Position: Senior Associate-M&E

Organization: Evidence Action

Location: Delhi

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the M&E Manager to ensure the effective implementation of the new M&E strategic initiatives.
• Assisting M&E team in the effective implementation of all program monitoring, including training and independent monitoring in the state.
• Working with the M&E team for the documentation of all data management and analysis processes as needed.
• Assisting in data validation to prepare it for further analysis as per guidelines developed.
• Assisting M&E team in the drafting of RFPs, contracts, and vendor management as appropriate.
• Assisting in contract tracking and ensuring deliverables are being met according to timelines.
• Will be responsible for processing and tracking the payments of partners and agencies and ensure that payments are released on time.
• Assisting the M&E Manager and team (as appropriate) in identifying literature and sources of data and reports.
• Assisting the M&E Manager in the preparation and review of annual work plans for all new initiatives in the select states;
• Coordinate preparation and compilation of reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) with state offices for internal use and reporting to global office and donors as appropriate;
• Will support the documentation of lessons learned and potential best practices from field activities under the M&E new initiatives in coordination with state teams and others as appropriate;
• Willing to travel at least 10% of the time, as required.

Organizational Culture

• Upholds the values of Evidence Action.
• Actively contributes to making an equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behavior and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

Requirements

Essential

• This position is open to postgraduates, with a background in any of these areas: statistics, econometrics, health economics, demography, operations research, public health, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of work experience in M&E related areas. Work experience in reputed academic or research/survey organizations will be viewed favorably.
• Experience of developing, managing MIS, dashboard and online applications through professional agencies in the health and development sector;
• Prior experience with mobile or CAPI based surveys are highly preferred;
• Strong analytical skills having experience in using advanced level of MS-Excel is required;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi.
• Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality of data processes and results, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong project management skills and strict adherence to deadlines.
• “People” skills- the ability to manage multicultural and diverse teams with various levels of training and understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interest in social programs and desire to be a part of a young and diverse team.

Desirables

• Work experience in reputed organizations will be viewed favourably.
• Experience in online data collection tools-ODK, Kobo collect or similar other platforms will be preferred;
• Knowledge of Stata/SPSS and/or programming experience will be viewed favourably;
• Strong knowledge of public health systems and experience with government systems will be an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to Learn – Willingness to keep abreast of new development;
• Strong project management skills and strict adherence to deadlines.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.