ATMASHAKTI
About Atmashakti
Atmashakti is an organization working for socio-economic and political empowerment of the most marginalized communities. Founded in 1995 with a broad mandate to support a mix of development initiatives in rural areas as well as urban slums, Atmashakti is now engaged in a long term mission to bring the benefits of government programmes to the poorest of the poor with a focus on Livelihood and food security, Sustainable agriculture, Health, women rights and gender equality, Education, Disaster intervention and community-centered empowerment initiatives through training and capacity building, leadership development and mentorship, Sangathan building, research, advocacy, campaign and communications based on a rights-based framework. Because we truly believe that none of us can truly rest as long as poverty, injustice and inequality persist in our society.
Our Vision: We envision a world without poverty, inequality, injustice, and patriarchy and where everyone enjoys the right to life with dignity.
Our Mission: Our mission is to reach out to 7 million underprivileged families in the poorest states. We strive to work in solidarity with the poor, marginalized and other excluded communities to bring about systemic and social change to defeat poverty, inequality, discrimination, patriarchy, and social injustice. To learn more, visit www.atmashaktitrust.com.
Position Title :Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer – Odisha
Location :Odisha State Office, with extensive field travel across Odisha program districts
Reports To :State Lead – Odisha, with functional guidance from the Monitoring, Learning & Operations Lead
Portfolio Scope : Odisha state program portfolio, Atmashakti
Travel Requirement :Approximately 60% field travel within Odisha
POSITION SUMMARY
The M&E Officer/Coordinator will manage the Odisha Monitoring & Evaluation system end to end. The role is responsible for collecting, synthesising, and analysing program data, and sharing insights with the respective portfolios to support evidence-based decision-making. The role also ensures that program processes and timelines are aligned with intended outcomes, and that all M&E tools and frameworks meet organisational quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Odisha M&E System Management
• Own and manage the end-to-end Monitoring & Evaluation system for the Odisha portfolio.
• Ensure the M&E system is consistently applied across programs and aligned with organisational standards.
2. Data Collection, Analysis and Synthesis
• Design, pilot, and administer data collection tools and formats suited to each program and portfolio.
• Collect, clean, and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data from field and program teams.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis to generate actionable insights, trends, and recommendations.
• Share analysed data and findings with the respective portfolios on a regular basis to inform program decisions.
3. Frameworks and Tools (ToC, LFA)
• Prepare and periodically revise Theory of Change (ToC) and Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) documents for Odisha programs, in coordination with program leads.
• Develop and refine indicators, data collection formats, and monitoring frameworks aligned to the ToC/LFA.
4. Program Quality and Timeline Compliance
• Track program processes and milestones to ensure alignment with planned outcomes and timelines.
• Flag deviations, data gaps, and quality concerns to relevant portfolio and state leads, and follow up to closure.
• Support adherence to organisational reporting standards, SOPs, and quality benchmarks across the Odisha portfolio.
5. Data Visualisation and Dashboarding
• Build and maintain dashboards that visualise program and portfolio data for management and portfolio review.
• Use statistical (SPSS, STATA or R) and visualisation tools (Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI) to analyse data and present it in accessible, decision-ready formats.
6. Coordination and Capacity Building
• Coordinate with field teams, portfolio leads, and the state office to ensure smooth, timely data flow.
• Support orientation and capacity-building of field teams on data collection tools, quality standards, and M&E processes.
7. Additional Responsibilities
• Undertake other M&E, data management, or reporting responsibilities assigned by the State Lead or organisational leadership from time to time.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Postgraduate/Graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Work, Rural Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Prior experience in Monitoring & Evaluation within the development or non-profit sector, preferably in a tribal or rural community context.
• Demonstrated experience designing ToC, LFA, and data collection tools for program monitoring.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong expertise in data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis and data visualisation tool such as SPSS, STATA, R, Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Power BI is essential.
• Ability to visualise and present data through dashboards for management use.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills to work across field teams and portfolios.
• Knowledge of the Odia language will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60%) to field locations across Odisha.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply to position, submit resume and cover letter mentioning statement of suitability separately by email with the subject line Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer to: hratmashakti@gmail.com. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10th, 2026. Applications without cover letter will be disqualified from consideration.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of Atmashakti’s background screening process.
Atmashakti is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colours, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities or military status or other status protected by law.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview