JOB TYPE | FULL TIME
SALARY | ₹18 – ₹24 LAKHS PER ANNUM + BENEFITS
START DATE | IMMEDIATE

What we do:

Medha better prepares youth for life after school. Our combination of 21st-century skills training, career counseling, and alumni support propels young people onto rewarding career paths of their choice.

Since 2011, we have improved workplace engagement, income growth, and female labor force participation for over 200,000 students across more than 1,000 educational institutions. Today, we are partnering with multiple state governments to bring our programming and approach to millions more.

We are supported by leading corporations and global foundations such as JP Morgan, Mulago, and Axis Bank Foundation; and have received numerous awards and recognitions for our work.

Where does this role fit in the big picture?

We like to think of ourselves as learning implementers – practitioners at heart, committed to action and iteration, yet equally dedicated to measuring, learning, and improving everything we do.

The VP, Data & Impact is the custodian of this approach, responsible for building the culture, systems, and capabilities that enable us to test, learn, refine, and scale – ensuring Medha remains at the forefront of evidence-based impact.

What would you be responsible for:

Impact Evaluation:

• Design and execute rigorous experiments (RCTs, quasi-experimental studies, etc.) to assess the real-world impact of Medha’s programs.
• Oversee in-house and third-party evaluations, ensuring methodological rigor and a strong evidence base.
• Translate complex research findings into actionable insights, shaping program design, strategy, and advocacy efforts.
• Establish rapid learning cycles, enabling Medha to iterate and refine programs in real time.

Data Analytics:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to uncover trends, causations, and insights that drive decision-making.
• Collaborate with program teams to turn data-driven insights into program innovations and strategic pivots.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools to guide resource allocation and maximize impact.
• Ensure data is not just collected – but actively used for decision-making across the organization.

Data Management:

• Build and refine real-time, scalable data collection and reporting systems that provide accurate, actionable insights.
• Develop user-friendly dashboards that enable internal teams, funders, and policymakers to track impact in real time.
• Train and empower teams at all levels to harness data for daily operations, strategic planning, and continuous learning.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to bolster data, impact measurement, and research across the organization.
  Represent Medha as a thought leader in data, impact, and research within the education-to-employment ecosystem.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government agencies, research institutions, and funders to scale Medha’s impact through data-driven advocacy.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone who has experience with the list of work areas above and can help us take them to the next level.
• Someone who can work effectively with different teams and leaders to achieve ambitious OKRs in the areas of work above. This is a big one!
• Someone hands-on, detail-oriented ready to do what it takes to get the job done to the highest quality.
• Someone who brings diversity of background, thought, personal journey, and/or professional experience.
• Someone who can work independently, set and achieve their own goals, and does not need significant amounts of guidance or handholding.
• Someone who has very strong verbal and written communication skills because, at its core, this role is about communicating what works and doesn’t with a large set of stakeholders.

Our hiring process:

Our goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive, efficient, and well documented.

• A short form to learn more about you.
• Shortlisted candidates passed to hiring manager.
• Complete existing or new work based on role.
• At least two rounds of interviews. Virtual or in-person.
• Within two weeks of final interview. Feedback available.

Fair Employment Practices:

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Medha complies with all fair employment practices.