PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (MONITORING AND EVALUATION)

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Maternity and paternity leave

15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually

5-day work week

On-site and off-site training opportunities

Job summary

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme seeks a Programme Specialist with experience in monitoring and evaluation for its initiatives in India. The position requires a postgraduate degree and 3 to 5 years in development programs, focusing on data analysis and reporting. Key responsibilities include designing M&E frameworks, collecting data, and guiding field teams. The role supports evidence-based decisions and improves program quality, offering comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in survey design, field research, and participatory monitoring methods.
• Strong skills in data visualization and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage monitoring systems and tools for the program.
• Coordinate data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Produce regular reports and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Monitoring and evaluation

Proficiency in MS Excel

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate in Social Sciences/Rural Development/Statistics/Economics/Development Studies

Tools

SPSS

STATA

MS Office

Job description

PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (MONITORING AND EVALUATION)

Education: Postgraduate in Social Sciences / Rural Development / Statistics / Economics / Development Studies / related field.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in ME in development programmes (livelihoods, SHGs, NRLM, women’s empowerment preferred). Proficiency in MS Excel, MIS tools, data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, or similar). Experience in survey design, field research, and participatory monitoring methods. Strong skills in data visualization, reporting, and presentation. Familiarity with Bihars socio-economic context will be an advantage. Experience in capacity building, training, and participatory methodologies. Proficiency in monitoring tools, data analysis, and reporting. Excellent communication and coordination skills in English and local language.

Strong technical knowledge and ability to contextualize for grassroots application.

Good facilitation, mentoring, and capacity‑building skills.

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.

Teamwork and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Documentation and report‑writing skills.

Preferred Attributes

Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Ability to simplify and explain data to field staff and communities.

Good communication and reporting skills in English and local language.

Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools for data collection and analysis.

Ability to work with diverse communities and travel extensively to field locations.

Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.

On‑site and off‑site training opportunities.

5‑day work week.

Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.

15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).

10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

Diwali breaks for 5 days every year.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply.

Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!

Job Profile

Position Summary: The Programme Specialist (M&E) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing monitoring systems, ensuring timely collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data. The role will strengthen evidence‑based decision‑making, improve programme quality, and support learning for the interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring Systems & Tools

Develop and maintain programme‑specific M&E frameworks, indicators, and tools aligned with outcomes.

Ensure that field teams and Community Resource Persons (CRPs) are trained in using monitoring formats and mobile‑based tools (if applicable).

Regularly update databases / MIS with accurate field data.

Data Collection & Analysis

Coordinate routine data collection, verification, and validation at SHG, VO, CLF, and programme levels.

Conduct periodic field visits to assess quality of implementation and data accuracy.

Analyze data to generate insights on livelihood adoption, SHG performance, institutional strengthening, and income impacts.

Prepare dashboards, trackers, and progress updates for management.

Field Implementation

Undertake/oversee Programme monitoring, evaluation, research, documentation, and reporting.

Operationalization of AKRSP(I) MIS and ensure activity data collection, data quality and data reporting.

Conduct regular field visits in implementation villages/ communities for not less than 10 days in a month to oversee program implementation and improve overall programme quality.

Monitoring of Project implementation and expected result with respect to the Strategy.

Monitor and communicate Project results with different stakeholders.

Coordinate external/internal project assessment and visits.

Coordinate and manage internships and studies.

MIS/Data analysis and capacity building of the field team.

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to measure Project results.

Support in Project implementation with data‑driven insights.

Provide data/reports to different offices as per requirement.

Complete project MIS on timely basis.

Any other responsibilities as may be deemed necessary for the role.

Efforts for conversion of the government schemes in program.

Maintain good relationships with stakeholders and Govt. line departments.

Any other task assigned by AKRSP (I) management.

Invite the concerned government officials to our program events.

Reporting & Documentation

Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as per donor and management requirements.

Document programme achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and case studies.

Support donor reviews, evaluations, and audits with evidence‑based reports.

Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys and impact assessments.

Work with external evaluators and research partners to provide data and field coordination.

Facilitate learning workshops, reflection meetings, and knowledge‑sharing sessions with staff and SHG members.

Capacity Building

Train project staff, CRPs, and community institutions on simple M&E practices (record keeping, progress tracking, outcome monitoring).

Build data culture within the team by demonstrating how monitoring supports decision‑making.