About Us: Muskaan Dreams is an Indian Nonprofit organization, we work with Government stakeholders and community youth to bridge the digital divide in Government schools by connecting teachers with technology. Started our journey in 2017 currently, we are closely working with 100+ schools in 3 cities across Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior, Bhopal and Indore)
Job Description: “Associate Monitoring & Evaluation”
Job Summary: The M&E Manager will closely work on developing strong M&E systems for our various projects. The Manager will play a key role in facilitating the input of project staff,partners and other stakeholders in monitoring and measurement activities.
● Expert in M&E planning and methodology
● Provide support to project design activities including development of project theories of change and strategic frameworks (Results Frameworks, Log Frames)
● Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the projects
○ Helping determine performance and impact indicators and targets
● Providing support to proposal development for M&E components
Key Responsibilities:
1. Day-to-Day Monitoring and Evaluation work
The M&E manager will look after in tracking and updating M&E data as well as ensuring the data is of the best quality possible. Responsibilities include:
● Implementing monitoring systems and designing monitoring tools
● Developing data collection tools
● Monitoring project activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results
● Working with data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organize data
● Training field staff in monitoring and evaluation processes and providing ongoing coaching
● Conducting or providing support to data quality assessments
2. Analysis and Reporting
● Determining data analysis procedures and use of quantitative or qualitative analysis tools
● Cleaning, sorting, categorizing and organizing data
● Analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data
● Summarizing findings
● Developing monthly, quarterly or annual reports depending on project requirements
● Disseminating evaluation findings and project results to donors and other stakeholders
3. Evaluations or Special Studies
The M&E Manager will often be involved in special studies or evaluations which may be conducted by the project staff in the case of an internal evaluation or with the assistance of external evaluation consultants in the case of final or impact evaluations depending on donor requirements and resources. Responsibilities include:
● Conducting program analysis or special studies
● Supporting or leading evaluation teams
● Managing external evaluation consultants and draft scopes of work
4. Knowledge Management
● Contributing to organisations learning processes
● Convening communities of practice and other organizational learning practices
● Tracking best practices in monitoring and evaluation
Ideal Skill Required:
● Knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools
● Extensive knowledge in (quasi-) experimental program evaluation designs
● Broad experience in the design and implementation of capacity building activities in M&E
● High level of proficiency in Windows Excel and/ or Statistical Software (SPSS,STATA)
● Advanced skills in data analysis presentation and report writing
● Excellent analytical skills combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem-solving
Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (preferably in Social Science, Economics, or Statistics), Master’s degree preferred
Position: Full-time
Preferred: Worked in Non for Profit Sector
Experience: 2-3 Years
Location: Indore (M.P)
Key Expectations:
● Outcome driven work
● Regular meetings with stakeholders & project team to ensure smooth work at all levels.
● Complete ownership of work
Remuneration: Depending on experience
Process:
A typical recruitment process for these roles takes about 30-45 days, we’ll keep you updated about the progress through email.
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