Senior Project Associate - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Zoho; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is seeking a Senior Associate, MEL to strengthen its Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning work in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. You will drive data-driven program insights, design indicators, and support evidence-informed decisions across education programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with MEL frameworks, and the ability to collaborate with government partners and nonprofits to measure impact at scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in research management and monitoring/evaluation.
• Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks and impact evaluations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and translating findings into program design.

Responsibilities

• Execute MEL design and strategy to lead impact measurement.
• Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation with internal or external partners.
• Develop data dashboards for projects in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
• Support data-driven decision-making and learning within programs.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

SPSS

Stata

R

Python

Education

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

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Senior Project Associate - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 07/07/2025
• Job Type Full time
• Country India

Job Description

Nature of employment: Full-time

Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager

About Peepul

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools.That’sthe scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Overview

Our organisation has successfully established a sophisticatedMonitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) function in the past twoyears, utilising cutting-edge tools like Alteryx and PowerBI to handlelarge-scale data. We have collaborated closely with various programsto co-design and implement effective impact measurement tools. Ourapproach includes developing comprehensive Theories of Change for theorganisation and its programs, allowing us to seamlessly connectvarious experiences and insights. In the next three years, we plan toleverage our impact trackrecord and learnings to be a leading thoughtleader in the sector and a role model of impact measurement. We areinvolved with one of the early Development Impact Bonds in educationin India, are working on large-scale programmes, and are stayingdeeply rooted in our exemplar schools as innovation grounds – allofthese pioneering initiatives come together to form a strong MELlaunchpad for the organisation.

About the role

The Senior Associate, MEL at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding theorganization's values and the significance of their work. Theyembrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and workefficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindsetdrives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute toorganization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge ofthe Indian education system, actively shaping best practices andmaintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, theyfoster a positive team climate through active listening andself-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 andMadhya Pradesh programs. Measuring impact is in the DNA of ourorganisation, especially as we grow and scale our work. This is anexciting opportunity for an individual who wants to learn more aboutmeasuring the impact of programs at scale, contribute to our programevaluation, and ensure that we are iterating on program design andcourse-correcting, using data and evidence.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limitedto):

• Execute the organisation's MEL design and strategy to become a sector leader in impact measurement.
  • o Contribute to the execution of the organization-wide MEL strategy, including identifying and designing mission-critical indicators.
  • o 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.
  • o Implement different systems and processes to improve MEL and program cycles.
• Drive data-based decision-making within the organization.
  • o Support the design of the monitoring and evaluation framework and the tools for different Peepul programs in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
  • o Conduct regular quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and use automation/visualization tools to present data to internal and external audiences.
  • o Ensure timely implementation of monitoring projects with a strong focus on execution and quality assurance, including data validity checks.
  • o 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.
  • o Develop and update data dashboards for each project in collaboration with partners and relevant agencies.
• Contribute to the thought leadership of Peepul in the sector.
  • o 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.

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 educationalbackground in international development, statistics, education,public policy, economics, or a related field.
  
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 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