Officer, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description

World Change Starts with Educated Children ® 2025 is our 25th Anniversary! Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Progress Position Overview: The RM&E Officer’s primary responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to the Literacy Program (for below said tasks). The position will report directly to the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and will be based in the Country Office New Delhi. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer’s primary responsibilities will include establishing and providing guidance and expertise to teams on designing, implementing, and managing our monitoring and evaluation systems across the states. Roles & Responsibilities: In collaboration with the RM&E Manager & the Program team, RM&E officer will design, implement and analyze annual monitoring data on regular basis. Able to coordinate and manage dashboard and inform the management about the key changes observed on monthly basis. Collaborate with Program team to implement and maintain monitoring and evaluation efforts in program. Implement and analyze periodic data based on filed observation and need. Train and mentor staff to help them develop the necessary knowledge and skill sets to run methodologically strong evaluations in their projects and programs and ensure adherence to RM&E standard practices, policies and specifications. Synthesize and analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the RM&E results. Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement. Work with program staff and HQ staff to codify best practices for Room to Read’s programs so that they can be shared across existing countries of operation and rolled out in new ones Innovate new M&E systems and projects in order to continuously improve our work in the field. Travel regularly throughout the year in urban and rural areas to oversee the implementation of our M&E work, train staff and maintain understanding of current stage of development of M&E practice in the organization and identify where and how M&E practice requires improvement and investment. Stay informed about research and trends in the area of monitoring and evaluation and recommend improvements to our systems accordingly. Network with other non-profits running similar programs to find areas of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Represent Room to Read in different forums and advocate the importance of our educational work in the developing world. Qualifications: Required: Advanced degree in a related field, i.e. education, development. A minimum of five (05) to seven (07) years of professional experience. Proven previous experience in research, monitoring and evaluation. Strong technical competence in research and monitoring and evaluation methods. Strong operational management ability: a clear focus on results – sets goals, plans and prioritizes effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans. Strong analytical skills. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with proven ability to work with data software packages such as STATA/SPSS/SAS. Experience in data entry and analysis. Ability to travel frequently to provinces throughout India and our Program areas. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, gender issues, including community involvement in schools. Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks. To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also: Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization. Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so. Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness. Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction. Be both self-confident and humble. Work well independently as well as part of a team. Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment. Compensation: Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Location(s) India - Main - New Delhi Room to Read's Core Values C - Collaboration A - Action R - Respect E - Education S - Scale About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change . Our Literacy Portfolio trains and coaches teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; creates and publishes quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establishes children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions. We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org .