Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

The MEL Manager will be a senior team member responsible for providing end-to-end Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning support across one or more programs. The role involves close collaboration with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure evidence-based implementation, performance tracking, and continuous learning. The position demands analytical strength, field experience, strategic thinking, and strong documentation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities A. Program Support

1. Develop and strengthen MEL frameworks across various Nasscom Foundation program verticals.
2. Oversee project monitoring activities; design and conduct evaluations – internal or with external consultants/agencies, to generate actionable insights for program improvement.
3. Build the capacity of internal teams and implementing partners on MEL concepts and data systems.
4. Strengthen data management and analysis mechanisms; support quality assurance and timely reporting.
5. Manage data repositories and maintain institutional MEL documentation for compliance and reporting.
6. Conduct field visits and periodic project reviews to ensure quality implementation.
7. Develop knowledge products including impact stories, learning briefs, and white papers to inform stakeholders. B. Strategic Engagement
8. Support the Director – MEL and senior leadership in designing and executing policy-relevant research to establish sectoral thought leadership.
9. Represent Nasscom Foundation in conferences, submission of abstracts, and participation in knowledge exchange platforms to promote cross-learning.
10. Support verticals such as Fundraising, Partnerships, and Communications with data-driven insights and impact narratives.

The MEL Manager will be a senior team member responsible for providing end-to-end Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning support across one or more programs. The role involves close collaboration with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure evidence-based implementation, performance tracking, and continuous learning. The position demands analytical strength, field experience, strategic thinking, and strong documentation capabilities.