This is a remote position.
WHERE DOES THIS ROLE FIT IN THE BIG PICTURE
As Lead Impact Evaluation you will lead Medha s strategy to evaluate document and enhance the impact of its programs. Your work will shape how data and insights influence decision-making internally and externally. As Medha continues to scale you will ensure its programs are backed by rigorous real-time evidence and continuous. You will have the opportunity to bring your ideas experience and vision to the platform we have created here at Medha. One that touches the lives of tens of thousands of students across hundreds of educational institutions in Tier II III and IV cities.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Strategy and Framework Development-
- Lead the design of Medha s organization-wide impact strategy and theory of change.
- Develop and refine frameworks tools and systems for measuring impact.
- Align evaluation strategy with program design government priorities and donor needs.
Research Evaluation & Innovation-
- Design and manage evaluations baseline midline endline and experimental designs like RCTs.
- Pilot and implement innovative methods to measure outcomes and effectiveness of programs.
- Stay updated with global evaluation practices and integrate emerging tools and trends.
Data Systems & Insights
- Guide the collection cleaning analysis and visualization of program data.
- Translate data into actionable insights for decision-makers and partners.
Team Building & Partnerships
- Mentor a team of data analysts field researchers and evaluation associates.
- Build partnerships with academic experts research organizations and consultants.
- Manage external evaluations from RFPs to quality assurance and dissemination.
Communication Learning & Advocacy
- Prepare high-quality evaluation reports presentations and publications for various stakeholders.
- Facilitate organizational learning through reflective sessions and evidence-sharing.
- Represent Medha at learning networks policy forums and public speaking events.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- Strong experience leading impact evaluation and research in the development sector.
- Hands-on expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods including sampling survey design and data analysis.
- Proficiency in statistical tools such as R Stata or Python.
- Ability to connect data with decision-making storytelling with numbers.
- Strong writing and communication skills to convey complex findings.
- Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset self-starter with resilience.
- People-focused leader who builds trust and nurtures team capabilities.
WHOM WILL YOU WORK WITH:
These are some people you will be working closely with as members of organisation. The descriptions indicate the peer s & team member s superpower not their designation :)
- Strategic bridge-builder and adoption evangelist turning policy into practice with precision and persistence: Saurabh Rai
- Natural orchestrator and chaos tamer weaving clarity and leadership into seamless solutions: Shubhra Gupta
- Architect of alliances and storytelling turning ideas into influence and partnerships into progress: Kritika Ram
- Architect of systems and visuals turning structure into seamless design: Jai Tewari
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
Our goal is to be transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive efficient and well documented.
Strong experience leading impact evaluation and research in the development sector. Hands-on expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, including sampling, survey design, and data analysis. Proficiency in statistical tools such as R, Stata, or Python. Ability to connect data with decision-making storytelling with numbers. Strong writing and communication skills to convey complex findings. Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset self-starter with resilience. People-focused leader who builds trust and nurtures team capabilities.