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Position
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Deputy Manager/Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
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Location
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2 states (Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh)
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Reporting to
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Associate Vice President- MEL
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About the Organization
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IPE Global Limited is an international development consulting group providing expert technical assistance and solutions for equitable development and sustainable growth in developing countries. The group’s areas of expertise includes Social & Economic Empowerment, Health, Nutrition and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Urban Development, Education and Skills Development, Economic & Public Financial Management, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Infrastructure and Engineering Development, Governance, Private Sector Development, Tourism Heritage and Conservation, Environment and Climate Change, Agriculture Development, Forest Governance, Grant and Fund Management and Information Technology & e-Governance.
We are an ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2013 certified and CMMI® Level 3 company. Over the last 18 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented 750 projects in over 100 countries, across 5 major continents. IPE Global has 800 full time professional staff and over 1000 empanelled consultants working on various projects across the globe, in different locations. The group partners with multilateral & bilateral agencies including DFID, USAID, The World Bank, DANIDA, KfW, ADB, etc., governments, the private sector, not-for-profit entities and philanthropic organisations like BMGF, MasterCard Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), etc. in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth.
We draw our unparalleled management and consulting capabilities from our offices around the world. Each of our group company operates independently - Triple Line Consulting Limited (a UK based subsidiary), IPE Global (Africa) Limited (an Africa based subsidiary), Imperia Health Private Limited (a hospital management company) and IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development (a section 8 company focusing on research and development consultancy). For more details, please visit www.ipeglobal.com.
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Job Description
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Position Summary
IPE Global invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Associate Manager/Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
As the Associate Manager/Manager - MEL, s/he will primarily be responsible for designing and coordinating the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the project. S/he will be required to develop necessary tools, lead in survey design and data collection efforts, training of researchers and investigators, oversee database management, Conduct advance level data analysis, and prepare technical reports, policy briefs and research papers, etc. Based on insights derived from the monitoring data, s/he will also provide feedback and guidance to the program and monitoring team both on program improvements and improving data quality.
Key Responsibilities
In close collaboration with Associate Director, the MEL Manager would:
- Lead in the design and implementation of project’s overall Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning strategy and framework for the state.
- Review all project components and design appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; assess all reporting and performance frameworks for all key activities under each component of the project.
- Lead in survey research design, sampling framework, survey implementation and data collection activities, manage a team of field researchers, investigators, and ensure data quality at the field level.
- Oversee, and lead the preparation of high quality monthly analytical reports based on the program monitoring data coming from the field.
- Oversee the implementation of Concurrent Monitoring/ Need based Studies/ Quality assurance surveys of the program including but not limited to – training the researchers, field supervision of data collection, ensuring data quality control, data cleaning, database management, data analysis, and preparing Quarterly monitoring report.
- Manage large datasets coming from districts, clean field level data, run rigorous analytical tools and statistical tests, conduct advanced level statistical analysis (using either SPSS or STATA).
- Based on evidence and insights from monitoring data, provide appropriate feedback and learning to the program implementation and monitoring team for possible improvements.
- Design research and evaluation studies using appropriate methods for demonstrating the impact of the program and attribution of change to key project activities; write research protocols, help in obtaining IRB (ethical clearance) as necessary.
- Help setting up a system of appropriate reporting structure from the grassroots to the national level and coordinate with block and district level staff on data gathering, data quality control, and reporting.
- Support the manager in performance-based reporting as per donor requirements.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, MEL Manager may be required to undertake other duties as determined by the manager that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
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Qualification & Experience
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Essential
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Statistics, Demography, Development Studies or other relevant disciplines. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in M&E is required.
- Strong skills in statistical methods, sampling design and methodology, evaluation methods, causal analysis, and designing research studies.
- An advance level skill in SPSS or STATA is non-negotiable. Excellent skills in data mining, running complex data query, merging datasets, advance data analysis in SPSS or STATA is necessary.
- Demonstrated experience of publication in peer reviewed journals as a first, or second author.
- Experience in leading and managing large scale data collection, management and analysis in donor funded projects, preferably in health/nutrition/gender-related programmes.
- In-depth knowledge and proven expertise in developing M&E systems, methods & tools, knowledge products using high quality data analytics. Operational experience in health/nutrition sector highly preferred.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of maternal and child health and nutrition and rural development sectors and programmes.
- Fluency in local language (Reading and writing)
Desirable
- Experience of working on maternal and child health programs.
- Preference will be given to those having previous experience of working with demanding clients, private foundations and corporates; and
- Experience in implementing projects with components of Social and Behaviour Change Communication.
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How to Apply
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Interested Candidate can apply to this link by 02 October 2026.
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Compensation
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Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification, experience and last salary drawn.
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IPE Global is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups.
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