Manager

MicroSave; New Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consulting firm is seeking a Business Development professional to enhance client relationships and lead evaluation projects. You will be responsible for generating business proposals, overseeing quality assessments, and implementing monitoring frameworks in diverse projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with proficiency in statistical software like SPSS and Python. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead assignments and teams with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a field-oriented approach.
• Understanding of Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation design and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit proposals to generate business.
• Conduct quality assessments with team members post-assignment.
• Lead design and execution of M&E frameworks.

Skills

Client relationship development

Leadership and decision-making

Statistical software proficiency

Tools

SPSS

STATA

R

Python

Job description

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description

Business Development

• Develop and submit proposals and concept notes to generate business for the domain
• Take initiatives to build relationship with potential clients
• Author /Co-author of thematic publications (Focus notes/Briefing notes)
• Actively engage in Marketing Activities and participate in Digital Media (blogs, discussion forums etc.)

Human Capital Development

• Conduct “Quality of Delivery”/Feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines
• Assist and support development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate
• Share knowledge with staff and create opportunities for mentoring
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge which add value to the organization
• Grooming/mentoring junior team members

Business Execution

• Lead the design and execution of M&E frameworks, theories of change, log frames, and KPIs across financial inclusion, livelihoods, or development finance projects.
• Manage baseline, mid line, and end line assessments; oversee data quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with program teams and partners to embed adaptive learning and course-correction mechanisms into implementation cycles.
• Drive the development of evaluation reports, learning briefs, and impact narratives for diverse stakeholders including donors, government, and financial institutions.
• Manage external research or evaluation agencies where needed and ensure timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Support donor reporting, proposal development, and results-based management aligned with founder expectations.
• Facilitate organizational learning sessions, after-action reviews, and internal knowledge sharing to strengthen program strategy.
• Contribute to strengthening partner and field team capacities in M&E and results-based programming.

Requirements

• Ability to lead assignments and teams and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop client relationships and win business
• A strong field orientation and proven interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, and people-management skills
• Sound understanding of Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) design, frameworks and implementation
• Proficiency in using statistical software like SPSS/STATA/R/Python