Senior Associate

Akanksha Foundation; Mumbai, Pune District; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 7,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is seeking a Senior Associate Impact & Research based in Mumbai. You will enhance the monitoring and evaluation efforts, working closely with teams to design data tools and analyze insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate should have 2–3 years of relevant experience in social impact and a Bachelor's degree. Strong skills in data management and analytics are required. This position plays a vital role in informing program outcomes and enhancing communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in Monitoring & Evaluation or social impact roles involving data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage M&E frameworks and tools.
• Analyze data and create insights-driven reports.
• Collaborate with teams to embed data in decision-making.
• Build capacity for data collection and quality assurance.
• Support research projects and maintain education-sector data.

Skills

Database management

Data analytics

MS Office

Google Workspace

Tableau

SPSS

R

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or related fields

Tools

Tableau

Looker Studio

Job description

For over 30 years, the Akanksha Foundation has been transforming education for children from underserved communities. In partnership with local governments across Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Navi Mumbai, and Nagpur, Akanksha operates 27 schools serving 14,700 students from Nursery to Grade 10 and supports 5,400+ alumni. Through its Multiply Initiative Project Setu, Akanksha additionally impacts over 53,000 municipal school students by strengthening public education systems.

Position: Senior Associate Impact & Research

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Manager – Impact & Research

Position Summary

As a Senior Associate/Associate, you will play a crucial role in advancing Akanksha’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts at both programmatic and organizational levels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement data tools, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and convert insights into impactful recommendations and visualizations. Your work will inform strategic decisions, strengthen program outcomes, and enhance communication with donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

About the Impact & Research Team

The team drives data and research excellence by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting insights across Akanksha’s key programs — the School Project, Alumni Program, and Project Setu. It designs M&E frameworks, manages data systems, and collaborates with internal and external partners to generate evidence that strengthens programs and contributes to the broader education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage M&E frameworks and tools.
• Analyze data and create insights-driven reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with teams to embed data in decision-making.
• Build capacity for data collection and quality assurance.
• Support research projects and maintain education-sector data.

Requirements

Experience

2–3 years in Monitoring & Evaluation or social impact roles involving data collection, analysis, and insight generation.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in database management and analytics (descriptive & predictive).
• Skilled in MS Office, Google Workspace, Tableau, or Looker Studio.
• Knowledge of SPSS, STATA, R, or EdERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or related fields (Master’s preferred).

To Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail].