Manager - M&E
This is a remote position.
Position: Manager - M&E
Organisation: 4th Wheel Social Impact
Mode: Hybrid (Mumbai/Ahmedabad) or Remote
Please note: We accept applications for this role year-round and recruit on a rolling, as-needed basis. If you apply, we'll keep your application on file and review it as opportunities arise. We'll get in touch if a suitable vacancy becomes available and your experience and skills are a good match for the role.
About 4th Wheel Social Impact
At 4th Wheel, we specialize in providing data-driven insights that help organizations create measurable social impact. Since 2010, we've worked with diverse partners to design, implement, and evaluate programs across multiple sectors, focusing on social development, capacity building, and communications for development.
Our Values
We are driven by teamwork, entrepreneurial mindsets, lifelong learning, constructive thinking, and empathetic leadership. These values guide us in creating meaningful change through collaborative, data-driven approaches. About the Role
The Manager - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will lead the strategic design, implementation, and management of M&E studies across multiple social impact projects. This senior leadership role involves managing teams of M&E professionals, establishing organizational M&E standards, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality evidence-based insights that drive meaningful social change. The Manager will be responsible for client relationship management, strategic planning, and building institutional capacity in monitoring and evaluation.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
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Lead and manage a team of Sr. Executives, Executives, and Research Associates
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Provide strategic direction for M&E activities across multiple projects and sectors
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Mentor and develop junior staff, conducting performance evaluations and career development planning
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Establish and maintain organizational M&E standards, protocols, and quality assurance frameworks
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Coordinate with senior leadership on strategic planning and business development initiatives
M&E Framework Design & Implementation
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Design and oversee the development of M&E frameworks and studies for social impact projects
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Lead the creation of theories of change, logical frameworks, and results measurement systems
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Establish organizational standards for data collection methodologies and quality assurance protocols
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Oversee the development of qualitative and quantitative M&E tools, instruments, and digital data collection systems
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Ensure alignment of M&E frameworks with donor requirements and international best practices
Research & Analysis Leadership
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Lead comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research studies across multiple projects
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Oversee complex data analysis using advanced statistical methods and research methodologies like Excel, SPSS, Dedoose, NVIVO, etc.
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Guide teams in generating actionable insights and strategic recommendations from complex datasets
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Establish data analysis protocols and ensure consistent application across all projects
Client Relationship Management & Business Development
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Serve as primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders on M&E matters
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Lead proposal development and technical writing for M&E project leads
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Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership of client organizations
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Facilitate high-level stakeholder meetings and strategic planning sessions
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Identify opportunities for expanding M&E services and building long-term client partnerships
Report Writing & Knowledge Management
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Lead the preparation of visual appealing and data focused evaluation reports, research studies, and policy briefs
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Ensure all reports meet international standards for evaluation and research documentation
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Oversee the development of knowledge products, case studies, and thought leadership materials
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