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

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

 

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

 

**About Room to Read:**

 

Founded in 2000, Room to Read is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children in developing countries through literacy and gender equality in education.  Working in collaboration with governments and partner organizations, Room to Read has impacted over 45 million children across 24 countries.  Their mission is to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.

 

**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 strategic decision-making and improve program effectiveness.

 

**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 (INCO) 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 INCO 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 to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

* Work with program and HQ staff to codify best practices for sharing across existing and new states of operation.

* 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 various forums, advocating for educational work in the developing world.

 

 

**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.

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

* Strong data visualization and analytical skills, including experience with Power BI for dashboard creation.

* Ability to travel frequently throughout India.

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

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

* 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.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

**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.