Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Based in Islamabad with frequent travel across Pakistan, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) efforts within a well-established non-profit organization focused on improving education and learning outcomes nationwide. The successful candidate will oversee M&E activities across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality data collection, progress tracking, and evidence-based learning. Collaborating closely with project teams, partners, and donors, the role demands strong analytical skills and hands-on involvement in fieldwork to support program improvement and policy influence.

Key Responsibilities

- Design comprehensive M&E frameworks, including indicators and results plans for both new and ongoing projects.
- Plan and manage baseline, midline, and endline studies, incorporating learning assessments.
- Develop and supervise data collection tools and processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Analyze quantitative data and present findings clearly to inform decision-making.
- Lead qualitative research activities such as interviews, focus groups, case studies, and classroom observations.
- Create and maintain real-time dashboards to enable project teams and partners to monitor progress effectively.
- Write and review M&E sections for reports, proposals, and donor submissions.
- Train and support project staff and partners in M&E methodologies and data utilization.
- Conduct site visits to verify data quality and observe project implementation firsthand.
- Utilize evidence to enhance program effectiveness and contribute to policy discussions.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within education or the broader development sector.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as education, economics, statistics, social sciences, or development. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Working knowledge of at least one tool from each of the following categories: data analysis (Stata, R, SPSS, or Python), dashboards and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or Google Looker Studio), and data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or CommCare).
- Strong report writing skills in English and good spoken Urdu for effective communication during fieldwork.
- Willingness to travel frequently, including to remote locations.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience with large-scale learning assessments such as ASER or involvement in foundational learning programs is considered an advantage. The position offers a monthly salary range of Rs150,000 to Rs180,000 and requires in-person attendance at the Islamabad office with regular travel to project sites across Pakistan.

This role is ideal for a dedicated M&E professional seeking to contribute to impactful education initiatives while working within a collaborative and dynamic environment.