VP, Data & Impact

Responsibilities

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.

Skillset

• 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.