Junior Assistant Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Position Title: Junior Assistant Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) / MEL Coordinator

Reports to: Manager / Senior Manager – MEL

Location: Chembur, Mumbai

Experience Required: 2–5 years

Working days - 5 days (Monday to Friday)

Role Overview

The Junior Assistant Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of MEL systems to track program performance and outcomes. The role will focus on data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning processes to ensure that evidence informs program improvement. This position will work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen MEL practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

MEL System Implementation & Support

Assist in designing and rolling out MEL frameworks, indicators, and tools for projects.

Support the development of logical frameworks, KPIs, and data collection plans.

Ensure timely and accurate data collection through digital and manual systems.

Data Management & Analysis

Maintain program databases, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data.

Conduct basic qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate insights.

Prepare dashboards, scorecards, and progress reports for internal review.

Monitoring & Reporting

Track program activities and outputs against targets.

Contribute to donor reports and internal documentation by providing data inputs and summaries.

Support compliance with donor MEL requirements and organizational standards.

Capacity Building & Support

Train field teams and partners on data collection tools and MEL processes.

Provide on-ground troubleshooting support for MEL-related issues.

Research & Learning

Assist in conducting baseline surveys, endline evaluations, and case studies.

Document lessons learned and success stories for internal and external sharing.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field.

2–5 years of experience in MEL roles in development, NGO, or social impact sectors.

Basic to intermediate skills in statistical tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA, R) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with problem-solving abilities.

Familiarity with participatory MEL approaches and adaptive learning principles is an advantage.

Benefits at Bright Future

Professional Development: Access to training programs, workshops, and exposure to innovative MEL practices.

Work in a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance coverage for self of Rs 2,00,000.

Accidental Insurance coverage for self of Rs 5,00,000.

Free Doctor Teleconsultations & Discounted medicine orders.

Rest & Rejuvenation

Post probation eligible for 2 paid leaves per month.

Eligible for mandatory holidays in the financial year.

Growth Plan

Bright Future invests in developing its people. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Candidates should be willing to commit to a minimum of two years with the organization.

Demonstrate leadership, technical expertise, and ownership of projects.

Participate and co-lead organization-wide studies and donor reporting assignments as you gain experience.

Develop specialization in advanced analytics, impact evaluation, or sector-specific MEL systems.

Contribute to strategic planning, influencing how evidence shapes Bright Future’s programs at scale.

“ Bright Future is committed to building a diverse and gender balanced workforce, and we encourage individuals of all genders to apply for this role” .