Ground Zero

Senior Associate- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), Kolkata

Ground Zero  •  Kolkata, IN (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Role: Senior Associate- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), Kolkata
Experience: 4–6 years
Salary: 10-13 LPA

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Key Responsibilities

1. Evaluation Frameworks & Systems

  • Design and implement robust MEL frameworks for all organizational programs.
  • Lead the planning and execution of evaluation cycles, including baseline, midline, and end-line studies.
  • Align evaluation systems with program objectives and organizational strategy.

2. Data Collection & Analysis

  • Develop digital and manual data collection tools for students, teachers, and community engagement programs.
  • Utilize Python or R to perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate actionable insights.
  • Manage data integrity, security, and quality assurance processes.

3. Partnership & Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate with external research partners to ensure deliverables meet timelines.
  • Present evaluation findings and insights to leadership, funders, and stakeholders.

4. Dashboards & Reporting

  • Build and maintain dynamic dashboards to monitor KPIs across multiple projects.
  • Translate complex data into accessible reports and briefs for leadership and donors.

5. Capacity Building

  • Train internal teams on data collection and the use of MEL systems.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Requisite Qualifications & Skills

  • Technical: Proven experience using Python or R for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.

  • Tools: Proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

  • Analysis: Advanced statistical analysis skills and knowledge of evaluation methodologies.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Bengali is considered an asset.

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Hiring Note Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is re-posted on March 17, 2026 on Ground Zero

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Ground Zero

About Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a next-generation talent and advisory firm dedicated to powering the social impact ecosystem.

We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven institutions to build strong leadership pipelines, resilient hiring systems, and future-ready people practices.

At Ground Zero, we go beyond recruitment- we help organizations reimagine talent. By blending deep sector knowledge with data-driven insights and technology, we enable nonprofits to attract, grow, and retain exceptional leaders.

We work as long-term talent partners to our nonprofit clients, helping them design inclusive talent strategies, strengthen organizational culture, and adapt to the evolving world of work. Our team brings together expertise across philanthropy, development, and human capital- ensuring every match we make contributes to both individual purpose and institutional impact.

Our mission is simple yet bold: to strengthen the talent backbone of India’s social sector- because solving the world’s toughest problems begins with the right people.

Read More about us: https://groundzero.community

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dehradun, IN
Year Founded
2023
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