Lead Monitoring & Evaluation, Mumbai

Role: Lead Monitoring & Evaluation Mumbai
Experience: 10-15 years in nonprofit & leaderships
Salary: Up to 30LPA

About the role:
The Lead Monitoring & Evaluation will be responsible for strengthening program monitoring systems ensuring quality data management and generating insights to guide program design implementation and decision-making. This role involves leading the M&E team building organizational capacity in evidence-based planning and ensuring high-quality reporting to donors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Monitoring & Support

• Lead monitoring of ongoing programs by designing frameworks and tools aligned with organizational and donor requirements.
• Ensure programs are implemented within agreed timelines budgets and quality standards.
• Collaborate with program teams to embed M&E plans into program design and delivery.

Monitoring Protocols & Systems

• Develop and standardize monitoring protocols across projects.

• Create robust adaptable and inclusive data collection tools for qualitative and quantitative needs.
• Establish organization-wide M&E systems to enable continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making.

Studies & Evaluations

• Design and oversee baseline midline and impact evaluations.

• Partner with donors consultants and research institutions for rigorous and actionable studies.

Data Management & Analysis

• Oversee data collection validation storage and analysis.

• Ensure effective use of analytical tools (e.g. SPSS STATA R advanced Excel).
• Translate raw data into insights that inform strategy and program improvement.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce high-quality reports dashboards and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with donor reporting standards and timelines.

• Provide concise evidence-based recommendations for leadership decision-making.

Capacity Building & Training

• Design and deliver M&E training sessions for staff.

• Mentor teams on data collection analysis and reporting.

• Build a culture of accountability and learning.

KPI Development & Tracking

• Define and monitor project-level KPIs with program leads.

• Track and address implementation gaps systematically.

Field Monitoring

• Conduct field visits to validate data and assess program quality.

• Engage directly with beneficiaries partners and field teams for ground-level insights.

Donor Engagement

• Support donor-led evaluations and monitoring processes.

• Present findings and recommendations in a professional evidence-based manner.

Continuous Learning

• Facilitate reflection sessions to capture lessons learned and best practices.

• Stay updated with global trends in M&E and integrate relevant approaches.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in monitoring evaluation research or related fields.

• Strong expertise in designing M&E frameworks tools and studies.

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software (SPSS STATA R etc.) and data management systems.

• Proven track record of high-quality report writing and donor-facing communications.

• Experience managing and mentoring teams.

• Exposure to donor-driven projects and international funding agencies.

• Graduate degree required; MBA/advanced degree in Finance Economics or Statistics preferred.

• Prior experience in the social/development sector is an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.

• Self-motivated with a problem-solving mindset.

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical data management.