Senior Associate– Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Senior Associate– Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Organisation Background: Muskaan Dreams is a pioneering tech nonprofit committed to revolutionising education for government school children in India. Our mission is to foster tech innovation, STEM learning, and 21st-century skills among students, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. We achieve this by equipping teachers with cutting-edge technology, partnering with government systems at the state and district levels, and prioritising scalability and efficiency to maximise our impact so that every student should have an opportunity to take advantage of the promise of digital learning and coding. We are on a mission to enable tech for one Million students by 2025. For more information about Muskaan Dreams, please visit www.muskaandreams.org . About the Role We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented Senior Associate – MEL to oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand data and field management experience, contribute to the design and implementation of comprehensive MEL systems, ensure effective integration with government data platforms, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making. If you are passionate about using data to create meaningful social impact and have practical experience in field data collection and analysis, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design & Strategic Planning Assist in the development of a comprehensive MEL strategy/frameworks, aligning with organizational and state program objectives. Support in establishment of state-wide performance indicators, outcome frameworks, and impact-measurement protocols. Assist in selection and integration of digital MEL tools and dashboards for real-time data access and decision-making. Field Operations & Data Quality Plan and supervise large-scale data collection. Capacity building of the team on survey methodologies and data collection techniques. Establish rigorous SOPs for data validation, cleaning, and verification to ensure quality of data. Research and Academics Assist in planning and operationalizing of ecosystem research, impact evaluation, and other periodic MEL assessments. Analyze research findings to produce policy briefs, white papers, research articles, and evidence summaries for internal and external dissemination. Support in regular reviews of MEL frameworks to improve efficiency, relevance, and scalability. Data Management, Analysis & Insight Generation Able to apply advanced quantitative (regression, correlation, trend analysis, and hypothesis testing) and qualitative (thematic and content analysis) statistical techniques. Prepare dashboards, visualizations, and high-quality analytical reports for internal leadership and the government officials. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Present key insights to senior management, government bodies, and donors. Act as the primary MEL liaison for government departments, ensuring alignment with state education and digital learning initiatives. Any other responsibilities or tasks assigned by the designated manager. Qualifications & Experience Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in monitoring & evaluation, research, or data analytics roles, with at least 1 year in a supervisory/managerial capacity, preferably in the education sector. Experience in system integration will be preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) along with statistical (Quantitative/Qualitative) software such as STATA, R, ATLAS Ti, NVIVO, etc Strong command of digital data collection tools (SurveyCTO/Kobo/ODK) and data-visualisation platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). Field Experience: Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-district primary data collection and dissemination. Ready to travel to different locations for monitoring (70% Travel, 30% Office work) Leadership & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills. Organizational Skills: Strong planning, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. Why Join Us? Impact-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that create lasting social change. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation. Professional Growth: Gain exposure to diverse projects and stakeholders, with ample opportunities for learning and career development. Dynamic Work Culture: Enjoy a flexible and supportive environment that values initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement. Muskaan Dreams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled How to Apply:  Apply via the link: https://muskaandreams.keka.com/careers/   Process: Profile submission<>Assignment<>Personal interaction<>Final discussion.  Note: A typical recruitment process for these roles takes about 30-45 days, we’ll keep you updated about the progress through email.  For queries: +91 9754175881 (use WhatsApp) or people@muskaandreams.org              “Digital Promise to Every Child”