Programme Manager- MEL, Delhi

Delhi - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Programme Manager- MEL Delhi
Experience: 8 years
Salary: 18- 22 LPA

About the Role

The MEL function serves as a technically credible backbone with a team of 12 experts in research data management field monitoring dashboards and impact evaluation. The team partners closely with program and leadership colleagues ensuring MEL is embedded in program design and execution.

We maintain robust data systems tracking outcomes for teachers school leaders government officials and students which inform training coaching course corrections and funder discussions. The next phase focuses on integration standardization and scalable insights through a central MEL dashboardcreating an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to lead the next stage of an impact-driven MEL function.

Key Responsibilities

1. MEL Strategy and Systems

Lead the design and implementation of MEL frameworks aligned with organizational and program strategies.
Provide technical leadership in student learning outcome assessment design for internal and external evaluations.
Develop and strengthen systems for data collection management quality assurance analysis and reporting.
Drive the use of MEL insights to shape program strategy scale decisions and resource allocation.

2. Research and Evidence Generation

Design and oversee quantitative and qualitative research studies including experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations.
Translate research findings into actionable insights for program and organizational decision-making.
Support empirical research projects to inform program scale and improvement.

3. Stakeholder Management

Build and manage relationships with research partners funders and government stakeholders.
Represent the organization in technical forums working groups and evidence-sharing platforms.
Develop high-quality evidence products for donors partners and policy stakeholders.

4. Team Leadership and Capacity Building

Lead mentor and coach MEL team members across projects and geographies.
Build MEL capacity among program and partner teams through training and guidance.
Promote a learning culture and support reflection and iteration across the organization.

Qualifications and Role Requirements

Educational Background: Masters degree or higher in Education Economics Statistics Public Policy Development Studies or related fields.
Experience: 8 years in MEL research or evidence roles preferably in the education sector.
Proven expertise in student learning outcome measurement and assessment design.
Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Experience managing and mentoring teams.
Ability to translate data into strategic insights.
Familiarity with government education systems in India and large-scale education programs.
Exposure to A/B testing adaptive trials or iterative program design is desirable.
Core Competencies: Strategic thinking problem-solving stakeholder management influencing skills excellent communication and synthesis skills balancing rigor with operational feasibility collaborative leadership and coaching mindset.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi.

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 10 2026 on Ground Zero

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Role: Programme Manager- MEL DelhiExperience: 8 yearsSalary: 18- 22 LPA About the Role The MEL function serves as a technically credible backbone with a team of 12 experts in research data management field monitoring dashboards and impact evaluation. The team partners closely with program and leade...