Senior Associate, RME

Job Description   Senior Associate Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
October 2025 | Nagpur  
   Background About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India's veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organisations and NGOs across the country in 9 states which include Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.   CLR's vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child-centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large-scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs.  (For more information log onto
About the Role: Description & Responsibilities The M&E Associates will work with the Program Managers and associates to ensure project goals are achieved. Additionally, they will collaborate with members across teams as and when required.
The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of program delivery by reviewing Theory of Change (ToCs), Logical Frameworks (LFAs), and other project documents.
• Support the M&E team in designing and conducting project evaluation
• Assist the Program and M&E teams in designing and validating tools to measure the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based data collection plans.
• Design contextualized and standardized M&E/testing tools aligned with training progress and the overall M&E framework.
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure timely data collection across different teams and regions.
• Analyze data to generate actionable insights for program teams.
• Prepare and compile project progress reports, status updates, and other documentation as needed.
• Support the maintenance of data management systems and conduct regular data quality checks.
• Supervise, Support and mentor in all the M&E related work to reportees
• Comprehensive knowledge of developing SOPs, Survey tools, Dashboards, KPIs.
• Travel to districts, when required, to support and facilitate field-level data collection.
• Actively participate in organizational meetings and contribute to strengthening M&E structures.

Requirement: Education & Experience Education & Experience

• Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation / social science/ social work/management discipline. Master's degree preferred. 
• 3 Years of experience relevant to job responsibilities, after relevant minimum qualification

Important: Given the nature of the project please apply only if you qualify based on the above requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Prior experience or familiarity with implementing developmental programs is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with working proficiency in Hindi or Marathi (oral and written).
• Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in an autonomous, semi-structured work environment.
• Foundational understanding of development discourse, as well as education programs and policies in India.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and resourcefulness in addressing emerging challenges.
• Strong proficiency in creating presentations and working with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
• Exposure to data visualization platforms
• Working knowledge of data collection tools including Survey CTO, Kobo Toolbox, and Google Forms.
• Patience and resilience to navigate setbacks and uncertainties while maintaining focus on goals.
• Uphold the values of integrity, respect, innovation, service, and excellence by demonstrating ethical conduct, fostering fairness and collaboration, embracing creativity and adaptability, prioritizing the wellbeing of children and youth, and striving for continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.

Location and Compensation Location: Nagpur
Compensation: Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual's prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 6-7 Lakh INR per annum CTC based on the previous experience.

Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR
Leadership Team
Chetan Bhangdia, Director Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualizing, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programs, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of  program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.
Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master's in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years, she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e-learning content modules and video productions.

Sufia Azmat, Head of Research and Monitoring Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience in Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers on ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC, and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights-Based Approach.
Kishore Jagtap, Head – Programme Operations Kishorkumar Jagtap is Head – Programme Operations at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specializes in organization development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programs. Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve program outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results-driven mindset to every project he leads.

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