Specialist - Monitoring & Evaluation

Role: Specialist - Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: Bangalore 
Experience: 2-5 years
Salary: 5-7LPA
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About Udhyam:

Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam) is on a mission towards Making Bharat Entrepreneurial. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful way to channelize an individuals potential. Entrepreneurship enables agency and allows an individual to work on their strengths while creating value for the world.

Our programs:

• Udhyam Shiksha works on developing entrepreneurial mindsets among the youth and enabling them to achieve their potential, having impacted ~24,00,000 learners across 12 Indian states.
  
• Udhyam Vyapaar focuses on nano businesses in India, and solving large problems faced by them, at scale; having already enabled up to a 27% income uplift for 5000+ entrepreneurs.The goal for Udhyam is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual feels empowered to define their own path

Position Overview

The Specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will lead the design, implementation, and management of M&E frameworks across various programs. This role involves close collaboration with program teams to ensure data-driven decision-making, the creation of reproducible analyses, and continuous improvement of program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• M&E Framework Design: Lead the development and refinement of M&E frameworks, including the identification of key indicators, data collection methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.
  
• Data Collection & Management: Oversee the design of data collection tools and ensure the accurate and timely collection, entry, and management of data.
  
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses using tools like R, Jamovi, SQL, and Python. Ensure all analyses are reproducible and adhere to best practices in data science.
  
• Field Visits: Conduct field visits to program sites to collaborate with field teams, observe program implementation, and gather firsthand insights. Use these observations to inform and improve M&E processes.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings, contribute to strategy development, and inform programmatic decisions.
  
• Learning & Improvement: Drive continuous learning within the organisation by identifying lessons learned, best practices, and opportunities for improvement. Lead workshops and presentations to disseminate findings and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
  
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that all M&E activities comply with organisational standards, donor requirements, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:

Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

Skills:

• Extensive experience with M&E frameworks and methodologies.

• Proficiency in R, Jamovi, SQL, Python, and other relevant data analysis tools, with a focus on creating reproducible work.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  

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  trong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, with a proven track record of leading M&E activities for large-scale programs
• Experience working on rural programmes will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in managing data-driven projects and leading teams.
  
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and community organisations.

Personal Attributes:

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes, particularly those used at Udhyam Vyapaar.
• High level of integrity, with a focus on ethical data management and reporting practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Sept 27, 2024 on GroundZeroJobs.com

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