Head of Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
- Company
Bright Future
- Location
Mumbai Maharashtra
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
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Experience
12 - 15 years
- Date Posted
24-Jun-2025
About Bright Future
Vision: A bright Future to all young people. Mission: Facilitate young people to become changemakers in the community by developing their future skills
Overview of the Role
The Head of MEAL is responsible for leading the design and implementation of a robust monitoring evaluation accountability and learning framework across all Bright Future programs. The role ensures data-driven decision-making organizational accountability learning and continuous program improvement. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge field insights and a participatory impact-driven approach.
Job Description
- Strategy and System Development
Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive MEAL framework aligned with Bright Future’s vision and program goals.
Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) outcome metrics and data management systems to measure impact effectively.
Ensure the MEAL strategy supports strategic planning program scale-up donor reporting and advocacy efforts.
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Supervise the design of tools and methodologies for baseline midline and endline studies.
Ensure timely collection analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data.
Lead the integration of real-time dashboards digital tools and data visualization techniques to track progress.
- Accountability and Data Governance
Develop and strengthen feedback and complaint mechanisms for youth community members and stakeholders.
Promote ethical and secure data collection storage and usage aligned with data protection laws.
Foster a culture of accountability and transparency across the organization.
- Learning and Impact
Facilitate regular program reviews impact assessments and reflective learning sessions.
Translate data insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and program teams.
Promote adaptive programming and continuous learning across functions.
- Capacity Building and Team Management
Build the capacity of internal teams on MEAL principles tools and practices.
Manage and mentor a team of MEAL staff ensuring quality deliverables and professional growth.
Collaborate with partner organizations and evaluation agencies where needed.
- Donor Reporting and External Engagement
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors partners and stakeholders.
Contribute to proposal writing particularly in setting outcomes and measurement indicators.
Represent Bright Future in external learning forums evaluations and knowledge networks.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
- Demonstrated experience in impact measurement theory of change and evaluation designs (RCTs quasi-experimental qualitative methods).
- Proficiency in data tools (Excel Power BI SPSS/STATA/R KoboToolbox etc.).
- Experience in managing teams and leading organizational change.
- Excellent analytical communication and facilitation skills.
Education
Master’s degree in Social Sciences Development Studies Statistics Public Policy or related field.
Experience
12–15 years of experience in monitoring evaluation and learning in the development/nonprofit sector.
Company Policies
Leave Policies
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Learning & Development
Upskilling
Flexible Work Option
Flexible Hours