Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Associate

Location: Hyderabad, with travel to Peddapalli, Telangana
Experience: 2 years
Salary: ₹4.4-6.6 LPA

Alokit is a nonprofit organisation working to transform the quality of education in India by empowering school leaders. The organisation's vision says it all: every child should learn in a high-quality school led by empowered leaders. Alokit works closely with government partners to design and deliver professional development programs for principals, headmasters, and education officers. Their approach combines workshops, coaching, and the creation of practitioner communities, focusing on both people management and strategic leadership skills.

Since 2020, Alokit has supported over 4,000 school leaders across eight government partnerships, impacting more than 5 lakh students nationwide.
Alokit’s programs are tailored to local needs and partner goals, with a strong emphasis on improving foundational literacy, numeracy, and school culture. The organisation’s school leadership framework covers personal, strategic, academic, and people leadership. Alokit’s impact stands out for its practical, context-sensitive training and ongoing support.

The organisation is headquartered in Hyderabad and operates with a small, passionate team committed to evidence-based interventions and continuous learning. It values collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the education ecosystem, aiming to build a pipeline of effective leaders who can drive systemic change in India’s schools.

Role

The MERL Associate will support Alokit’s monitoring and evaluation processes to measure program effectiveness and contribute to research on school leadership in India. The role involves developing research tools, managing surveys, analyzing data, and supporting M&E activities for a program focused on developing gender-responsive schools in Telangana.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program teams and stakeholders to conduct baseline and endline surveys
• Develop and implement tools for program evaluation
• Monitor data collection quality and participate in qualitative research activities
• Manage, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; share insights with teams
• Track attendance and feedback for workshops and coaching sessions
• Analyze program inputs and provide regular insights to support data-driven decisions
• Attend workshops and visit schools to understand program implementation
• Present findings through reports and data visualizations

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with strong quantitative skills; qualitative research experience is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education or development sector, with M&E experience
• Experience managing surveys and data collection
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Experience presenting data to varied stakeholders
• Strong skills in quantitative data management, analysis, and visualization
• Experience in qualitative research methods and data quality assurance
• Ability to synthesize and communicate insights clearly

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning within the organisation
• Exposure to innovative education leadership programmes and government partnerships
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with a steep learning curve
• Flexible working arrangements and travel reimbursement for programme-related visits
• The chance to make a tangible impact on school leadership and student outcomes across India

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Here is what the selection process looks like:

• Resume and cover letter screening
• Pre-work assignment
• Technical interview
• Final interview