Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System Development:

•     Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive M&E system, including frameworks, indicators, data collection tools, and processes.
•     Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to ensure that M&E activities are integrated into program design and implementation.

Data Collection and Analysis:

•     Operationalize data collection efforts, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data.
•     Analyze M&E data to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact. Provide insights and recommendations for program improvement.

Learning and Knowledge Management:

•     Promote a learning culture within the organization by encouraging the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and successes across teams and programs.
•     Develop systems to capture and disseminate knowledge from evaluation findings to inform program design and decision-making.

Program Evaluation:

•     Plan and conduct program evaluations, including baseline and endline assessments, to measure program effectiveness and impact.
•     Coordinate external evaluations, when necessary, and ensure the utilization of evaluation findings for program improvement.

Capacity Building:

•     Provide training and capacity-building support to program staff and partners on M&E methodologies, data collection techniques, and data analysis.
•     Facilitate workshops and learning sessions to enhance the M&E skills and knowledge of staff members.

Reporting and Documentation:

•     Prepare regular M&E reports and dashboards for organizational leadership, board members, and donors.
•     Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of program data and evaluation findings.

Donor Reporting and Compliance:

•     Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors on program progress, outcomes, and impact in alignment with grant requirements.
•     Ensure compliance with donor monitoring and evaluation guidelines.

External Stakeholder Engagement:

•     Collaborate with external partners, funders, and stakeholders to share M&E findings, promote learning, and foster strategic partnerships.

Ethics and Data Security:

•     Ensure the ethical collection, storage, and use of data, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection policies.

Link Responsibilities: 15%

•     Support adaptive management by providing data-driven recommendations for program course correction.
•     Network with other nonprofit organizations to explore MEAL best practices.
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Systemic Responsibilities: 15%

•     Engage in upholding and strengthening the core values of the organisation, foster transparent and open feedback system.
•     Identify areas for program improvement based on M&E findings and work with program teams to implement necessary changes.
•     Support adaptive management by providing data-driven recommendations for program course correction.

•     In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, and tools, with the ability to design and implement robust M&E systems.
•     Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, using software such as Excel, SPSS, or NVivo to derive meaningful insights and inform decision-making.
•     Experience in designing research studies and program evaluations, including selecting appropriate methodologies and sampling techniques.
•     Strong project management skills to oversee multiple evaluation projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
•     Ability to effectively present complex data through data visualization techniques, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
•     Capacity to align M&E efforts with organizational goals and develop strategic plans for monitoring program performance and impact.
•     Ability to lead and mentor a team of M&E professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey M&E findings to internal and external stakeholders and advocate for evidence-based decision-making.
•     Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including program staff, donors, partners, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and ensure accountability.
•     Knowledge of ethical considerations related to data collection, storage, and use, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
•     Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, address challenges, and remain resilient in a dynamic nonprofit environment.
•     Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communities.
•     Skill in providing training and capacity-building support to program staff and partners in M&E methodologies and practices.
•     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex M&E challenges and identify actionable solutions.
•     Ability to collaborate with external partners, organizations, and stakeholders to promote learning and knowledge sharing.
•     Commitment to achieving results and using M&E data to drive program improvements and impact.

Key Details:

1. Position: Senior Manager- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

2. Location: Kolkata, India.

3. Joining Date: September 2023

4. Work Week: 6 days (Monday to Saturday)

5. Contract Duration: Full time

6. Reports to: Country Director

7. Supervisory role: Direct supervision of MEAL Officers across state offices.