Assistant Manager – Impact Assessment

Job Title: Assistant Manager Impact Assessment

Location: Bengaluru, India

Apply to: hr@uwbengaluru.org

Website: www.uwbengaluru.org

About United Way Bengaluru

United Way is the worlds oldest and largest privately funded charity, with a rich legacy of over 137 years and a presence in 40+ countries through 1,100+ local chapters. Collectively, we raise nearly USD 5 billion annually and engage more than 2.5 million corporate and community volunteers across the globe.

Established in 2008, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) works to create sustainable and scalable impact in urban and rural communities in and around Bengaluru. We collaborate with communities, institutions, corporates, and government bodies to unlock collective potential and drive measurable social change.

Our focus areas include:

• Enhancing access to quality education
• Improving healthcare services
• Empowering marginalized communities
• Promoting environmental sustainability

UWBe also plays a pivotal role in employee volunteering and CSR engagement, enabling individuals and organizations to make meaningful contributions to society.

Learn more: www.uwbengaluru.org

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager Impact Assessments will play a critical role in strengthening impact assessment, measurement, and organisational learning across United Way Bengalurus programmes and CSR initiatives.

The position will lead efforts to design and implement impact measurement frameworks, generate credible evidence of programme outcomes, and translate programme data into actionable insights, impact narratives, and donor-ready knowledge products.

This role goes beyond routine monitoring and focuses on outcome tracking, impact evaluations, theory of change alignment, and evidence-based programme improvement. The incumbent will work closely with programme teams, partners, and external evaluators to ensure that impact measurement is systematic, credible, and aligned with global development standards and CSR expectations.

Key Responsibilities

A. Impact Assessment, Measurement & Evidence Generation (70%)

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of impact assessments across thematic programmes and flagship initiatives.
• Develop Impact Measurement Frameworks aligned with programme Theory of Change (ToC), Logical Framework Analysis (LFA), and donor requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive impact briefs for all impact-eligible projects by consolidating programme evidence, data, documentation, and field insights.
• Define and track output, outcome, and impact indicators, including attribution and contribution analysis where applicable.
• Design and coordinate baseline, midline, and endline studies, as well as thematic evaluations and needs assessments.
• Work with programme teams and external experts to ensure methodological rigour in data collection, sampling, and analysis.
• Analyse and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights, impact findings, and programme learning.
• Develop impact stories, case studies, and learning briefs to demonstrate programme effectiveness and community transformation.
• Support Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, SDG mapping, and other evidence frameworks used by CSR partners.
• Facilitate learning and reflection workshops with programme teams to translate evidence into programme improvements and adaptive management.
• Contribute to organisation-wide knowledge products, including impact reports, annual reports, and best practice documentation.

B. Monitoring & Evaluation Systems Strengthening (30%)

• Strengthen and standardize Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems, tools, and processes across programmes.
• Support development of programme monitoring plans, indicators, and structured data collection frameworks.
• Work with programme teams to refine MIS systems, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for real-time programme monitoring.
• Conduct periodic programme reviews and concurrent monitoring to ensure data reliability and programme accountability.
• Support programme teams in improving data quality, documentation practices, and evidence generation.

C. Reporting, Coordination & Capacity Building

• Lead preparation of impact sections for donor reports, programme reviews, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinate with programme teams, NGO partners, consultants, and research agencies during evaluations and studies.
• Build capacity of programme and field teams on impact thinking, indicator tracking, and evidence-based reporting.
• Support donor discussions, internal programme reviews, and strategic planning processes from an impact and evidence perspective.
• Ensure that programme impact insights are translated into clear and compelling communication for stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Uphold organisational values, transparency, and compliance standards.
• Be willing to travel to programme locations, including rural and remote areas, for field assessments and evaluations.
• Support special studies, research initiatives, and strategic organisational priorities as required.
• Contribute to strengthening the organisations culture of learning, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Masters degree in Economics, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related social science discipline.

Experience

• 69 years of relevant experience in impact assessments, measurement, evaluation, research, or programme management within the development, CSR, or social sector.
• Demonstrated experience working across sectors such as health, education, nutrition, gender, livelihoods, environment, or community development.
• Prior experience handling donor reporting, outcome frameworks, or evaluations is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grounding in impact assessment methodologies and development indicators.
• Hands-on experience with Logframes, ToC, LFAs, and donor frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with MIS platforms and survey tools (Kobo, Google Forms, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Experience with CSR-funded programmes and corporate reporting requirements.
• Exposure to SROI, SDGs, Power BI/Tableau, or statistical tools.
• Fluency in Kannada or other regional languages is an advantage.

Application Guidelines:

Please email your application to hr@uwbengaluru.org with the Subject Line: Assistant Manager Impact Assessments. The following documents are mandatory:

1. Detailed CV
2. Suitability Note (max one page) including:

• Your suitability for the position
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period (if applicable)
• Three professional references

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process. All applications will be reviewed with fairness and confidentiality.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

United Way Bengaluru is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, gender, ability, or socio-economic status.