Senior Officer-Verification

Role & responsibilities

Monitor the data and programs on a time-bound approach in line with the GIN/Farm Calendar and the activity plan

- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results, prepare and share reports as per the reporting requirements

- Monitor the sustainability of the programs results

- Prepare and share timely reports to the line manager on project strategies and activities

- Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program by identifying bottlenecks and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks

- Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all program activities to the line manager/program manager

- Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system; develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the program

- Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to the line manager/program manager

- Carry out the 2nd party verification process (internal audits) for the programs

- Report audit reports with detailed observations and gaps to the line manager/program manager

- To always be a team player and to work proactively in a well-coordinated manner to support and cooperate with all the team members across the board.

- To be proactively participating in any cross-functional team meetings and willing to take additional responsibilities and engagement as required by management as part of our growing and diverse business needs

Competencies

- Extensive travel within rural project areas within India will be essential.

- Ability, attitude & aptitude to understand agricultural & associated environmental concepts related to Water, Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals, Green House Gas (GHG) emissions & Livelihood

- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

- Willingness to go the extra mile to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner

- Remains calm, in control, and good humored even under pressure

- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office

Preferred candidate profile

Education: Master Degree preferably in Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Science, or related field

Experience:

- At least 5 years of core experience undertaking Monitoring and Evaluation in development/ sustainable agriculture programs implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/Government

- Knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools

- Experience in monitoring and auditing all the ground-level activities

- Broad experience/ understanding of design and implementation of capacity building activities in M&E

Perks and benefits