Associate, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning | Delhi State Program

At Simple Education Foundation (SEF) we work with the government to build state\-wide strengthening programs for teachers and principals to increase the standard of teaching in government schools across India. Our mission is to strengthen 1 million educators by 2028.
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We are a highly driven team with over 50 years of cumulative experience in teaching in classrooms and working with government school systems. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this mission come true in our lifetime. To help us accelerate our impact, we are looking to onboard more members on our paper plane!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>About the Delhi State Program<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/b>The Delhi State Program, in partnership with the <\/span><\/span>State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi<\/span><\/span><\/b>, works closely with the state\u2019s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) initiative, <\/span><\/span>NIPUN Sankalp<\/span><\/span><\/b> to strengthen teaching and learning across primary and upper primary grades (Grades 1 to 8).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

Aligned with the vision of NEP 2020, NIPUN Sankalp focuses on ensuring that all children achieve grade\-appropriate foundational skills through coherent and system\-aligned efforts across curriculum, teacher professional development, classroom practice, and assessment systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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Within this partnership, SEF is working towards building a <\/span><\/span>high\-quality, structured FLN ecosystem<\/span><\/span><\/b> by strengthening:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Curriculum and learning progressions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Teacher guides and student materials<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Practice\-based teacher professional development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Continuous academic support and coaching<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Data\-informed assessment systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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About the role<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/b>The Associate, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning will work closely with the MEL Manager and the Delhi State Team to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) programme. The role combines field engagement, data analysis, dashboard development, and evidence generation to support programme improvement and data\-informed decision making.
This is a role that provides:
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Opportunities to strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems<\/span><\/span><\/b> by supporting the development, refinement, and implementation of tools and processes that improve programme quality.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Exposure to the full MEL lifecycle<\/span><\/span><\/b>: from classroom observations and data collection to analysis, dashboard development, reporting, and learning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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A platform to bridge evidence and practice<\/span><\/span><\/b>, ensuring data is translated into actionable insights that strengthen teacher professional development, classroom practice, and student learning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience working with government stakeholders and programme teams<\/span><\/span><\/b> to build a culture of data\-informed decision making within a large\-scale FLN programme.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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An opportunity to work in a dynamic environment<\/span><\/span><\/b> where programmes, priorities, and data systems evolve, requiring adaptability while maintaining consistency in data quality and reporting.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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If you are driven by evidence, enjoy making sense of data, and are excited by using insights to improve education programmes at scale, this role is for you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>What will you do?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Support Monitoring and Evaluation
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Work with the MEL Manager to strengthen monitoring and evaluation processes across the Delhi State Programme.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Support the development, refinement, and implementation of monitoring tools, including teacher feedback surveys, classroom observation rubrics, programme monitoring checklists, and other data collection instruments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Analyse monitoring and assessment data to identify trends, implementation gaps, and opportunities for programme improvement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Review the effectiveness of monitoring and assessment tools to ensure they generate meaningful and actionable evidence.
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Field Monitoring and Data Collection<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Conduct classroom observations, school visits, and programme monitoring activities using structured tools and protocols.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Collect, validate, and document qualitative and quantitative data to ensure high standards of data quality.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Capture field learnings and implementation insights to inform programme improvements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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This role requires regular travel to schools and government offices within Delhi.\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Data Analysis, Reporting and Dashboards<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Clean, analyse, and synthesise programme data to generate actionable insights.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards, trackers, and reports for programme teams and government stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Present findings in accessible formats to enable timely and evidence\-based decision making.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Learning and Strengthening MEL Systems<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Work with the MEL Manager and programme teams to translate data into recommendations for programme improvement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Support evidence\-based discussions with programme teams and government stakeholders to strengthen data\-informed decision making.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Adapt monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting processes as programme needs evolve while maintaining consistency in key indicators and reporting standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Core Competencies for all SEF Employees <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Collaborates
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives, effectively navigating and managing ambiguity to achieve common goals. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
Communicates Effectively
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Delivers clear and direct multi\-mode (written+oral) communications that conveys an understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, progress, learnings, and challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
Enables Learning & Development
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels for self and others<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
Human Centric Data and Design Lens
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Uses data to understand user needs and integrate human\-centred thinking into the design of programs and interventions, improving real\-world user experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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Data Collection & Analysis
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns and generate insights.
Proficient in Google Sheets or Excel for data organisation and basic analysis.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
Monitoring & Evaluation
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Understanding of basic monitoring and evaluation concepts and an interest in learning how MEL systems support programme improvement.
Ability to think critically about data and ask meaningful questions to improve programme implementation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>
Communication & Collaboration
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with programme teams and government stakeholders.
Comfortable presenting findings and insights in a clear and simple manner.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Mindset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Curious and eager to learn in a fast\-paced environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving programme contexts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through with attention to detail.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Believes in using evidence to improve programmes and outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Knowledge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Basic understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) concepts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Familiarity with education programmes or the social sector is desirable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Awareness of teacher professional development, classroom observations, or student assessments is an advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Familiarity with dashboarding tools or mobile data collection platforms is a plus, but not required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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1\u20133 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, data analysis, programme implementation, or a related role.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Comfortable conducting field visits and engaging with schools and programme stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel and Google Workspace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience working with dashboards (e.g., Looker Studio or Power BI) or data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox) is an advantage, but not essential.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience working in the education or development sector is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>
Salary and benefits: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Compensation for the Associate will be Rs 5,75,000\-6,00,000 (based on prior experience and skills)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Dedicated personal reimbursement budget, including enhanced health insurance reimbursement support<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Paid period leave and wellness leave provisions. Access to well\-being resources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Opportunity to work within inclusive, diverse, and mission\-driven teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Great Place To Work® Certified organization<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Location: Delhi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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