Assistant Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Key Objectives of the Job

To provide methodological, research and evidence-based support to Arpan's Programme monitoring and evaluation design, implementation, analysis, reporting, and dissemination

Major Deliverables

Lead assigned internal and external research projects independently.

Design and pilot quantitative surveys in collaboration with other teams.

Conduct advanced data analysis using statistical software packages of all programme and research data to inform program design, implementation and strategy.

Develop and support monitoring and evaluation strategies of programmes as per the organization's calendar of activities.

Engage with external research agencies to ensure conduct of quality research and follow ethical protocols.

Perform data quality checks for ongoing monitoring, internal research, and external evaluations.

Write high quality reports and also review internal and external stakeholders reports by critically reviewing processes.

Conducting literature reviews as requested and keeping abreast of findings from relevant research.

Support the current research team in preparing, maintaining, and updating Arpan's research knowledge databases.

Undertake other administrative duties related to Arpan's RME projects, such as participating in internal meetings, arranging, and coordinating dissemination of research reports, and maintaining research documents.

Educational Qualification

At least a Masters degree in any developmental, statistical, population studies are required with graduate-level coursework on econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.

Desired Experience

At least 4 to 5 years of experience in research/monitoring evaluation/development work. Prefer candidates with exposure in child protection, child sexual abuse and or similar areas of work, but not compulsory.

Other desired attributes

Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods and data analysis is a must. Demonstrated expertise with relevant software tools (R, Stata, Survey CTO). Experience in experimental / quasi-experimental research studies (e.g. RCT, RDD, PSM designs) would be an advantage.

Experience in mixed methods and qualitative research is preferred to guide teams to conduct data collection, data analysis and synthesis of qual and quant findings.

Experience conducting literature searches (e.g. through Google Scholar alerts, research circulars, etc.) and summarizing complex academic papers and non-academic reports into key findings/talking points in straightforward, non-technical language.

Speak the language of researcher and project management specialists to design and conduct high quality evaluations, predict and oversee risks and deliver on time and to budget.

Be equally comfortable having a technical conversation with program team and Field Operations teams as you are describing an evaluation in straightforward terms. Experience communicating project evaluation in a clear and compelling manner with a range of internal and external audiences both verbally and in writing is crucial in this role.

Strong power point presentation skills is a requisite.

Location - Mumbai

Salary range - As per market standards