Job Description

Role: Lead - LME, Delhi

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Salary: upto 22 LPA

Reporting to: Director – Research

Location: New Delhi / Flexible with frequent travel to project sites across India

Role Overview

We are looking for a data-driven leader to manage our national and state-level Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (LME) strategy. This role is responsible for establishing robust M&E frameworks, managing multi-tier database systems, and building real-time data visualisations to drive adaptive program management and strengthen government partnerships.

The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on technical skills in data collection and analytics with strategic experience in large-scale public systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead & Oversee LME Strategy and Decision-Making

• Framework Development: Design and manage national and state-specific LME frameworks, ensuring core indicators capture reach, dosage, and fidelity of implementation.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Oversee multi-state data collection workflows to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data on program expansion and field activity.
• Learning Reviews: Lead routine data reflection cycles (every 3–6 months) with leadership and field teams to translate monitoring trends into operational and strategic course corrections.
• Evaluative Studies: Collaborate with research teams and government partners to execute longitudinal and evaluative protocols assessing both individual and system-level outcomes.

2. Systems, Architecture & Dashboard Design

• Tiered Database Management: Build and manage scalable databases structured around multi-tier public administration hierarchies (e.g., School District State National level).
• Tailored Data Visualization: Design dual-purpose visual analytics platforms:
• Detailed Dashboards: Granular, operational views for internal monitoring and program teams.
• Simplified Dashboards: Executive summaries and clean, high-level views tailored for government officials and school leaders.
• Data Integrity: Implement validation rules and automated workflows to ensure data quality and completeness across large-scale field collections.

3. Capacity Building & Field Enablement

• Non-Technical Training: Design and execute practical training programs to help non-technical field staff, trainers, and district coordinators enter, review, and act on data.
• Tool Suitability: Develop and validate contextual assessment tools (e.g., Master Trainer assessment protocols) suited for specific field training contexts.

Required Technical Capabilities & Qualifications

1. Data Collection & Field Tools

• Hands-on Expertise: Proficiency in building, deploying, and managing forms on ODK (Open Data Kit) or KoboToolbox.
• Lightweight Workflows: Proven experience integrating Google Forms and Google Sheets (via scripts, formulas, or third-party connectors) for quick deployments with smaller field teams.
• UX for First-Time Users: Demonstrated experience designing digital data collection interfaces for users with low digital literacy (e.g., government school staff, field enumerators).

2. Analytics & Statistical Modeling

• Advanced Spreadsheet Skills: Expertise in Excel (advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, power queries, data models).
• Statistical Packages: Hands-on experience executing complex statistical analyses in SPSS, R, or Stata.
• Core Metrics: Deep understanding of tracking implementation metrics, including reach, dosage, and fidelity.

3. Dashboards & Visualization

• BI Platforms: Hands-on experience developing interactive dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.
• Web-Based Analytics: Experience creating lightweight visual reports in Google Looker Studio (Data Studio).
• Multi-Tier UI Design: Ability to present the same dataset in two distinct layouts: deep-dive operational dashboards vs. high-level executive summaries.

4. Database Architecture & Government Systems Exposure

• Scale & Hierarchy: Track record of managing databases tracking hundreds of schools, districts, and teachers across multiple states.
• Government MIS Familiarity: Direct experience or strong working knowledge of government education management information systems like UDISE+ or similar state/national public databases.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ to 15+ years of experience in LME, data systems architecture, or research operations within social development or public systems.
• Education: Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Social Work, or related quantitative field required; M.Phil/Ph.D. preferred.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: HR Interview Round

Step 2: Assignment

Step 3: Technical Round of interview

Step 4: Final Interview

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on September 8th, 2026 on Ground Zero

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