Project Research Scientist I Non Medical (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Scientist (MEAL)
On-siteLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Job Summary
Develop and maintain robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks to track program progress and impact. Establish and manage data infrastructure to collect, analyze, and visualize results using tools like Stata, Python, or Tableau. Mentor team members on evaluation skills, facilitate technical assistance, and guide periodic reviews of grant initiatives. Collaborate with project leads to synthesize insights from grassroots work, influence program design, and contribute findings to the broader field. Develop knowledge management systems to document achievements and lessons learned while ensuring ethical practices and quality assurance in data collection. Frequent travel to field areas is required. Applicants must hold a relevant postgraduate degree or PhD with three years of experience in maternal, newborn, and child health.
Required Qualifications
- First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, in monitoring and evaluation, statistics/Public Health/international development/Epidemiology/Social Sciences/Engineering/ IT/ CS or a related field, with a focus on maternal, newborn, and child health with three years' Experience OR PhD
- ICMR age norms will apply, applicants must be age 35 years or below
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation roles, preferably in the context of health specially in MNCH
- Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Experience in manuscript writing, publication, and dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Experience in large data set handling
- Experience in the ethical use of AI tools in research (chatGPT etc.)
- Proficient in quantitative tools such as Stata, Excel, or other statistical software. Ability to interpret and present data in a clear and meaningful way
- Considerable knowledge in data quality checks and feedback mechanisms
- Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems. Previous roles in conducting assessments, surveys, and evaluations
- Competence in using information technology for data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting
- Familiarity with various monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies. Experience in designing and implementing MEAL frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey complex findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong project management skills to oversee MEAL activities effectively. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently
- Proficient communication in Hindi and local dialect
- Proficient communication in English
Desired Qualifications
- Desirable knowledge in qualitative data analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo, ATLAS.ti) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Python/R)
- Understanding of the specific industry or sector in which the organization operates. Familiarity with international development, non-profit, or government sectors can be beneficial
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