Monitoring & Evaluation Expert

Choice International; Patna, Madhepura; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice International in Patna seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Expert to lead design and execution of M&E activities across development projects. The role focuses on data analytics, indicators, and performance measurement to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree in Development studies or Economics and 5+ years in M&E, MIS, and project management, with strong skills in baseline studies and KPI assessment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in Development studies or Economics (mandatory).
• 5+ years in Monitoring & Evaluation, MIS, project management, data analytics or impact assessment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data and prepare MIS, impact assessments, and progress reports.
• Support real-time monitoring dashboards and reporting systems.
• Conduct baseline studies, SWOT analysis, and outcome assessments.
• Identify implementation gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for documentation, compliance tracking, and project reviews.

Skills

M&E frameworks

RBM

Theory of Change

Indicator development

Monitoring tools

Data analytics

KPI assessment

Baseline studies

SWOT analyses

Survey design

Data validation

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Postgraduate in Development studies

Economics

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Opening for the Position : Monitoring & Evaluation Expert

Location : Patna

Qualification : Postgraduate in Development studies ,Economics or equivalent Mandatory

Work Experience : Candidates having at least 5+ years of relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, MIS, project management, data analytics, or impact assessment.

Desired Skill sets : Strong understanding of M&E frameworks, Results-Based Management (RBM), and Theory of Change.

Ability to develop indicators, monitoring tools, and performance measurement systems.

Experience in project tracking, milestone monitoring, and KPI assessment.

Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills. Experience in survey design, data validation, data quality assurance, and statistical analysis.

Ability to conduct baseline studies, SWOT analyses, impact assessments, and outcome evaluations. Ability to identify implementation gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for project activities. Track project progress, milestones, deliverables, and KPIs across all unions and PVCS.

Roles and Responsibilities

Analyze field data and prepare periodic MIS, impact assessment, and progress reports.

Support implementation of real-time monitoring dashboards and reporting systems.

Conduct baseline studies, SWOT analysis, and outcome assessments.

Identify implementation gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Coordinate with stakeholders for documentation, compliance tracking, and project reviews.

Language Expertise

Computer Skills : Must be expert in written and spoken English and Hindi Languages Incumbent must be computer savvy with advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.