Associate, RME

Job Description Associate Research, Monitoring & Evaluation September 2026 | Pune Background About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India's veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organisations and NGOs across the country in 9 states which include Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal. CLR's vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child-centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large-scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs. (For more information log onto http://www.clrindia.org/ About the Role: Description & Responsibilities The M&E Associates will work with the Program Managers and associates to ensure project goals are achieved. Additionally, they will collaborate with members across teams as and when required. The key responsibilities are as follows: Review project documents (ToC, LFA, etc.) to understand program delivery. Assist in designing, testing, and validating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools. Support data management, ensuring accuracy and timely updates. Help develop and implement data collection plans and field assessments. Coordinate with program teams for consistent data collection across locations. Analyze data and prepare summaries, reports, and presentations. Participate in team meetings and contribute to strengthening M&E systems. Travel to field sites, as needed, to support data collection activities. Requirement: Education & Experience Education & Experience Degree in education or related statistics/policy evaluation / social science/ social work/management discipline. Master’s degree preferred. Up to 2 Years of experience relevant to job responsibilities, after relevant minimum qualification Important: Given the nature of the project please apply only if you qualify based on the above requirements Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities Strong written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in Marathi is an added advantage Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and presentation design. Familiarity with relevant data tools and platforms is an advantage Basic understanding of development…