Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E)

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E)

Base Location: Karta Initiative India Foundation Office, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
KIIF’s Office Location: B-33, Sector - 40, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Employment Type: Full-time (Work from Office)

Duration of the Contract: 12 months (renewable based on performance review)

Experience Required: 3–5 years

About Karta Initiative India Foundation

Karta Initiative India Foundation is committed to enabling talented young people from under-served backgrounds to access transformative higher education opportunities and build pathways to leadership. Through partnerships, mentorship and systemic engagement, we aim to unlock potential and create equitable access to education and career opportunities.

About the Role:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E) will play a key role in strengthening evidence-based decision-making and learning across Karta’s programs. The role involves developing and implementing M&E frameworks, managing data systems, conducting evaluations and generating insights to inform program design, reporting and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Systems

• Design and implement M&E frameworks such as log frameworks, Theory of Change (ToC) etc, as well as tools, and indicators aligned with program objectives and donor requirements.
• Develop baseline, midline and endline surveys and other data collection instruments.
• Ensure data quality assurance mechanisms are embedded across all processes.

2. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Manage data collection (quantitative and qualitative) through surveys, ethnographic studies and other methods, from multiple program sites across India.
• Clean, analyze and interpret data to generate actionable insights.
• Produce timely and high-quality M&E reports consisting of dashboards, infographics and visualizations to communicate impact effectively to internal teams, donors and partners.

3. Learning & Capacity Building

• Support program teams to integrate M&E practices into day-to-day work.
• Facilitate periodic reflection sessions, learning reviews and knowledge-sharing workshops.
• Document best practices, case studies and success stories to strengthen organizational learning.

4. Compliance & External Engagement

• Ensure adherence to donor and government reporting requirements.
• Support proposal development by contributing M&E frameworks and evidence-based inputs.
• Represent Karta Initiative in external M&E networks, coalitions and forums.

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, mental health lead, or senior management team to support the mission and goals of the organization.
• Be flexible to travel to program sites or events as needed, contribute to the on-ground impact of Karta’s programs and represent Karta’s initiatives at external forums or partnerships.

What we are looking for:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Statistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in the development/education sector.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software. (SPSS, STATA, R, or Advanced Excel)
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools. (KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, Epicollect5, etc.)
• Familiarity with PowerBI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the education or youth development sector.
• Knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies. (RCTs, Quasi-experimental Designs)
• Experience with donor-funded program reporting.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and youth empowerment.
• Proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented.
• Ability to balance fieldwork with desk-based analysis

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to systemic change in education and youth leadership.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse programs and global networks.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

Compensation Offered: Gross compensation budgeted for this position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, no. of years and quality of experience.

Medical Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance (Rs. 3 lakhs cover) for self, spouse and dependents, plus an accident policy (Rs. 5 lakhs cover).

Application Process:

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the requisite experience, we would love to hear from you. Please fill the following google form: https://forms.gle/gY4L66h28bJzgXup8 . We look forward to reviewing your applications and getting in touch with the most qualified candidates.

Deadline: Apply immediately.

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