Mantra4Change
## Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, R&D
**About Mantra4Change**
Mantra4Change is a leading organization dedicated to transforming public education in India. We believe in systemic reforms that empower education leaders and stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements across schools. Our mission is to ensure every child has the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to enabling education leaders to drive sustainable improvements across 150,000 schools by 2025.
**About the Role**
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead plays a crucial role in developing impact strategies for the organization and its programs. This position involves designing robust M&E frameworks, conducting research, and supporting organizations with their data needs.
**Responsibilities:**
* Collaborate with the core leadership team to develop the organization’s impact measurement strategy.
* Proactively build evidence in Mantra’s programs/interventions by supporting with data and developing robust structures to document impact.
* Engage with the research and design team to design a comprehensive M&E framework for the programs.
* Design, collaborate, and plan for data collection with field teams and organizations.
* Design and package M&E templates and resources to be disseminated with solution packages.
* Plan and partner with organizations for impact analyses, data collection, and research.
* Consolidate and analyze collected data to report insights about the programs.
* Present reports and insights to relevant stakeholders.
* Document processes and create reports as required.
* Assist in developing organization/program-specific data dashboards to showcase progress on outputs and outcomes.
* Support the team in building capacity to conduct research and design evidence-informed solutions.
* Maintain close collaboration with program teams and external technical and research partners.
**Experience and Competencies Required:**
* Minimum 3 years of experience in leading design efforts for education interventions.
* Proven ability to think critically and solve problems.
* Experience in developing and facilitating workshops and capacity-building programs.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
* Willingness to learn in uncertain situations.
* Excellent planning and time management skills.
* Proficiency in Python/R, Stata, and SQL.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
**What We Offer:**
* Opportunity to work closely with different education organizations globally and in India.
* Exposure to the field in various locations across India.
* Learning and development support to enhance your skills.
* 24 paid leave days and 12 calendar holidays.
* Medical insurance for individuals and dependents.
* One menstruation leave each month for women employees.
* Opportunities for professional development and learning.
**Remuneration:**
An annual CTC of INR 7 Lakhs onwards (depending on competency and experience).
**Location:**
Bengaluru; may require travel to field sites.
To apply for this job please visit mantra4change.keka.com.
