Lead – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) - Bhopal
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Salary
- INR 55,000 / month
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
### Role & Company / Project Overview Gram Sudhar Samiti (GSS) is a leading non-profit organization established in 1987, working dedicatedly for sustainable and inclusive development in Madhya Pradesh. The organization operates across agriculture, rural livelihoods, natural resource management, rural tourism, community health, women empowerment, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, and community institution building in partnership with communities, government bodies, and development partners. GSS is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced professional for the position of Lead – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E) to strengthen MEL systems, design and manage monitoring frameworks, ensure data quality, generate analytical insights, and support evidence-based decision-making across multiple projects. ### Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties • Develop, strengthen, and manage comprehensive MEL plans, tools, systems, and frameworks across multiple concurrent projects. • Collect, compile, analyse, and validate quantitative and qualitative data gathered from field and project sources. • Ensure high data quality, maintain rigorous compliance with organizational and donor MEL standards, and ensure timely reporting, documentation, and learning for continuous program improvement. • Design and develop interactive dashboards, project trackers, and data visualization tools. • Support project teams in M&E implementation, monitoring methodologies, and staff capacity building. • Coordinate with internal project teams, donors, community stakeholders, and external partners to promote data-driven decision-making. • Undertake proposal development, documentation, and reporting support. ### Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience • Master's degree in Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Data Science, Management, Rural Development, Social Work, or a related discipline. • MBA (Master of Business Administration) and M.Sc. Agriculture candidates are also fully eligible. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture is additionally considered eligible. • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), including proven field-based experience and handling multiple projects simultaneously. • Data Collection Tools: KOBO Toolbox, EpiCollect, and Google Forms. • Quantitative Analysis: SPSS, UCINET, and Microsoft Excel. • Qualitative Analysis: ATLAS.ti. • Data Visualization: Power BI and Flourish Studio. • Project Tracking: Trello, PMS. • Reporting & Presentation Tools: MS Office, Canva, Visme, NotebookLM. • Languages: Proficiency in English and Hindi. • Work Interests: Rural livelihoods & development, sustainable agriculture, climate change & adaptation, community institutions, renewable energy, and monitoring & evaluation. ### Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details • Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. • Field Visits: Mandatory field travel of a minimum of 15 days per month to project locations. ### Compensation & Benefits • Salary: ₹55,000 per month. • TA/DA: Travel and Daily Allowance provided as per the organisation's policy. ### Application Instructions • Submit an updated CV along with a comprehensive covering letter detailing relevant experience. • Deadline for submission: 1 November 2026, by 5:00 PM. Applications submitted after 5:00 PM or without a covering letter will not be considered.