(Urgent) Senior Lead

Job Title - Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Lead Location - Mumbai, Maharashtra (with travel to project locations) Sector - Inclusive Education & Economic Opportunities Experience - 5–7 years’ experience in M&E, research, or impact assessment (education/livelihoods/disability sectors preferred) Start Date - ASAP Location - Oshiwara, Mumbai Working Hours - 8 hrs / day, flexible between 9 : 30 am – 6 : 30 pm. 5 days a week Languages - English & Hindi Salary - Rs. 1,00,000/- to 1,50,000/- per month Note : If interested please share your CV at pooja@saplingshr.com Role Overview The 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 Responsibilities 1. 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 Implementation 100% 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 & Competencies Experience: - 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 Vishwakarma Team Saplings HR Phone Number : 9116863306 Follow our page : SaplingsHR