Manager – M&E
New Delhi
Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited is a social enterprise focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems to address the leading causes of death, disease, and injury. We deploy our unique world-class technical expertise and global experience to design and support scalable solutions that can bridge the gap between public health needs and their solutions, focusing on rapid, large-scale impact. We leverage our core strengths in the areas of public health Intelligence to strengthen the collection and use of data for informed government action, strategic communication to build awareness and behavior change, Institutional strengthening, and Innovative financing. In addition to our topical areas of focus – noncommunicable diseases, environmental health and climate change, injury prevention, and social determinants of health we also prioritize work that aims to strengthen the fundamental, foundational dimensions of public health practice that enable governments to tackle and respond to any public health challenge. As we scale, we combine our local teams and expertise with Vital Strategies’ global infrastructure, knowledge management, and best practices. It allows us to innovate and to more efficiently structure high-value partnerships to expand our public health impact and to ensure our actions are locally relevant, effective, and enduring.
Job Purpose
The Manager (M&E) supports the overall M&E strategy and development and execution of M&E training within the project. The role’s primary responsibilities will include designing M&E frameworks, conducting assessments, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights for improvement and decision-making. You will collaborate closely with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure that M&E processes are integrated effectively into project cycles and organizational strategies.
All members of the Vital Strategies India team embody the organization's values and are integral to promoting our brand, supporting our growth, and ensuring operational excellence
Duties & Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Support the development of the annual framework for project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) including quarterly/annual project reviews, impact assessment design and process monitoring, operations monitoring and workshops.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Director, Tobacco Control provide technical advice and support to stakeholders including government and non-government partners, to monitor and evaluate projects in the country.
• Guide project staff and partners in project analysis and preparing progress reports accordingly.
• Collaborate with staff and implementing partners for qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities and impact areas.
• Monitor project activities and assess the progress towards achievement of results at the outcome (strategy) and output (activity) levels, recommending any corrective measures necessary to achieve project goals.
• Identify and design key indicators for each component of the projects, to record and report physical progress against the approved work plan and budget. Also steer the process for designing and development of such progress reports.
• Identify key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets in alignment with the project performance framework. Design the format for such performance reports.
• Monitor and supervise the organization’s participation in special surveys and compliance assessments.
• Provide technical support for research related to the project activities and contribute to scientific publications at national and international level
Training
• Contribute to the development of a plan for M&E skill-building and implement training initiatives and refresher courses as needed.
• Maintain a training database including up-to-date training materials and report training effectiveness on a timely basis.
• Assist partners and stakeholders in evaluation and knowledge management of relevant topics.
Networking and Partnerships
• Coordinate with internal and external consultants, researchers and project managers to support evaluations and studies as needed.
Qualifications
Education & Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Dentistry
• Post Graduation in Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health (required)
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and derive meaningful insights from quantitative and qualitative data sets.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise, and insightful reports that communicate findings, recommendations, and progress towards goals to stakeholders.
• Competence in managing projects related to monitoring and evaluation, including planning, implementation, and coordination of M&E activities.
• Familiarity with various evaluation methodologies, such as impact assessment, outcome mapping, and randomized controlled trials, to assess program effectiveness and outcomes.
• Familiarity with relevant M&E software and tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization, such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, or specialized M&E software.
• Understanding of the role of national and state government, local administrative set up, and existing relationships with civil society, media, and policy influencers.
Experience
Experience Required:
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Sound Monitoring and Evaluation knowledge and experience in public health.
• Robust experience in planning, collecting, analysing and reporting information for assessing progress and ensuring program and data quality.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work flexibly with colleagues across time zones.
Additional Information:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on characteristics such as race, color, age, religion or creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other basis protected by country and local laws.
We are proud of our commitment to a professional work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Vital Strategies India will not tolerate its employees, volunteers, consultants, partners, or any other representative associated with the delivery of its work carrying out any form of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, or sexual abuse and thoroughly vets all final candidates.
The salary for this position ranges from INR 18,00,000 to INR 24,00,000. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and Paid Leaves so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.
Please submit your application via the link below:
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=VITASTRA&cws=37&rid=739