Assistant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Data Management & Compilation (Core Focus)

• Data Collection & Entry: Support the design, rollout, and administration of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools across project sites.
• Data Compilation & Aggregation: Routinely collate, clean, and consolidate baseline, midline, endline, and routine field monitoring data from multiple program locations into centralized systems.
• Database & MIS Management: Maintain and manage database tools, MS Access databases, and Management Information Systems (MIS) to track, organize, and present performance metrics cleanly and efficiently.
• Data Quality & Verification: Conduct periodic data audits and field verification visits to cross-check reported numbers against primary records and verify service delivery quality.
• Reporting & Statistical Analysis Support: Assist in compiling structured data summaries, dashboards, and regular reports using tools such as MS Excel and SPSS for internal management, corporate donors, regulatory bodies, and community partners.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance

• Monitoring Frameworks: Assist in tracking annual result-based monitoring frameworks and customized evaluation metrics for APD interventions.
• Impact Evaluation: Support the execution of baseline, midline, endline studies to assess program outcomes and long-term impact.
• Feedback Loops: Analyze consolidated program data to identify trends, highlight discrepancies, and provide timely actionable feedback to project leads.
• Reviews & Audits: Assist in organizing monitoring reviews, internal quality audits, and After-Action Reviews (AAR).

3. Compliance & Operational Support

• Regulatory Support: Assist programs with timely compilation of compliance documentation and renewals of regulatory licenses.
• System Improvements: Review existing MIS tools, reporting formats, and data collection workflows to recommend practical efficiency improvements.
• Departmental Coordination: Respond to internal and external data requests and coordinate smooth information flow between various departments.

4. Capacity Building

• Field Training: Train and guide field team members on proper data collection methods, MEAL tools, and accuracy standards.
• Data Literacy: Assist program units in clarifying their specific information and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Data & Software Systems: Strong working knowledge of data systems, including MS Excel (advanced formulas, Pivot Tables) and MS Access for database management; working knowledge of statistical analysis software (SPSS) is highly desirable.
• Analytical Mindset: Solid analytical skills with the ability to organize raw data, interpret statistical metrics, and draw practical insights.
• Field Readiness: Hands-on approach to problem-solving with a strong willingness to conduct field visits (including rural areas) to audit and verify ground data.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills in Kannada to effectively communicate with local community stakeholders and field teams.
• Commitment & Drive: Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and strongly aligned with the role of MEAL in organizational performance and disability empowerment.
• Education: Open to graduates from any relevant discipline (degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Work, or Information Systems is a plus).
• Experience: 4 Yrs Plus  years of relevant experience in data management, MEAL, or audit/monitoring operations.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with MS Excel and MS Access; familiarity with SPSS or other statistical analysis tools preferred.
• Kannada (Mandatory): Fluency in spoken and written Kannada is mandatory for ground communication and field audits.
• Marathi (Preferred): Working knowledge of Marathi is a plus.
• Location & Travel: Based in Bengaluru with a willingness to travel to program locations as required.

Benefits

Skillsets developed on M&E; Career growth in evaluation