Job Opportunity for Associate, Research Monitoring and Evaluation at Room to Read in Giridih District, Jharkhand, India

**Job Title:** Associate, Research Monitoring and Evaluation

**Job Location:** Giridih District, Jharkhand, India

**About Room to Read:**

Room to Read is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 with the mission to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education.  They work in low-income communities globally, focusing on literacy skills development, reading habits, and supporting girls’ education.  Room to Read collaborates with governments and other organizations to achieve large-scale positive outcomes for children, impacting millions through both in-person and remote learning solutions.

**Job Summary:**

The Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) Associate will provide crucial support to Room to Read’s Literacy Program in Giridih District, Jharkhand.  Reporting to the District Lead, this one-year position involves designing, implementing, and analyzing program data to inform program improvement and strategic decision-making.

**Responsibilities:**

* Design, implement, and analyze monthly program implementation and monitoring indicators in collaboration with the District Lead, program team, and country office RM&E team.  Develop and manage dashboards to communicate key insights.

* Collaborate with the national office RM&E team to design monitoring forms for program feedback.

* Implement and maintain monitoring and evaluation efforts within the program.

* Regularly update and discuss data-related challenges and reflections with the national office RM&E team.

* Analyze periodic data based on agreed-upon geographic and timing needs.

* Train and mentor staff on strong evaluation methodologies, ensuring adherence to M&E standards.

* Synthesize and analyze data, writing summary reports based on M&E results.

* Identify key issues impacting program quality and the links between monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance, and improvement.

* Recommend improvements to the District Lead, State Manager, and Senior Program Manager based on M&E findings.

* Work with program and headquarters staff to codify best practices for sharing across states and new programs.

* Innovate new M&E systems and projects for continuous improvement.

* Regularly travel to urban and rural areas to oversee M&E implementation, train staff, and assess M&E practices.

* Stay informed on research and trends in monitoring and evaluation, recommending system improvements.

* Network with other non-profits for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

* Represent Room to Read in forums and advocate for educational work in developing countries.

**Qualifications:**

* Master’s degree in education, development, social sciences, or a related field.

* Three years of professional experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation.

* Strong technical competence in research and M&E methods.

* Strong operational management skills with a results-oriented approach.

* Strong data visualization and analytical skills.

* Experience using Power BI to create dashboards.

* Ability to travel frequently throughout India.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

* Good understanding of education and gender issues, including community involvement in schools.

* Proven experience successfully implementing diverse tasks.

* Passion for Room to Read’s mission and a desire to impact a non-profit organization.

* Innovative and creative thinking skills.

* High level of personal and professional integrity.

* Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Compensation:**

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with benefits including a thirteenth-month bonus, health insurance, and a retirement plan.  The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful and rapidly growing organization is also a significant benefit.