Project Officer (M & E) - PHFI (Apply by: 28 Mar 2014)

Position Vacant : Project Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation

Position Code : PHFI/2014/71-PIPPSE

Place of Posting : One at Technical Support Unit, Gujarat, and One at Technical Support Unit, Rajasthan

Organization Name : Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Company Profile:

Public Health Foundation of India, a public private initiative to build large scale human resource capacity in public health through its three pronged integrated charter of (a) establishing a network of world class, India-relevant schools of public health & strengthening some of the existing schools (b) establishing standards for public health education through the formation of an accreditation agency and (c) strengthening research and policy in areas related to public health.

Various Positions - SHARE India

1.    National M & E Officer

2.    M & E Officer, Hyderabad

3.    Regional Coordinator (2positions) – Guwahati (NERO) and Mumbai

SHARE India is a not for profit society registered in 1986 under the AP Public Societies Registration Act. Presently, SHARE is implementing a project that provides technical assistance to Department of AIDS Control (DAC) for human capacity development. The project is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Aga Khan Foundation

AGA KHAN FOUNDATION

POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

LOCATION: HYDERABAD

REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER

LAST DATE: 20 MARCH, 2014

Background

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational development agency established by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1967. The Foundation seeks sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life of poor and marginalized communities through participatory, community-based approaches that reinforce civil society and respect local culture. In India, AKF works in Education, Health, Rural Development and Conservation of Historic and Cultural Resources.

Programme Officer - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation - PWESCR

Programme Officer - Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, New Delhi

PWESCR (The Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) is an international human rights organisation based in the Global South committed to promoting women’s human rights, especially in the context of economic, social and cultural rights by engendering policy, law and practice at local, national, regional and international levels.

PWESCR’s broad objectives are:

• To build leadership and capacity in the field of human rights and economic justice to promote women’s ESCR;
• To foster collaborations to enhance learning, knowledge and skills;
• To develop shared strategies to advocate problem-solving alternatives in the context of gender.

Research Officer - WaterAid India

WaterAid India
 

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply.

Research Officer 

Location: New Delhi

The package for the position will be around Rs.8.3 lakhs Gross per annum

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals, to develop and manage research on Water and Sanitation, with particular emphasis on exclusion, water security, including integrated water resource management and water quality and associated issues of poverty, gender, exclusion, and health impact

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries.

Program Associate (Health Economics and Policy) - PFI

POPULATION FOUNDATION OF INDIA
Vacancy Notification

Job Title Program Associate (Health Economics and Policy)
Organization Population Foundation of India 
Programme Health of the Urban Poor (HUP) Program
Based at New Delhi 

The Population Foundation of India (PFI) is a national non-government organization formulating and implementing programmes on reproductive and child health, family planning, adolescent health and other population issues with a gender sensitive and a rights-based approach. Details of PFI’s activities are available on our website – www.populationfoundation.in

Program Background
PFI is implementing the USAID funded and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) approved Health of the Urban Poor (HUP) program, in eight states and five cities. The HUP program was initially for four years (2009-13) and is now extended for two more years (till September 2015). During the extension phase HUP will support the Government of India, state governments and city administrations in institutionalizing and effectively implementing the NUHM; assisting the government in rollout and scale-up of the NUHM components and approaches tested by HUP. Details of HUP’s activities are available on our website – www.hupindia.org

Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation, Saving Newborn Lives - Save the Children

Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation, Saving Newborn Lives (Job Code: AME-SNL)

Save the Children, India

Location: New Delhi with travel as needed

Last date of Applications: 22^nd December 2013

E-Mail: jobs@savethechildren.in

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s leading independent child rights’ organization: it fights for children’s rights and delivers immediate and lasting improvement to children’s lives worldwide. SC has existed in India since the pre-Independence days. Save the Children, India (SCI) is the 28th independent member of the International Save the Children Movement. 

SC has agreed to make Newborn and Child Survival (NCS) the focus of their premier campaign around the world over the next 5 years with SCI playing a lead role in the campaign. In October 2009, SCI launched the EVERY ONE campaign. Our vision is that no child under the age of five die from preventable causes, and public attitudes in India will not tolerate a return to previously high levels of infant and child deaths. Our goal is that Millennium Development Goal 4 is achieved.

The Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) program of Save the Children, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has made a major contribution over the last decade in bringing the issue of newborn survival to global and national agendas. It has produced landmark publications on critical newborn needs, helped in identifying interventions to address the major killers of newborns, and assisted 19 countries in developing policies and strategies for newborn health including introduction of cost-effective new interventions. In India, SNL led the development of the country’s first ever report on newborn health titled ‘The State of India’s Newborns’ in 2004, and facilitated the development and sharing of SEARCH’s ground-breaking field trial on ‘Home-Based Newborn Care’ which has now been adopted by the Government of India as one of the key national health programs.

There is growing recognition that the key to achieving MDG-4 is to tackle the increasing proportion of neonatal mortality as a subset of under-five mortality, and the next critical step is to demonstrate effective implementation at scale of the newborn health programs. In order to ‘bend the curve’, SNL in its third phase (2013-2017) is working through active collaborations and strategic partnerships in India to develop, apply and document successful implementation approaches to achieve effective coverage at scale.

Job Purpose

One of the key objectives of SNL’s work-plan is to provide state-of-the-art technical assistance and catalytic resources for strengthening monitoring of implementation and outcomes, in order to promote accountability and action. In this regard SCI is looking for an Advisor to provide technical support in achieving the above mentioned objective. He/she will work under the overall guidance of the Technical Advisor – Newborn & assist the Director-Programmes and Director-Knowledge Management of SC India as and when required.

Main responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

 Measuring SNL progress, results, and performance

• Work with SNL global M&E staff to develop indicators and metrics to measure program success across all objectives, such as advocacy and partnership building.
• Work in close coordination with the SNL India team in design and implementation of research  efforts (household surveys, formative research, qualitative research) to answer key questions on urban poor and other implementation questions
• Lead the process of data management (collection, validation, analysis) and presentation of results in user friendly formats
• Maintain databases of activities, reports, and products, compiled across all SNL geographical areas of work, and link them to SC India’s
• Compile and submit reports on time, including routine quarterly (QPR), annual (APR), and any other report required by SNL/BMGF.

Monitor implementation and outcomes of newborn health programs to promote accountability and action• Advocate for inclusion of globally standardized  Neonatal Health Indicators within the Government Health Information systems (MCTS, HMIS, NFHS-4 etc.) for use in national programme management and decision-making; assist in making recommendations on how data can be used at state and district level for management and program planning
• Understand existing government and non-government monitoring and reporting systems, identify opportunities to improve reliability of data, and increase use of existing data for improving implementation of newborn programmes especially for urban areas
• Support SC India staff, government partners and other stakeholders to analyze and use information for evidence-informed policy making at the National, State and District levels.
• Assist the Child Health division, MoHFW in developing plans for routine information generation for Newborn Health programs (Facility-Based Newborn Care, Home-Based Newborn Care) using the available datasets, and support the development and dissemination of technical reports to various stakeholders
• Develop, pilot and support the implementation of new monitoring tools at various levels (National, State, District) to facilitate use of programmatic data for immediate action and remedial measures

General responsibilities:• Assist the SNL program team in the development of annual work-plans (AWP), including timelines and budgets, based on the 5 Year Strategic Plan, and help in in the preparation of Project Monitoring Plan (in the format as prescribed by the donor)
• Support SNL/SCI staff and counterparts to generate tables and graphs that help communicate information in such a way that it facilitates planning, action, and presentation of performance of SNL activities.
• Advise the KM/M&E team of SC India on how to strengthen monitoring and data management of Newborn Health under H&N projects,   document results of data analysis in a form which is publishable and available for widespread circulation
• Represent SNL/SCI in professional meetings, conferences, technical advisory groups and seminars related to the advancement of M&E, and share the results and findings from the data analysis.
• Work in a collaborative environment with other SNL/SCI staff, and travel as needed to provide technical assistance to other SNL staff and counterparts for the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Participate in regular meetings/phone calls with SNL global M&E staff and M&E staff from other countries.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree or higher from a reputed institute/ university in Public health, Statistics, economics, demography, or related field
• Five years of progressively responsible, professional level experience with International NGOs/Donor agencies related to monitoring and evaluation, social science research, demographic research, and MIS
• Experience of working with government MIS systems viz. NRHM, RCH, NACP-3, RNTCP and handling large scale data sets preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of Statistical and Demographic packages, including SPSS, STATA, EPINFO, etc. Preference will be given to those with experience in qualitative research methods.
• Ability to plan, implement and monitor project activities by applying proven management principles
• Thorough knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, social science, demographic research, data dissemination techniques, and data utilization for policy analysis and policy development in the area of NB.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues diplomatically and to inspire confidence in GOI and other counterpart
• Knowledge of Government of India (GOI) health & population policies and programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in English and in Hindi, including writing skills in English and Hindi
• Willingness to travel to project field sites, if necessary
• Ability to build support from staff across teams, and to build the capacity of others.
• A commitment to support cross organisational initiatives.
• Experience working within budget constraints
• Ability to operate within a predominantly administratively self-servicing environment.
• Commitment to SC’s mission and values.
• Computer literate.

Interested candidates should mention the job code in the subject line and send their CV as an attachment at jobs@savethechildren.in To know more about the organisation please visit our website www.savethechildren.in

Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Recruitment and selection procedures & checks reflect our commitment to protect children from abuse.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, CARE India

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer 

Department: Girls Education Program

Grade/Level: G

Reports to: Program Manager – Girls Education Program

Location: Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary:

The position shall be responsible for responsible to track progress of the project and document it periodically. S/he will be responsible for developing and designing appropriate monitoring systems and tools to measure the progress of the project, evidence based feedback in developing program strategy, build team’s understanding and capacity making the system effective and ensures timely and accurate flow of information. 

Key Responsibilities

Develop/design the Monitoring framework

Collects inputs from all concerned in developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the project

Supports development of the project log frame matrix, M&E framework and detailed implementation plan against the benchmark indicators

AOP:

Assists in preparation of Annual Operation Plan (AOP), Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and Project Budget Preparation

Aid Capacity Building for better Program Management

Aids in Capacity Building of Project and NGO staff to leverage information for improved Program Management

Facilitates and supports the field staff and NGOs in assessment of the information systems

Ensures common understanding of the tools and methodologies amongst all project staff and NGO functionaries

Ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation systems and guidelines

Ensures that project and NGO staffs comply with the M&E requirement of the Project

Plans, facilitates execution and develops quality documents, incorporating inputs from team members, for program related evaluations and Studies/ Research as may be required 

Supports CIHQ in co-ordination & conduct of Evaluations & Assessments

Facilitate & Leverage M&E Information for Project Improvements

Facilitates regular collection, compilation and analysis of programmatic data and ensures smooth functioning of the Management Information System

Supports the Program manager in analyzing data and taking appropriate decisions

Provides need based support to the project team and Program Manager in developing quality standards and process indicators of all interventions

Ensures maintenance of database for program decisions

Undertake periodic review of the implementation and operation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism; including the preparation of best practices and lessons learned.

Project Documentation & Reporting

Establish a comprehensive and an updated data base for all projects

Leads analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement.

• Develops baseline data for each project site in the programme

• Collects and collates reports from the field sites.

• Coordinates with field implementers regarding reports and M&E activities.

• Monitor and quality assurance spot checks on each project site.

• Monitoring visits to implementing partners for data clarifications.

• Technical support for operational research.

• Development of case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.

Prepares technical briefing papers, and status updates

Develop presentations and written reports to summarize quality improvement findings

Ensure that relevant learning is documented, disseminated to staff and used to inform future decisions;

Helps in preparation of consolidated progress reports to submit to the Donor & CIHQ

Updates the Program Manager on progress vis-à-vis planned activities 

Ensures timely documentation of project progress and sharing of progress reports within the sector and outside

Designs and develops case studies

Advocacy

Provides critical inputs in developing advocacy strategy.

Develops concrete evidence based documents/write-ups/materials for advocacy in identified areas/themes.

Facilitates advocacy activities by providing data/analysis is support of the theme/area.

Other Responsibilities

Contributes towards strategy development of the program

Handles donor visits as & when required

Maintains Government relations at the district and sub district level as suggested by the Program Manager

Qualifications & Experience

Post Graduate degree in social sciences

Minimum 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects

Skills & Competencies 

Understands issues of education sector especially girls education

Understanding on Gender equity and diversity and overall program objectives

Understanding of the social, political and economic issues of poverty

Understanding of the governmental structure and functioning

Passion for social justice

Ability to plan, implement and complete tasks independently and on time 

Good interpersonal skills

Computers skills (MS-Office)

Good oral and written communication skills (English, Hindi and Regional language) 

Candidates should visit http://apps.careindia.org/eis/Recruitment/frmCareerOptions.aspx to apply for the positions online. 

The last date of receiving applications will be 4th December 2013. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Senior Program Officer – Research and Development - Childreach International India

About Us Childreach International India is a development organization that envisions “a world where all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential in life”. We undertake direct projects as well as partnerships with grassroot organizations, institutions and corporate to achieve child rights in the most deprived communities. We address issues that affect access to quality elementary education for children, early childhood care and development, gender discrimination, health and hygiene practices and other underlying issues of child rights violations through direct interventions, community networking and advocacy. Children’s ‘Right to Participation’ is on the core of all our projects and activities. Job Summary Contribute in organisation’s strategy in diversifying and expanding its work in India through research, presentation and proposal writing. The position directly reports to Head – programs but is required to work in close coordination with communications and resource mobilization teams in India and UK. Key Responsibilities  • Proactively engage in primary and secondary research and documentation on target and relevant issues on child rights for project expansion and diversification. • Conduct research and identification of new projects and /or organisations, carry out need assessment, due diligence and support in formalizing partnerships. • Develop customized quality project proposals with Logical Framework Approach matrix and budgets. • Coordinate with staff in India and UK to disseminate projects results and achievements. • Conduct and coordinate trainings for partners in child rights, program management, proposal development, child participation • Prepare training manuals for different community stakeholders • Build organizational knowledge and visibility through participation in relevant forums, associations, groups of individuals and organizations. • Support in developing awareness material, training manuals and reference material for sensitising internal and external project stakeholders. • Analyse MIS and present results for presentations, reports and proposals. • Provide support to Resource mobilisation and Communications teams, in particular on institution/ corporate funding, Newsletter, Annual Review and Website and media events • Prepare presentations and high quality reports on programs for national and international stakeholders. Requisite Qualification and Experience • Graduates/ post graduates in any field with atleast 3 year experience in research, trainings and proposal writing • Good understanding/ knowledge of issues on child rights, education and the RTE Act, highly desirable. • In-depth understanding on Logical Framework Approach and budgets • Exposure of developing high quality communication material for different stakeholders • Excellent communication skills in both Hindi and English • Proficient with basic computer programs including all applications of MS Office, corel draw and web development Skills and Attributes • Excellent analytical, logical and reasoning skills • Flair for creative writing • Urge to connect with the audience through writing • Patience with an ‘eye to perfection’ • Persistent and passionate on giving desired results • Ability to perform multiple tasks and deliver consistently on deadlines • Excellent team player who can do multitasking Remuneration Offered The position offers an annual package that ranges from Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh approximately. However, offer shall commensurate with the experience and salary history, of the selected candidate. How to Apply  Interested candidates may send in their detailed CV, with three references and a covering letter not exceeding 350 words to pr@childreachin.org before 20th October 2013. Kindly note, that due to high volume of applications, it is not possible to acknowledge the receipt to all applicants. However, shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone and personal interviews will initiate 12th October onwards. Please note phone calls related to the above opening will not be entertained. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly indicate the title of the post i.e. ‘Senior Program Officer – Research and Development’ as the subject line of your e-mail. Childreach International India has a comprehensive “Child Protection Policy”. You are encouraged to know more about it if invited for a personal interview. Childreach International India is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. For further details please visit our website www.childreachindia.org

Job Email id:

pr(at)childreachin.org

Program Coordinator - Childreach International India

About Us

Childreach International India is a development organization that envisions “a world where all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential in life”. 

We undertake direct projects as well as partnerships with grassroot organizations, institutions and corporate to achieve child rights in the most deprived communities. We address issues that affect access to quality elementary education for children, early childhood care and development, gender discrimination, health and hygiene practices and other underlying issues of child rights violations through direct interventions, community networking and advocacy. Children’s ‘Right to Participation’ is on the core of all our projects and activities. 

Job Summary
Actively support programs department in ensuring project activities are carried out in line with the project plans and budgets. The position reports to Head – programs but is required to work in close coordination with team members and key, field staff with project partners.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct and document result-based research to support project planning, design and execution. 
• Actively support in implementation and monitoring of project activities. 
• Coordinate with partners on their activities and ensure that projects are in line with the action plan and planned outputs. 
• Conduct field visits, develop relation with community groups, individuals engaged in supporting project. 
• Initial project appraisals, desk review periodic reports received from partners and compile it in standardised formats for internal and external purposes 
• Capture success stories and present these stories to organization stakeholders in prescribed formats.
• Prepare correspondence, minutes and documents to facilitate project execution and management.
• Provide logical and administrative support for facilitation of meetings, trainings and events.
• Ensure documentation and maintain of records, reports, published material at appropriate places.
• Be responsible for the quality of data collected from the field and update the Management Information Systems (MIS) and other required documentation regularly. 
• Analyse and present updates and achievements in projects to different stakeholders.
• Provide support in carrying out any other work as assigned for the project.

Requisite Qualification and Experience

• Graduates/ post graduates in any field with atleast 2 years experience in project execution and management in the development sector.
• Good understanding/ knowledge of issues on child rights, education, early childhood care and development, RTE (Right to education) Act 
• Well versed with project design and other documentation under project framework
• Excellent communication skills in both Hindi and English 
• Proficient with basic computer programs including all applications of MS Office, coral draw and web development 

Skills and Attributes

• Highly organised and ability to pay close attention to details 
• Persistent and passionate on giving desired results 
• Be able to connect to children and adults in communities
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and deliver consistently on deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment towards work and responsibilities
• Excellent team player who can do multitasking

Remuneration Offered

The position offers an annual package of Rs. 3 lakh approximately. However, offer shall commensurate with the experience and salary history, of the selected candidate.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates may send in their detailed CV, with three references and a covering letter not exceeding 350 words to pr@childreachin.org before 20th October 2013. 

Kindly note, that due to high volume of applications, it is not possible to acknowledge the receipt to all applicants. However, shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone and personal interviews will initiate 11th October onwards. Please note phone calls related to the above opening will not be entertained. 

In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly indicate the title of the post i.e. ‘Program Coordinator’ on the subject line of your e-mail. 

Childreach International India has a comprehensive “Child Protection Policy”. You are encouraged to know more about it if invited for a personal interview. 

Childreach International India is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. For further details please visit our website www.childreachindia.org

Job Email id:

pr(at)childreachin.org