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 individual s potential. Entrepreneurship enables agency and allows an individual to work on their strengths while creating value for the world.
Our programs:
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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.
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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 Principal Specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will lead the design, implementation, and management of M&E frameworks and also independently manage some programs. This role involves close collaboration with program teams to understand them, define the impact metrics, ensure data-driven decision-making, the creation of reproducible analyses, and continuous improvement of program outcomes.
Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka
Key Responsibilities -
M&E Framework Design : Independently develop and refine M&E frameworks, including the identification of key indicators, data collection methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.
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Data Collection & Management : Build as well as oversee the design of data collection tools and ensure the accurate and timely collection, entry, and management of data.
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Data Analysis & Reporting : Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses and draw insights that lead to action.
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Field Visits : Conduct field visits to program sites to collaborate with field teams, observe program implementation, and gather firsthand insights as well as validate data collected . Use these observations to inform and improve M&E processes.
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Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings, contribute to strategy development, and inform programmatic decisions.
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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.
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Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensure that all M&E activities comply with organisational standards, donor requirements, and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications Education :
Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies,Management, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
Skills :
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Extensive experience with M&E frameworks and methodologies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Working experience with Kobo Toolbox as well as other data collection tools
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Advanced analytical skills in Excel is essential; knowledge and experience in R, SQL, Python, or any other relevant data analysis tools, with a focus on creating reproducible work will be an added advantage.
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Working experience in data visualisation including developing dashboards - Looker Studio, Power BI etc.
Experience :
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At Least 8 years experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, with a proven track record of leading M&E activities for large-scale programs.
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Demonstrated experience in managing data-driven projects and leading teams.
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Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and community organisations.
Personal Attributes :
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Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes, particularly those used at Udhyam Vyapaar.
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High level of integrity, with a focus on ethical data management and reporting practices.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Spoken knowledge of Hindi is desirable.
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 individual s potential. Entr...