Job Opportunity for Manager – Monitoring and Evaluation at TAP in Multiple Locations

About The Apprentice Project (TAP)

The Apprentice Project (TAP) is a for-impact organization determined to transform Government/low-income schools by offering holistic development of all children. At TAP, we use choice-based learning (Visual arts, Performing arts, or STEM) to develop leadership skills.

Key Job Areas

Creation and Evaluation

● Collaborate with the program team to create, validate or refine their impact measurement strategy and Theory of Change

● Help define the monitoring and evaluation framework for each program including metrics and identify what is driving/hindering data collection

● Help the program team design evaluations for program effectiveness (conducting literature reviews, need-assessments, etc.)

● Help drive evaluation (including third-party and multi-player evaluation) while focusing on deep understanding of the outcomes to generate insights to help refine/enhance the work on the ground

Theoretical Support

● Have a deep understanding of the evaluation space and its evolution over time – from methodologies used and the practical aspects of executing them in the Indian context

● Understand impact measurement criteria and understand factors driving/impeding it Stakeholder Management

● Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including other operating organizations, funders, M&E organizations and organizations doing field data collection (traditional and new) that are interested/working in the evaluation and impact measurement space

Qualifications & Experience

● Graduate/Postgraduate in any field

● 3+ years of relevant work experience across any organizational development

● 1.5 years of evaluation experience in India or other developing countries (across rural/urban livelihoods, education, health, environment)

● Experience in formulating data design and establishing a sound analytical framework around it

● The ability to apply the knowledge of theoretical frameworks to practical situations

● Experience in formulating data design and establishing a sound analytical framework around it

● A strong desire to make a difference and are passionate about solving difficult problems

Skills

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Strong relationship building skills

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

● Problem solving skills

● Ability to be flexible to job requirements

● Strong analytical, synthesis and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to coordinate and negotiate effectively with multiple stakeholders

Desired Competencies

● Take initiative

● Is an organized thinker

● Make quick decisions

● Conflict management

● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Compensation is provided at par with the sector benchmark for this position in alignment with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.