Senior Project Associate - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Nature of employment: Full-time Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager Location: Delhi About Peepul 6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an

education

non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth

Education

Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Overview Our organisation has successfully established a sophisticated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) function in the past two years, utilising cutting-edge tools like Alteryx and PowerBI to handle large-scale data. We have collaborated closely with various programs to co-design and implement effective impact measurement tools. Our approach includes developing comprehensive Theories of Change for the organisation and its programs, allowing us to seamlessly connect various experiences and insights. In the next three years, we plan to leverage our impact track record and learnings to be a leading thought leader in the sector and a role model of impact measurement. We are involved with one of the early Development Impact Bonds in

education

in India, are working on large-scale programmes, and are staying deeply rooted in our exemplar schools as innovation grounds – all of these pioneering initiatives come together to form a strong MEL launchpad for the organisation.

About the role

The Senior Associate, MEL at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance of their work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian

education

system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation. The Project Associate's competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul's mission. The (Sr.) Associate, MEL will be contributing to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning efforts and strengthening our Delhi and Madhya Pradesh programs. Measuring impact is in the DNA of our organisation, especially as we grow and scale our work. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to learn more about measuring the impact of programs at scale, contribute to our program evaluation, and ensure that we are iterating on program design and course-correcting, using data and evidence.

Responsibilities

would include (including but not limited to)

• would include (including but not limited to):
• Execute the organisation's MEL design and strategy to become a sector leader in impact measurement. o Contribute to the execution of the organization-wide MEL strategy, including identifying and designing mission-critical indicators. o Collaborate with the MEL team on monitoring and impact evaluation internally, or collaborate with external agencies, analyse findings from such evaluations, and use learnings to inform program design. o Implement different systems and processes to improve MEL and program cycles.
• Drive data-based decision-making within the organization. o Support the design of the monitoring and evaluation framework and the tools for different Peepul programs in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. o Conduct regular quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and use automation/visualization tools to present data to internal and external audiences. o Ensure timely implementation of monitoring projects with a strong focus on execution and quality assurance, including data validity checks. o Collaborate with the program design and implementation teams to interpret the data and ensure that the learnings are incorporated into the continuous cycle of program design and implementation. o Develop and update data dashboards for each project in collaboration with partners and relevant agencies.
• Contribute to the thought leadership of Peepul in the sector. o Contribute to research projects to collect and analyze data from organizations across India a

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following

qualifications

and meet the role

requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in international development, statistics, education, public policy, economics, or a related field.
• Work

Experience:

We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 years of

experience

in the private/public sector with successful research management and monitoring/evaluation in the development sector. Prior

experience

in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting impact evaluations, and using data to inform program design and decision-making.

• in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting impact evaluations, and using data to inform program design and decision-making.
• Other

Skills:

Excellent quantitative, qualitative, problem-solving, analytical, and statistical analysis

skills

(including advanced Microsoft Excel

skills

and

experience

with analytical tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, Alteryx, or Python)

• with analytical tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, Alteryx, or Python)
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi How to apply To apply for a position, click on the application link here. You will be required to upload:
• Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal

experience

and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.

• and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in l