collection tools and reporting formats.
• Provide ongoing handholding support to project teams to ensure effective use of MERA systems.
• Collaborate with program teams and external partners to ensure timely flow of information and alignment of reporting.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets; ability to manage and analyze data effectively.
• Familiarity with digital data collection platforms (Google forms, SurveyCTO).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio) is an added advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for reporting and coordination.

Nature of Job

Fulltime

Location

Head Office - Govandi, Mumbai

Hours Of Work

6 days, 8 hours; 2 Saturdays off every month in addition to the regular weekly off on Sundays

Benefits

• Leave benefits from the date of joining
• Career progression opportunities
• 02 weekly offs every month apart from the Sunday fixed weekly off
• Coverage under Health Medical Insurance for self & family from date of joining
• Life Cover from date of joining.

Required Skills

• SPSS
• Advance excel
• Communication Skills
• Mentor
• paper publication