Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer | Location: Delhi

Organization:

A development organization dedicated to the holistic growth of underprivileged and marginalized communities in both rural and urban India. They implement social development and poverty alleviation initiatives through coordinated, strategic approaches, focusing on areas such as school education and teacher training, life skills, improved livelihoods, health and sanitation, women empowerment, and environmental protection.

Our client is set to launch the Project Sashakt initiative, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of women cooperatives and empower 2,500 women artisans in the handloom and related sectors across the Kamrup, Dhubri, and Chirang districts of Assam.

Role Overview:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will play a key role in ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for the project. The officer will oversee all monitoring, evaluation & research tasks related to the project, including baseline studies, development of Inception Report, periodic data management & reporting, while aligning activities with the project’s Logical Framework Approach (LFA) of the project. Quarterly field visits will be required to monitor project progress at the implementation sites.

Reporting: Project Manager

Minimum Qualification and Skills:

1. Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics or a related field.
2. 4-6 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and data management in development projects.
3. Familiarity with livelihoods, women’s empowerment, or handloom sector projects is an advantage.
4. Quick to gather insights from the field and analyze data on immediate requests to support evidence-based decision-making.
5. Fluency in English is crucial; knowledge of additional regional languages especially Assamese, is a strong advantage.
6. Willingness to travel 25-30% of the time.
7. Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules.
8. Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, or Excel.
9. Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
10. Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
11. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

1. Develop and implement a robust M&E framework and tools aligned with the project’s Logical Framework Approach.
2. Lead the design and execution of Assessments, Baseline Studies and Impact evaluations.
3. Ensure data collection, management, and analysis processes meet the project’s quality standards.
4. Conduct quarterly visits to field locations in Kamrup, Dhubri, and Chirang districts to monitor project progress.
5. Document observations, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
6. Prepare high-quality reports, case studies, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
7. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
8. Analyze trends and data insights to inform project decision-making and strategic planning.
9. Provide training and technical support to project teams and cooperatives on M&E methodologies, tools, and reporting standards.
10. Foster a culture of learning by disseminating insights and best practices from project monitoring activities.