About The Circle
The Circle is a non-profit start-up dedicated to reinventing India’s schools by expanding opportunities for children from low-income households. Our mission is to build a network of schools and after-school centers that equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed and drive change. We operate through three key programs:
- The Circle Incubation + Network – An 18-month incubation program supporting entrepreneurs in designing, launching, and scaling innovative schools and after-school centers. Graduates join a lifelong network that fosters continuous growth and collaboration.
- The Circle Labs – Short-term capacity-building initiatives aimed at raising awareness and creating a community committed to reimagining education.
- The Circle U – A teacher training network launching in 2025, focused on preparing high-quality educators to serve children from low-income backgrounds.
Position: Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Technology
Role Overview:
The Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Technology will lead data-driven decision-making for The Circle’s flagship programs (Circle Incubation, Circle Labs, and Circle U). The role involves developing M&E frameworks, analyzing program data, and reporting insights to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires managing tech-based processes, software systems, and automation to optimize data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine The Circle’s theory of change, logical frameworks, and M&E processes to drive an evidence-based approach.
- Set up and manage data collection systems and processes to track impact and outcomes across programs.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, converting raw data into actionable insights.
- Conduct field visits to partner schools and centers to collect data, develop individualized M&E frameworks, and provide implementation support.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for internal strategy and external stakeholders.
- Define a roadmap for automating M&E processes, selecting and implementing relevant software solutions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Data Analytics.
- 3-5 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, or Data Analytics.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent reporting, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience in multi-stakeholder environments, including engagement with senior external stakeholders (preferred).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
