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You will be responsible for providing end-to-end Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support across all thematic areas in India. Your role will involve close collaboration with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure evidence-based implementation, performance tracking, and continuous learning. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to managing MEL systems, data operations, and program performance metrics. The remaining 30% will involve leading or supporting research initiatives, knowledge products, and publications. **Duties & Responsibilities:** - **Monitoring & Evaluation (70%)** - Design and implement project-specific M&E frameworks, including theory of change, performance indicators, and data collection tools. - Lead the development and roll-out of digital/paper-based MIS systems. - Oversee timely, accurate, and high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. - Manage data repositories and maintain institutional MEL documentation for compliance and reporting. - Manage data collection and visualization tools (CommCare, KoBoToolBox, and Power BI) for real-time data use. - Develop a project-specific DQA system and ensure smooth implementation. - Conduct regular field visits for data quality assurance and technical monitoring. - Train program staff, MEL/MIS, and partners on M&E systems and tools. - **Research, Learning, and Publications (30%)** - Develop and lead research studies, evaluations, and assessments aligned with organizational priorities. - Draft research proposals and Requests for Proposals (RfPs) in coordination with program and regional MEL teams. - Select and manage research partners, consultants, and field investigators as per the THFs guideline/protocol. - Supervise data collection, ensure quality control, and resolve field challenges. - Review and finalize research reports for dissemination, and develop impact stories and knowledge products. - Contribute to the publication of research findings in journals or knowledge platforms. - Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in alignment with organizational needs and priorities. **Educational Qualifications:** - Masters degree in social science / population studies / demography / bio-statistics / statistics / data science or related subjects from a reputed educational institution. - Additional certifications in M&E systems, research methodology, data analytics, or project management will be an asset. **Functional/Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements:** - 8 - 12 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, data management systems, and applied research within the development or public sector. - Proven experience in designing and managing M&E frameworks, data collection tools, and performance measurement systems across large-scale programs. - Hands-on experience in leading or contributing to research studies, impact evaluations, and learning reviews. - Demonstrated ability to manage MIS systems and digital data platforms (e.g., CommCare, Survey CTO, ODK, KoboToolbox, DHIS2, Power BI, and Tableau). - Proficiency in statistical and data analysis tools such as Advanced MS Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R. - Experience in synthesizing data into actionable insights for reports, presentations, and strategic decision-making. - Understanding of ethical principles in research and data privacy standards. You will be responsible for providing end-to-end Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support across all thematic areas in India. Your role will involve close collaboration with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure evidence-based implementation, performance tracking, and continuous learning. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to managing MEL systems, data operations, and program performance metrics. The remaining 30% will involve leading or supporting research initiatives, knowledge products, and publications. **Duties & Responsibilities:** - **Monitoring & Evaluation (70%)** - Design and implement project-specific M&E frameworks, including theory of change, performance indicators, and data collection tools. - Lead the development and roll-out of digital/paper-based MIS systems. - Oversee timely, accurate, and high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. - Manage data repositories and maintain institutional MEL documentation for compliance and reporting. - Manage data collection and visualization tools (CommCare, KoBoToolBox, and Power BI) for real-time data use. - Develop a project-specific DQA system and ensure smooth implementation. - Conduct regular field visits for data quality assurance and technical monitoring. - Train program staff, MEL/MIS, and partners on M&E systems and tools. - **Research, Learning, and Publications (30%)** - Develop and
