Raah Foundation
Website:
raahfoundation.org
Job details:
Job title – Sr. Manager RMEL
Location – Mumbai/ Pune with some travels to field locations
Job Summary
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about addressing developmental issues and eager to play a key role in supporting our mission.
The potential candidates should have is a master’s degree or equivalent in Program Monitoring and Evaluation, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Forestry, Agriculture, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline with 6- 8 years of experience.
The person has to be highly motivated and detail-oriented person must have some background on reporting on environment / agriculture/ water.
Key Responsibilities
1. MEL Strategy and System Design
· Lead the design and implementation of robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems for programs focused on climate-resilient agriculture, watershed and spring-shed management, soil and water conservation, and biodiversity conservation
· Develop and operationalize integrated MEL frameworks for agriculture–water–biodiversity systems, including defining indicators for soil health, water availability, crop diversity, and ecosystem restoration
· Design and oversee landscape-level assessments, climate vulnerability analyses, and ecosystem service evaluations
· Ensure alignment of MEL systems with program goals, donor requirements, and adaptive management needs
2. Data Systems, Analytics and Insights
· Establish and strengthen data systems leveraging government MIS and program-level monitoring platforms across agriculture, watershed, forestry, and rural livelihoods sectors
· Lead the management, analysis, and interpretation of diverse datasets (e.g., farm productivity, rainfall, groundwater/spring flows, land use, vegetation cover, biodiversity indicators)
· Generate actionable insights and dashboards to support program teams in evidence-based decision-making
· Ensures data quality, integrity, and effective use of MEL systems
3. Program Implementation and Field Integration
- Integrate MEL systems into on-ground program implementation across ecologically sensitive, hilly, and rain-fed landscapes
- Facilitate participatory monitoring approaches with smallholder and tribal communities, strengthening community-based natural resource management systems
- Support field teams in data collection, validation, and use for continuous program improvement
- Ensure contextualization of MEL approaches to local ecological and socio-economic conditions
4. Partnerships, Coordination and Technical Oversight
- Provide technical oversight to consultants, partners, and vendors on MEL activities, including surveys, research, GIS/remote sensing, and digital monitoring solutions
- Collaborate with government departments (forest, agriculture, watershed, rural development), research institutions, and civil society organizations to align MEL efforts and data systems
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination for data sharing, validation, and joint reviews
- Build capacities of partners and program teams on MEL frameworks, tools, and data use
- Contribute to proposal development by designing MEL frameworks, defining indicators, budgeting for MEL components, and articulating learning and impact pathways
Key competencies
· Experience of working in the development sector- applies systems thinking to understand agriculture–water–forest–biodiversity linkages in the Western Ghats
· Works independently in remote settings while managing priorities and supporting decentralized teams
· Translates complex data into actionable insights for decision-making
· Proficient in basic computer skills- MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint.
· Experience of using GIS, remote sensing, and statistical tools for analysis and program monitoring
· Encourages and has a learning mindset
· Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
· Ability to meet the tight deadlines and someone who loves to work in team.
· Demonstrates strong language proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of regional languages (e.g., Marathi) is an advantage
What we offer
· Growth and exposure in a growing organisation, with a young team committed to professional development.
· Exposure of working on various thematic areas like climate action, water, climate smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods.
· Exposure to working directly with varied donors.
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