Job Opportunity for Deputy Manager/Manager- Monitoring & Evaluation at Lend a Hand India in Pune

About us

Lend-a-Hand India (LAHI) is a 16 year old NGO with the mission to integrate vocational education with mainstream education for students from 9th to 12th grade level and equip them with an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in the real world ahead. We facilitate “school to work” transition for these 14-18 year old in-school students by imparting vocational education and internship opportunities as a part of the secondary school curriculum.

We aim to universalize vocational education and restore “dignity of labor” as lack of dignity of labor is one of the major impediments in India which restricts the youth from achieving their full potential. Currently, more than 1 million+ young students from 10,000+ high schools in 24 states/UTs across India are part of the program.

Majority of our work is in partnership with the state governments by helping the state governments to scale up vocational education in the state under ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme of Ministry of Education. 

Recently, Lend A Hand India was awarded The organization was recently awarded a system change grant by Co-Impact, a donor collaborative consisting of Rockefeller, Gates, Chandler, Nilekanis and others.

Job Description

Overview:

The Manager/Deputy Manager for MIS and Technology for LAHI will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools for various organisational projects. This position requires an individual with strong technical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and experience in data analytics, MIS, software development, and monitoring & evaluation tool development.

Responsibilities:

Development & Maintenance of Monitoring Tools:

• Evaluation and concretion of equipment needs for M&E tools for specific projects or organization-wide use.
• Design strategies to effectively implement M&E framework activities and prepare documents outlining requirements for third parties.
• Coordinate with the technology team, vendors, and other experts regarding the deliverables related to M&E tools.
• Manage and implement hardware maintenance, software support, network remote backups, upgrades, and Internet support.
• Analyze and recommend software and hardware solutions to maximize productivity across all networks.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Schedule and produce periodic reports on MIS performance.
• Propose technology solutions for M&E purposes and design, develop, and deploy various tools.
• Provide feedback to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks and proposing strategic solutions.

Risk Management & Support:

• Identify and prepare for issues and risks related to tool development and implementation.
• Support project personnel in using M&E tools and provide necessary training and assistance.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and third parties on projects related to M&E and tool development.

Requirements

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What you Bring

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, with experience in MIS, Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, or Monitoring and evaluation Tool Development.
• At least 2 years of experience in the development sector, preferably in Education, Livelihood, or Skill Development.
• Experience working with directors, senior management, bureaucrats, and government stakeholders is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn various software and work with large datasets.
• Attention to detail, strong negotiation and persuasion skills, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.

Attributes Required:

• Ability to use open data collection tools.
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude.
• Fluency in English.

Job Role Requirements:

• Engaging with adolescent children (ages 14-19) and fresh graduates.
• Engaging stakeholders at various levels including schools, industry, and government.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and in ambiguous or uncertain scenarios.
• Demonstrated ownership and flexibility to cater to the needs of different state units and donors, with strong collaboration skills among internal teams.