Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning- Associate Manager

IPE Global Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IPE Global Limited is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Associate Manager to design and coordinate the MEL framework for programs aimed at reducing LBW. The role involves leading survey design, data collection, researcher training, database management, and advanced statistical analysis using SPSS or STATA.

The incumbent will prepare technical reports, policy briefs and research papers, and provide actionable feedback to the program team for improvements in data quality and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Demography or related disciplines.
• 5–7 years in M&E with large-scale qualitative and quantitative data processing and management.
• Experience in maternal and child health and nutrition programs.
• Expertise in SPSS or STATA and methodological design.

Responsibilities

• Design MEL strategy and framework for the project.
• Review components and design monitoring & evaluation mechanisms.
• Lead survey design, sampling, data collection and field supervision.
• Oversee monthly analytical reports and quarterly monitoring outputs.
• Manage large district-level datasets and perform advanced statistical analysis.
• Provide feedback for program improvements and data quality.”

Skills

Survey design

Data analysis

Statistical methods

SPSS

STATA

Research publications

Team management

Data quality control

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Economics/Statistics/Demography

Tools

SPSS

STATA

Job description

IPE Global’s Social and Economic Empowerment practice works towards building girl capital, empowering women and nurturing resilient communities by creating inclusive and sustainable solutions. IPE Global invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Associate manager for designing and coordinating the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for program aimed to reduce LBW. S/he will be required to develop necessary tools, lead in survey design and data collection efforts, training of researchers and investigators, oversee database management, conduct advance level data analysis, and prepare technical reports, policy briefs and research papers, etc. Based on insights derived from the monitoring data, s/he will also provide feedback and guidance to the program team both on program correction and improving data quality.

Key Responsibilities

MEL Strategy and Implementation

• Assist in the design and implementation of project’s overall Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning strategy and framework;
• Review all project components and design appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; assess all reporting and performance frameworks for all key activities under each component of the project;
• Ensure that M&E activities, frameworks, and key indicators are designed in line with the results log frame;
• Lead in survey research design, sampling framework, survey implementation and data collection activities, manage a team of field researchers, investigators, and ensure data quality at the field level.
• Oversee, and lead the preparation of high quality monthly analytical reports based on the program monitoring data coming from the field.
• Oversee the implementation of Quarterly Concurrent Monitoring of the program including but not limited to – training the researchers, field supervision of data collection, ensuring data quality control, data cleaning, database management, data analysis, and preparing Quarterly monitoring report.
• Manage large datasets coming from districts, clean field level data, run rigorous analytical tools and statistical tests, conduct advanced level statistical analysis (using either SPSS or STATA.
• Based on evidence and insights from monitoring data, provide appropriate feedback and learning to the program implementation and monitoring team for possible improvements.
• Design research and evaluation studies using appropriate methods for demonstrating the impact of the program and attribution of change to key project activities; write research protocols, help in obtaining IRB (ethical clearance) as necessary.
• Help setting up a system of appropriate reporting structure from the grassroots to the donors and coordinate with block and district level staff on data gathering, data quality control, and reporting.
• Supervise and conduct project evaluation and prepare strategic documents/ reports, manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals and disseminate the learning through appropriate forums.

Management Information System (MIS)

• Help develop a technology-enabled project MIS; review the existing MIS for the availability and correctness of the required key performance indicators; and provide feedback.
• Provide technical inputs on the preparation of dashboards, visual representation of data, key performance indicators, and time-series analysis.

External Engagement

• Support in performance-based reporting as per stakeholder requirements.

Qualification & Experience

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Statistics, Demography, Development Studies or other relevant disciplines.
• About 5-7 years of experience in an M&E role including large-scale qualitative and quantitative data processing and management; and designing evaluation and research studies.
• Past experience of working in programs related to maternal and child health and nutrition.
• Strong skills in statistical methods, sampling design and methodology, evaluation methods, causal analysis, and designing research studies,
• An advance level skill in SPSS or STATA is non-negotiable.
• Demonstrated experience of publication in peer reviewed journals as a first, or second author.
• Experience in leading and managing large scale data collection, management and analysis in donor funded projects, preferably in health/nutrition/gender-related programmes.
• In-depth knowledge and proven expertise in developing M&E systems, methods & tools, knowledge products using high quality data analytics.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience of working on large scale public health projects in India.
• Good understanding of maternal and child health and nutrition and rural development sectors and programmes

IPE Global is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups.