Job Opportunity for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at Swasti in Chinndwara

About GREEN Foundation

Genetic Resource Ecology Energy and Nutrition Foundation (GF) works with the vision of a well preserved, diverse ecosystem that sustains the rural livelihoods of the present generation without eroding the resource base of the future. Towards this Vision, GF promotes ecological agriculture that preserves and promotes natural elements in the farming and food systems while ensuring sustainable livelihoods for the rural communities.  The models and approaches that the GF adopts bring together ‘society-science-market’, led by women through their collectives. Specific areas of intervention include conservation of seeds and local agricultural biodiversity, promoting regenerative farming practices and better nutrition for families, allied activities to diverse income sources, value addition and marketing to generate additional income from production.  While the organisation demonstrates this through its direct field action, it engages with other stakeholders in the sector (public system, civil society and networks) to adopt and scale these practices. GF is working currently in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh at seven locations. GF is part of the Catalyst Group of institutions, which houses Catalyst Management Services, Vrutti Livelihoods Impact Partners, Swasti Health Catalyst, and Fuzhio Health and Business Services. 

GF intends to hire a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist for one of its interventions on the Regenerative farming practices for the Orange Value Chain and is looking for a suitable candidate.

Responsibilities:

Working with and reporting to the Project Manager, the MEL Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Develop formats, templates, databases, and dashboards to collect information as identified.
• Administer the templates, ensure and follow-up data collection and aggregation.
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Troubleshoot Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) processes. Provide handholding support to the team in doing so.
• Perform data entry and other clerical work, on a need basis, if required for project completion.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
• Perform basic statistical analysis.
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage databases.
• Understanding on implementing framework and  building capacity of the project  team 
• Make sense of qualitative and quantitative data and analyse the same.
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing MEL reports and analysis.
• Provide assistance to prepare project-related reports, analysis and presentations.
• Prepare presentations summarising findings, for meetings and specific events.
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person and helping them make sense of it.
• Supervise the work of Data Entry Operators, if need be.. 

Technology Skills:

Compulsory

1.     MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

2.     An overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment and Google (Mail, Drive, Photos).

Desirable

1.     Analytical Software – STATA, SPSS

2.     Adobe

3.     Qualitative Analysis Software

Knowledge:

• Social Development – Context, challenges, solutions, models, especially in the context of regenerative agriculture how it has impacted us.
• Be able to provide a perspective on Indian development challenges.
• Familiarity with Theory of Change and Results Languages.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework, methods and tools.
• Statistics – A basic understanding of statistical principles, methods and tools for analysis.
• Any experience of using various monitoring, evaluation and learning tools is an advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience; ability to write reports and analytical briefs.
• Speaking – Ability to articulate and speak clearly and put forth points of view.
• Learning – Ability to quickly learn and take improvement actions.
• Information processing – Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Data analysis and pattern making
• Report writing.
• Ability to collaborate and work together with a multidisciplinary team 

Education – A Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Work, Development Studies, or similar subjects. 

Experience – 2+ years of experience in managing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning functions.

Language: Fluency in Hindi (Reading, Writing, Speaking) and working knowledge of English.