• Support Eco City-Region team as they adopt the M&E system (DevResults) including helping in the formulation and refinement of theory of change, results framework, develop or refine indicators?and develop methodology for data collection.
• Develop primary data collection tools (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, semi structured interview guides, etc.) and support for implementation (e.g., training enumerators, developing sampling methodology, mentoring partners, etc.), primary data cleaning, analysis and reporting protocols
• Lead the meaningful incorporation of gender and social inclusion considerations and indicators within PMEL lifecycle
• Provide support for project performance monitoring activities and systems, including necessary data management and visualization software and data collection instruments, to collect, store, manage, analyze, visualize and report M&E data on indicators.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders for timely data collection, verification and feedback
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc data analysis and develop reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) to share knowledge, demonstrate progress and facilitate continuous learning
• Ensure timely PMEL reporting to all relevant stakeholders
• Working with our communications team, translate data into simple, powerful messages that resonate with various stakeholders and audiences
• Working with Research, Data and Innovation (RDI) and Managing for Results (MfR) teams at WRI to ensure that data collection and analysis are of the highest standards
• Support collaboration, learning and adaptation efforts, to help in the identification, analysis, and synthesis of lessons learned from program implementation
• Coordinate with buy-in clients, network and implementation partners, WRI project colleagues and other stakeholders to support the development of learning-oriented reports
• Participate in regular project management planning meetings and provide analytical feedback and support to inform technical decisions
• Engage the project team in the Learning Plan, leading the writing of the plan and ensuring that the project staff understand their roles, how the project fosters collaborative learning and systematically shares the learning and uses it to adaptively manage the project, especially learning between the pilots
• Support annual MEL planning process, including engaging partners and stakeholders during annual stock-taking events and other project related opportunities to intentionally and iteratively adapt and improve the ToC and MEL plan; update, manually or as needed, the project’s MEL Plan and Performance Indicator Reference Sheets (PIRs), Context Indicator Reference Sheets (CIRS) and other elements of the PMEL plan
• Support and advise colleagues on activity-level and project-wide monitoring and evaluation efforts, ensuring quality and consistency
• Responsible for data quality assurance, including regular data quality assessments and supporting the development of systems to support high quality performance data
• Ensure MEL procedures support data quality assurances, develop and document the procedures as needed for the project

• Experience with baseline, mid-term, and final evaluation management
• Detail oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, ensure highest standards and consistency of work
• Demonstrated experience conducting formal and informal MEL trainings, mentoring staff and staff from partner organizations
• Excellent facilitation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working effectively and respectfully in diverse teams and communities around the globe
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and accomplish work with minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking capabilities with an ability to rapidly assess situational needs, develop problem solving strategies, and implement sustainable solutions
• Master’s degree in public policy/ environmental governance/ urban planning/ geography/ sociology/ economics/ statistics or a related relevant discipline
• Prior Experience in supporting MEL for developmental projects is strongly preferred
• Experience of communication/ outreach/ engagement is strongly preferred
• Experience with PMEL start-up phase, where systems and procedures need to be developed
• Experience with relevant software for building dashboards and MEL platforms like DevResults, Power BI etc.

People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

• Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
• Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
• Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
• Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
• Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
• Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
• Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
• Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
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