Director of English

About Makkala Jagriti  Makkala Jagriti is an award-winning, Bengaluru-based NGO working towards providing holistic development and learning opportunities for children and youth from marginalized communities since 2003. The organization works with government schools, Anganwadis, childcare institutions and urban poor communities enabling access and experience of quality education to the children and youth directly, while also influencing systems and actors to become child-centric, inclusive, and holistic in their approach.  Where you are born should not limit how far you go, the organization has impacted over 1.5 lakh children and youth across 14 districts of Karnataka so far, and is scaling rapidly, with plans to expand into other states as well.  The organization has been certified as a Great Place to Work, three times in a row and is also recognized as India’s Best Places to work for women. As an organization, Makkala Jagriti places great emphasis on personal growth providing ample scope for learning, mentorship and leadership development, while also being part of deeply meaningful social transformation.  We are looking for a dynamic, committed, enthusiastic and results-oriented individual to become a key part of the exciting growth journey in the position of Director - Monitoring and Evaluation to lead and strengthen the Impact Measurement function of the organization . The Director – Monitoring & Evaluation is a key leadership position in the organization and shall be responsible for the planning and designing the monitoring & evaluation of all programs, their outcomes and impact to ensure they are aligned to the overall goals of the organization.  Collaborate with the CEO, Board, and Program Heads to ensure alignment of M&E priorities with program and organizational strategy.  ● Track organizational performance through metrics and dashboards, ensuring actionable insights for decision-making.  ● Contribute to evidence based strategic planning, design, knowledge partnering and advocacy efforts of the organization  ● Develop and strengthen program-level and cross-organizational M&E frameworks including Theory of Change, Logic Models, and Indicators – that ensure relevant and high-quality outcome and impact measurement  ● Conduct regular field visits to ensure reliable deployment and effective use of M&E tools. ● Lead qualitative and quantitative data analysis, generating actionable analytical reports for leadership and stakeholders – including creation and implementation of visual dashboards  ● Collaborate with Program Leadership and Program design teams to refine program implementation strategies and methodologies based on data insights  ● Provide oversight to M&E Coordinator(s) for data collection systems, validation, analytics and reporting  ● Ensure timely reporting on M&E activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to the CEO and Director of Programs.   Oversee the creation and deployment of data management systems (MIS) to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.  ● Lead the technology adoption and oversee the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of data management systems (MIS) across programs.  Reporting, Communication and Knowledge Management   ● Facilitate training and capacity-building for program teams on M&E frameworks, tools, MIS, and data interpretation.  ● Drive internal knowledge-building and documentation efforts to deepen organizational learning and donor reporting.  ● Translate impact data into insights for advocacy, communication to donors and partners, and knowledge building  ● Collaboration with research institutions and reputed universities - both within and outside India - for studies and knowledge creation  ● Promote and champion the culture of MEL, data-driven decision making and data hygiene within the organization  ● Maintain a strong feedback loop between field-level insights and strategic planning ● Ensure ethical data collection especially when working with vulnerable populations ● Education & Experience  ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Data Analytics, Education, Development Studies, or a related field.  ● Minimum 10–12 years of professional experience, with at least 5–7 years in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) or Management Information Systems (MIS) in the education or development sector.  ● Proven experience in designing assessment tools, data collection methodologies, and strategies to monitor program outcomes.  ● Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate insights and inform program decisions.  ● Experience using M&E/MIS software such as Excel, Power BI, and Kobo Toolbox (or similar platforms).  ● Skilled in developing data dashboards, analytical reports, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.  ● Familiarity with outcome-focused tools such as Theory of Change, Logical Frameworks, and Results-Based Management (RBM).  Experience working on multi-stakeholder programs across geographies or thematic areas (e.g., education, ECCE, youth development).  ● Experience in leading or supporting training and capacity-building initiatives for staff and partners on M&E.  ● Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a track record of authoring impact reports, donor presentations, or research outputs.  ● Proficiency in Kannada is a strong advantage. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a drive for data accuracy. ● Strong ethical judgement, especially in the context of working with children and vulnerable populations.  ● Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children and communities across India ● Experience the outstanding culture of a people-centered organization and innumerable opportunities for personal development  Bangalore (Full-time)  Reports to: CEO  Minimum Experience Required: 10–12 years