Associate, Research Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description

The Associate, RM&E will report to Officer, RM&E and will support her/him in all RM&E related activities at the SPMU level. S/he will be based at Jharkhand. This role will involve support the Officer, RM&E to strengthen government monitoring processes, support in data quality mechanisms, assist with assessments and capacity building, and regularly analyse the data. Roles and Responsibilities: Regularly analyse monitoring and assessment data to generate key insights. Support the creation of quarterly presentations highlighting key programmatic trends and findings. Contribute to the refinement, translation, and formatting of assessment tools. Assist in the preparation and administration of government-led and internal assessments. Ensure data is complete, accurate, and aligned with program indicators and reporting formats. Conduct data quality checks, identify discrepancies, and make necessary corrections in coordination with the Officer, RM&E. Provide on-ground support during trainings and follow-up sessions for improved understanding and usage of tools. Support Officer, RM&E and the state team in various RM&E and program-related tasks as needed. Carry out any other duties as assigned, aligned with program priorities. Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement. Travel regularly throughout the year to oversee the implementation of M&E work. Qualifications: Required: At least graduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field. At least Three (03) years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience with Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is desirable. Hands-on experience in data handling, cleaning, and validation. Strong data analysis, data visualization skills including dashboard creation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Survey CTO. Ability to multitask effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel frequently for monitoring across the state. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.