About the job

A little bit about who we are

At WOTR, we are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.

WOTR brings together practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers to work collaboratively in building the resilience of rural communities. Our partners, including donors and government agencies stand resolutely behind us to effect this.

To date we have worked in 10 states in 5107 villages and impacted 4.95 million people in our 30 years of existence.

To know more about us, do visit us at: www.wotr.org

A snapshot of what you will be working on at WOTR?

As the Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation, you will play a crucial role in leading the organization’s M&E department, working closely with the Executive Director, Programme Directors, and department heads to drive the organization’s mission forward. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that projects are developed using the highest quality evidence, while also capturing and communicating high-quality findings through the use of cutting-edge monitoring and evaluation techniques.

In order to achieve this, you will establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system throughout the organization, develop impact metrics for short-, mid-, and long-term goals, and lead the design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools for various programmes. Collaboration and partnership with other departments will be essential to the success of these efforts.

Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of progress and results/impact reports for WOTR’s funders, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. This critical role will be based in Pune, with periodic travel to other locations as needed.

As Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation you will:

Create a strong monitoring and evaluation framework and related tools at the programme and organizational levels, with an emphasis on measuring performance across several levers such as sustainability, scalability, efficiency, cost per beneficiary, and so on
Evaluate the success of all our core programmes and generate periodic reports for internal use and funder reporting
Analyse the results of such evaluations and communicate your conclusions with the management team
Manage data collection and reporting of state information for the Annual Report
Ensure timely implementation of monitoring and evaluation projects, with a strong emphasis on implementation, quality assurance, systems, and technology – including identifying data sources, designing feedback and assessment tools, collating data across multiple channels, conducting correlation and validity checks, identifying clear impact indicators, analysing / interpreting data, and reporting findings (which can be used effectively to inform practitioners, funders and policy makers)
Based on impact analysis, assist in identifying bottlenecks and making recommendations for additions and changes
Participate in donor calls (as needed) and external evaluation assessments with the project team to reflect the organization’s overall M&E and specifically for the programme

Apply if you have:

A passion for India and in addressing the needs of the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised.
Relevant experience of 5-7 years in M&E
A master’s degree. Skills in data sciences, analytics, systems, statistics, or similar subjects are preferred but not required
Deep experience and knowledge of data frameworks, logical framework analysis (LFA), data analysis tools and techniques, data visualisation and MIS dashboards, and systems
Experience in building systems and tools
An empathetic understanding of both external and internal stakeholder needs
High levels of self-motivation with great planning, organising, and multi-tasking skills. You are an action-oriented leader with a high degree of comfort with uncertainty; are open to change, appreciate problem solving in a fast-paced atmosphere, and in developing structures and processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational skills, ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines
A proven ability to work well with varied groups and as part of a team

To Apply: Write to careers@wotr.org with an updated CV with subject line ‘Re: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager’

To apply for this job email your details to careers@wotr.org