MEAL Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
  
• At least 2 years experience
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
  
• Experience conducting focus groups or interviews
  
• Experience collecting surveys and other forms of quantitative data
  
• Experience conducting qualitative coding and analysis
  
• Experience conducting descriptive quantitative data analysis and basic data visualization
  
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets, and data collection mechanisms such as Google Forms or Qualtrics
  
• Statistics and Research Methods coursework or experience
  
• Professional or academic experience working with a non-profit, grant management, and/or education technology.
  
• Proven demonstration of strong organizational qualities and attention to detail
  

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework:

• Implement M&E frameworks, strategies, and tools for measuring a program on foundational literacy and social emotional learning with project based learning using edtech.
  
• Alignment with key monitoring, evaluation, and learning questions to ensure smooth implementation, teacher engagement, learner outcomes, etc.
  
• Manage M&E plans, including data collection, data management, communication
  
• Ability to execute agreed-upon timelines
  

Data Management:

• Oversee the collection and support YIDA and LE and other YIDA partners with interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
  
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data through regular audits and quality checks.
  
• Clear entry of data in agreed-upon formats in a timely manner
  

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare detailed and timely reports on project performance, including progress towards goals, challenges, and lessons learned.
  
• Compile data for donor reports and other stakeholder communications as required.
  
• Communicate on a regular basis (e.g., once a week) with donors like LE MEL team to keep them apprised of updates
  
• Communicate regularly with YIDA management about MEL-related progress during the bi-weekly meetings.
  

Capacity Building:

• Provide support to project staff and partners on M&E processes and tools.
  
• Build capacity within the team to ensure effective data collection, management, and reporting practices.
  

Data Utilization:

• Support program management in using M&E data to make informed decisions and improve project implementation.
  
• Identify trends and insights to guide program adjustments and strategic planning.
  
• Support with report writing and data verification.