Assistant Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Job description The Assistant Manager - MEL will be responsible for driving a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across MSU s Training Partners. This role will lead the implementation of MSU s MEL framework by ensuring regular monitoring of TPs, capturing performance data, escalating compliance issues, and supporting institutional learning. Key Responsibilities: MEL Framework Implementation for the Skill Development team Create & implement MEL framework to track key KPIs across Training Partners, covering training delivery, compliance, and certification timelines. Verification of Course Listings & Fee Escalation Verify that all course details being offered by Training Partners are as per the signed TP agreement. Flag any course not covered under the agreement and initiate processes for extra course approval,including tracking and extra course approval fees. Data-Driven Insights Collect and analyze monitoring data; generate actionable insights and reports to inform decision-making and strategic planning. TP Engagement Conduct regular virtual/physical visits to training centres; assess compliance and share improvement feedback. Stakeholder Coordination Facilitate quarterly performance reviews with TP senior management and internal MSU stakeholders. Capacity Building Coordinate and deliver training sessions, workshops, and webinars to enhance TP capabilities in MEL and operations. Best Practices & Process Feedback Document and disseminate best practices across the TP network and collect structured feedback on internal MSU processes. Qualifications & Skills Required: Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Management, Public Policy, or relevant fields. Minimum 5 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, preferably within the skill development or vocational education sector. Prior experience with Sector Skill Councils, NSDC, or large-scale skilling programs will be given first preference. Strong knowledge of NSQF, NCrF, and Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platforms. Demonstrated ability to manage data systems, compliance audits, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Proficient in MS Office tools, data dashboards, and documentation practices. Role: Program Manager Industry Type: Education / Training Department: Project & Program Management Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Other Program / Project Management Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate Key Skills TrainingEmployee retentionSkill developmentProject managementTPSStrategic planningMS Office toolsManagementContinuous improvementMonitoring