Senior Lead

Job Title - Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) LeadLocation - Mumbai, Maharashtra (with travel to project locations)Sector - Inclusive Education & Economic OpportunitiesExperience - 5–7 years’ experience in M&E, research, or impact assessment (education/livelihoods/disability sectors preferred)Start Date - ASAPLocation - Oshiwara, MumbaiWorking Hours - 8 hrs / day, flexible between 9 : 30 am – 6 : 30 pm. 5 days a weekLanguages - English & HindiSalary - Rs. 1,00,000/- to 1,50,000/- per monthNote : If interested please share your CV at OverviewThe Senior M&E Lead will be responsible for leading the Monitoring & Evaluation strategy across all Sol’s ARC programs. This includes designing frameworks, ensuring high-quality data collection, analyzing program impact, and supporting teams to make evidence-based decisions. The role will also provide strategic leadership on building an evidence-driven culture and communicating impact to donors, governments, and other stakeholders.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic M&E Frameworks- Design and oversee program-wide M&E frameworks, indicators, and results chains aligned with Sol’s ARC’s strategy and donor requirements.- Standardize and digitize M&E systems across inclusive education and livelihood projects.2. Data Collection & Validation- Supervise design and roll-out of surveys, and evaluation studies.- Ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data collection through field teams and digital tools.- Conduct random spot checks to validate field data and ensure data integrity.- Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making across teams.3. Analysis, Reporting & Knowledge Sharing- Analyze program data to generate actionable insights on outcomes and impact.- Develop real-time dashboards for program monitoring.- Prepare and present periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for leadership, donors, and government stakeholders.4. Capacity Building & Team Support- Train and mentor program staff and field teams on M&E tools, data analysis, and compliance.- Provide technical support to strengthen evidence-based planning and adaptive learning.5. External Engagement- Represent Sol’s ARC in donor meetings, government forums, and external evaluations.- Collaborate with research agencies and partners on joint studies and impact assessments.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)1.M&E Framework Implementation100% of projects have updated and approved M&E frameworks with indicators aligned to donor and organizational requirements by Q2 of each FY.2. Data Accuracy & Timeliness- 95% of program data collected is validated and error-free.- 100% of monthly data submissions and dashboards are completed within 7 working days of month-end.3.Impact Reporting & Insights- Quarterly impact reports delivered to donors and leadership on or before due dates.- At least 3 evidence-based insights/recommendations implemented per program annually.4.Capacity Building- Minimum 2 training workshops conducted annually for program and field staff on M&E practices.- 80% of trained staff demonstrate improved knowledge and skills (assessed via pre-post tests or feedback).5.External Engagement- Represent Sol’s ARC in at least 2 external forums (donor/government/research) annually.- 100% of donor audit queries and external evaluation requirements addressed within the agreed timeline.Skills & CompetenciesExperience:- 5–7 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, or Impact Assessment within the development/social sector, preferably in education, livelihoods, or disability inclusion.- Proven ability to design and implement M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and theories of change; lead baseline, midline, and endline studies; and deliver high-quality impact evaluations.Technical Expertise:- Command over quantitative and qualitative research methods with an understanding of at least one statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, R, advanced Excel)- Understanding of digital data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, etc.)- Skilled in designing and managing real-time dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Zoho Analytics.Communication & Influence:- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights and reports for diverse stakeholders, including donors, governments, and community partners.- Confident in representing program findings in external forums, reviews, and audits.Leadership & Collaboration:- Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity of M&E staff and program teams.- Strong planning and organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines.- Adaptive, proactive, and solution-oriented in dynamic environments.Sector Knowledge:- Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (CSR, international funders, multilaterals, government-funded projects) and practical exposure to education, livelihoods, and disability inclusion initiatives is preferred.- Command over quantitative and qualitative research methods.- Proficiency in at least one statistical tool (SPSS, STATA, R, or Excel advanced functions).- Ability to design and manage dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or Zoho Analytics preferred).- Excellent communication skills – ability to simplify data into narratives for diverse audiences.- Strong leadership and mentoring ability for cross-functional teams.Professional Traits – You Are- A natural planner who builds structure and timelines that others can rely on.- Proactive: spot gaps, propose fixes, build team capacity when needed.- Data-savvy: use evidence to refine narratives and drive decisions.- Calm under shifting priorities; re-prioritise without drama.- Consistently professional with colleagues, partners and leadership.- Hungry to learn, yet firm on boundaries, quality and accountability.Attitude- “Yes-and” mindset – you amplify ideas instead of shutting them down.- Ownership over blame – you fix the problem before explaining it.- Growth-oriented – feedback is fuel, not criticism.Tools – Demonstrable Expertise- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).- M & E Tools- Statistical tools- Comfortable self-learning and experimenting with AI tools such as ChatGPT to speed up drafting or data synthesis.What We Offer- Opportunity to lead evidence-driven impact measurement at scale.- Exposure to state-level and national-level policy and donor engagement.- Supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation and growth.- Competitive salary package with benefits, aligned with sector benchmarks.Regards,Pooja VishwakarmaTeam Saplings HRPhone Number : Follow our page : SaplingsHR