MIS – Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant, STREE

Type of Contract: Consultancy 

Employer: LEAD at Krea University

Location: New Delhi (with travel to partner states)

Duration: 12 months (may be extended based on the performance and funding availability)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

About LEAD at Krea University: 

LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics. 

STREE is a technical assistance initiative spearheaded by LEAD at Krea University in collaboration with (DAY-NRLM), which aims to drive women-led enterprise development, with research at the core of its work.

About the Position:

We are seeking an MIS – Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant at NMMU to support the NRLM/NMMU Team in institutionalising mechanisms that will ensure the management of timely data collection and updating in the DAY-NRLM system (MIS), analyse the data. The candidate will be responsible for sharing it with SRLMs and other designated ministries and departments in line with the approval of DAY-NRLM for timely decision-making and to improve the quality of the program for non-farm implementation.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure operationalising and smooth functioning of the MIS at the State Mission Management Unit (SMMU), District Mission Management Unit (DMMU), and Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) levels;
• Review the data on a monthly basis and provide the analysis of the same at both the national and state levels. They would, in particular, play a major role in the collation and consolidation of data from different components of NRLM/NMMU to provide need-based information to the program team and senior officers for timely decision-making;
• Provide support in developing comprehensive and realistic monitoring plans and strategies with appropriate data sources, collection methods, analysis plans, quality controls and resource requirements;
• Provide support to SRLMs and NRLM in systematic data collection, and report across thematic areas, as well as inter departmental coordination;
• Assist in documenting progress against project implementation plans, results matrix, milestones and targets and compiling quarterly and yearly reports;
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of NRLM;
• Develop guidance notes, guidelines and other documents at the National level for supporting program implementation;
• Coordinate with the NRLM MIS and IT team and get an MIS system developed for all non-farm livelihood interventions that is an integral part of the NRLM MIS and dashboard.

Qualifications and Key Requirements: 

• Candidates with a full time two years postgraduate degree / diploma in Management, Computer Applications, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Work or related field from an institute of national and international repute; 
• 5-8 years of work experience at a middle management level of working in the area of monitoring and evaluation, MIS development, management, especially on livelihoods, preferably non-farm livelihoods;
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications;
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Preferences:

• Experience of managing programs in non-farm livelihoods promotion for rural poor and/or experience in enterprise promotion, business advisory services, forward and backward linkages;
• Track record of working with rural areas and promoting non-farm livelihoods of rural communities;
• Experience of working with various groups, like SHGs, producer companies, joint liability groups, etc.; 
• Experience handling large data and its analysis;
• Experience with the monitoring and evaluation of the project;
• Experience working at mid-level management and leading a team.

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about supporting small businesses and driving impactful projects, we would love to hear from you.

Application Instructions: 

Deadline: Applications will be open till the position is filled. To apply, please collate your resume, a cover letter and writing sample in a single PDF and apply in the form here. 

Note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each candidate individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes.