Job Opportunity for Program Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation at Shiksha Initiative – Shiv Nadar Foundation in Dadri

Project Summary:

Shiv Nadar University (SNU), recognized as Institution of Eminence by Govt of India is located in Dadri Tehsil. Dadri Development Project (DDP) is initiated with prime intention to uplift the landscape and empower the community living in the neighborhood of SNU. The interventions planned cover the themes like Education, Health, Environment, Infrastructure, Skill Building, etc.

Position Summary:

Program officer (M&E) will support the program monitoring, collecting the data and analyzing it to measure the effectiveness of the program. S/he shall also be responsible to guide the team based on the data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement/progress against the performance indicators
• Maintain, update and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings
• Initiate and conduct baseline studies (involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods), project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher training on M&E for partners, as required
• Undertake regular field visit to intervention sites and partner’s office for physical verification of Means of Verification of data provided in report
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data, as required
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action
• Regular review of programmatic, financial and compliance reports and data submitted by partners quarterly and provide suitable constructive feedback, if any.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required
• Consolidate and represent data for Annual Report, presentations, Management Meetings, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and experience:

• Bachelors/Masters’ degree with at least 4-6 years of experience in development sector.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to exit stages.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and impact) and data collection and analysis
• Good Communication skills
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player. Ability to learn and work independently
• Project management skills with an ability to work with the team in a challenging and fast paced environment, and manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines
• Travel: 8 to 10 days in a month in and around Dadri, stay not required at the visiting location
• Languages : English and Hindi (read/write/speak)

Remuneration:

• Salary commensurate with experience.