Surakshitha

Results-driven Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge Management professional with 2.5 years of experience in data analysis, documentation, reporting, and project coordination. Holds a Master's degree in Statistics with expertise in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting field assessments, and transforming data into actionable insights for program improvement. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, dashboard reporting, data quality assurance, and developing knowledge products such as reports, case studies, and presentations.

Adept at supporting evidence-based decision making, ensuring accountability, and enhancing program effectiveness through continuous learning and systematic monitoring

Project Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Sambhav Foundation - Bengaluru

(2025-07)

• Developed diverse knowledge products, including reports, briefs, manuals, toolkits, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ensured systematic archiving, accessibility, and compliance of project documents with organizational and donor standards.
• Supported Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities by designing data collection tools, reporting formats, dashboards, and analytical reports.
• Coordinated with field teams to ensure accurate and timely data collection for training sessions, enterprise activities, NULM registrations, and bank account opening initiatives.
• Identified data quality gaps and provided corrective guidance to enhance reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitated stakeholder coordination among internal teams and external partners for planning, implementation, and review of Part-2 project activities.
• Organized meetings, reflection sessions, stakeholder engagements, and maintained communication and follow-up documentation.
• Monitored field-level project implementation and provided operational guidance to ensure program standards and timelines were met.
• Prepared regular progress reports, presentations, and monitoring updates for management and partners.
• Documented field insights and integrated learning outcomes into organizational M&E and knowledge management processes.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Ashodaya Samithi (SR) - Mysore

(2024-01 - 2025-02)

• Designed and implemented monitoring systems, tools, and performance indicators to track project milestones and outcomes.
• Collected, synthesized, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to evaluate program performance and inform decision-making.
• Conducted site visits and field assessments to validate reported data, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.
• Led evaluations measuring program outcomes, relevance, efficiency, and sustainability, employing diverse qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Compiled comprehensive evaluation reports highlighting key insights, findings, and strategic recommendations for program refinement and optimization.
• Facilitated M&E capacity-building sessions and provided technical support to project teams and implementing partners, enhancing data collection and analysis skills

M.Sc - Statistics - SDM Post Graduate Center (2021 - 2023)

B.Sc - Physics, Mathematics, Statistics - SDM Degree College (2018 - 2021)

PUC - SDM PU College (2016-06 - 2018-05)

SSLC - SDM Higher Secondary School (2016-05)