M&E Analyst

Khan Academy India team is looking for a candidate with experience in handling Monitoring and evaluation projects on a contract basis. The candidate will be responsible for executing and guiding M&E projects – both in-house and via third parties. This will primarily include developing logical frameworks, leading indicators, monitoring strategy / plan and coordinating the required field activities with internal and external stakeholders. It is a 12 month contract based role. The candidate will directly work with the Efficacy team at KAI and report to the head of the department.

Responsibilities

Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures; Monitor and evaluate project activities and progress towards achieving the desired output/results; Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system; Develop indicators, logical frameworks and a monitoring strategy for the project; Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success; Provide inputs, information and statistics for periodic reports to Project Management Team; Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks; Coordinate with external researchers and agencies for M&E projects as required; Designing M&E Frameworks: Crafting comprehensive plans that outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, including setting objectives, selecting indicators, and determining methodologies for data collection and analysis; Data Management: Collecting, storing, and managing data efficiently to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for analysis; Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing data to extract actionable insights and compiling findings into reports that inform stakeholders about the program’s progress, outcomes, and impact; Feedback and Recommendations: Providing evidence-based recommendations to program managers and stakeholders to refine strategies, enhance performance, and guide future decision-making; Capacity Building: Strengthening the M&E skills of team members and stakeholders through training and support, ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of M&E practices

Requirements

Experience with social sector is a must; Ability to use first principle thinking and analytical intuition; A passion for education and a desire to make an impact; Should have either work experience or educational background related to the Social Sector; Comfort and experience in cleaning complex data and driving in-depth analyses; Basic understanding in R/Python and SQL; Ability to present research findings using concise tables / charts and related visualization skills; Good communication and coordination skills

Nice to have

Relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation field is preferred; Experience of successfully executing and driving qualitative and quantitative research with a focus on theory of change, logical frameworks preferred; Background in Education/EdTech sector is preferred