Senior MEL Associate

PEEPUL; Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul, a non-profit focused on improving India's public education system, invites an Associate, MEL to join the Delhi and Madhya Pradesh programs. You will design and implement MEL strategies, build reliable indicators, and collaborate with program teams to turn data into action.

You will grow data dashboards, contribute to thought leadership, and help measure impact at scale. English and Hindi language proficiency required; 2-4 years in research, monitoring, or evaluation preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational background aligned with development and evaluation.
• Experience designing M&E frameworks and data-informed program design.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization.
• English and Hindi language skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute MEL design and strategy to lead impact measurement.
• Design indicators, monitor progress, and analyze findings.
• Develop dashboards and present data to internal/external audiences.
• Collaborate with program teams to translate data into improvements.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant degree in international development, statistics, education, public policy, economics, or related field

Tools

SPSS

Stata

R

Alteryx

Python

Job description

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India’s public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 6.6 million students, 273,000 teachers, 2,400 school leaders, and 90,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by leading Indian CSR partners and global foundations committed to improving educational outcomes for all children.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

Where we are on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Over the last 2 years, we have built a sophisticated MEL function, that works with large- scale data with Alteryx and PowerBI, partners with programmes to co-design and implement impact measurement tools, has detailed Theories of Change of the organization and programmes, and connects the dots across experiences. In the next 3 years, we plan to leverage our impact track record and learnings, to be a leading thought leader in the sector, and be a role model of impact measurement. We are involved with one of the early Development Impact Bonds in education in India, are working on large-scale programmes, and are staying deeply rooted in our exemplar schools as innovation grounds – all these pioneering initiatives come together to form a strong MEL launchpad for the organization.

About the role

The Associate, MEL at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance of their work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian education system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation. The Project Associate's competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul's mission.

The (Sr.) Associate, MEL will be contributing to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning efforts and strengthening our Delhi and Madhya Pradesh programs. Measuring impact is in the DNA of our organisation, especially as we grow and scale our work. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to learn more about measuring the impact of programs at scale, contribute to our program evaluation, and ensure that we are iterating on program design and course-correcting, using data and evidence.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

1.Execute the organisation's MEL design and strategy to become a sector leader in impact measurement.

• Contribute to the execution of the organization-wide MEL strategy, including identifying and designing mission-critical indicators.
• Collaborate with the MEL team on monitoring and impact evaluation internally, or collaborate with external agencies, analyse findings from such evaluations, and use learnings to inform program design.
• Implement different systems and processes to improve MEL and program cycles.

2.Drive data-based decision-making within the organization.

• Support the design of the monitoring and evaluation framework and the tools for different Peepul programs in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
• Conduct regular quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and use automation/visualization tools to present data to internal and external audiences.
• Ensure timely implementation of monitoring projects with a strong focus on execution and quality assurance, including data validity checks.
• Collaborate with the program design and implementation teams to interpret the data and ensure that the learnings are incorporated into the continuous cycle of program design and implementation.
• Develop and update data dashboards for each project in collaboration with partners and relevant agencies.

3.Contribute to the thought leadership of Peepul in the sector.

• Contribute to research projects to collect and analyze data from organizations across India and abroad to build evidence that can be used to inform practitioners, funders, and policymakers within the education sector.

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in international development, statistics, education, public policy, economics, or a related field.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience in the private/public sector with successful research management and monitoring/evaluation in the development sector. Prior experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting impact evaluations, and using data to inform program design and decision-making.
• Other Skills: Excellent quantitative, qualitative, problem-solving, analytical, and statistical analysis skills (including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with analytical tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, Alteryx, or Python)
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi