Senior Associate

TechnoServe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoServe in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation professional to design and manage MIS systems, MEL plans, and data analysis for impact evaluations across development projects.

You will lead data collection, ensure data quality, develop dashboards for stakeholders, and support program staff with data-driven insights under supervision.

Postgraduate in Statistics/Economics with 2+ years in data analysis and MIS is preferred; proficiency in MS Office and data tools required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, research design and impact evaluation for development projects.
• Proficient in quantitative techniques for field surveys and qualitative methods for evaluation.
• Familiar with standard M&E tools like logical framework and results framework analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish the M&E approach for projects, including data capture and reporting against indicators.
• Develop systems and manage data quality assessments, cleaning, and analysis.
• Conduct field visits, design surveys, and execute program evaluations end-to-end.
• Review and present findings from monitoring data to inform programming and strategy.
• Develop advanced analytical reports and dashboards for stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide support to program staff in data collection, analysis, and use.

Skills

Data Analysis

Research Design

Impact Evaluation

Monitoring & Evaluation

Data Visualization

MS Office

Education

Post Graduate in Statistics / Quantitative Methods / Economics

Tools

MS SQL

Excel

Data Visualization tools

Job description

The incumbent will work closely with the M & E team to create robust MIS systems, MEL plans, centralized database creations, data analysis, and evaluation of design creation for impact studies. Additionally, will also develop and undertake structured monitoring and evaluation of different projects on a periodic basis under the guidance of the supervisor.

The role will work alongside the implementation team and drive Strategic Research Design, Data Analysis and Impact Evaluation and Assessments.

Responsibilities

Establish the M&E approach for the projects, including but not limited to:

• Develop and execute a work plan for data capture and reporting against project performance indicators and emergent project information needs.
• Develop systems and manage regular data quality assessments, data cleaning, and data analysis.
• Identify and implement the appropriate information-gathering approach to inform knowledge gaps that are relevant for project decision-making.
• Conduct field visits to understand the context and identify new areas of investigation.
• Design and execute surveys and/or other data-gathering mechanisms for program evaluations.
• Review, analyze, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights and suggest approaches to studies and project implementation strategy.
• Develop advanced analytical and qualitative reports showcasing the progress and impact of the programs.
• Conduct independent end-to-end evaluations - from large-scale surveys to inform baseline/annual/endline assessments, to regular small dipsticks that contribute to adaptive management. This will involve: study design, instrument formation, conduct the sampling, train and monitor the enumerators, ensure quality data collection, analysis, and report generation.
• Conduct field visits to verify the data collected and gather insights to inform better programming and evaluation.
• Set up the Management Information Systems (MIS) for programs where needed, using appropriate technology.
• Ensure efficient data systems by continuously evolving our approaches to data collection and analysis.
• Effective data utilization by designing dashboards for stakeholders at all levels. Contribute to setting a data-driven decision making process across programs.
• Provide support to program staff in performing data collection, analysis, review, and use.

Preferred Skill & Competencies

• Candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in Data Analysis, Research Design and Impact Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation of development projects.
• Should be proficient in using quantitative techniques in field surveys and qualitative methods in impact evaluation.
• Should possess demonstrated knowledge of standard monitoring and evaluation tools such as logical framework, results framework analysis, etc.
• Candidate should be capable of developing and using digital technology in implementing M&E functions.
• Should have excellent analytical skills and ability to undertake field assessment and synthesize data.
• Candidate should have excellent communication skills (oral as well as written) and should be proficient in MS office, relevant database management, and analysis software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Qualifications

Post Graduate in Statistics / Quantitative Methods / Economics with significant Data analysis or consulting work experience of 2+ years. Highly skilled at MIS system development, data analysis and interpretation, performing quality checks and providing insights in real time.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer