Assistant Vice President - Monitoring & Evaluation

Associate Vice President - Monitoring & Evaluation

Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., Noida

POSITION VACANT: Assistant Vice President - Monitoring and Evaluation, Sambodhi Research & Communications (AVPME-SRC), Noida

BACKGROUND:

Established in 2005, Sambodhi Research and Communications P Ltd. (SRC) is committed to creating knowledge and catalysing accountability in the public domain, through project management, research and capacity building services and high quality monitoring and evaluation solutions. The organization offers objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors and corporates.

SRC has emerged as a pioneer research agency in India, respected for developing cutting-edge methodologies for the evaluation of large-scale development interventions. Apart from India, the organization also executes projects in South Asia and Africa.

SRC provides services to federal agencies, donors, foundations and corporates, in the areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, environment, and renewable energy. The organization has made valuable contributions in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and has influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.

For more information about SRC, please visit http://www.sambodhi.co.in/

JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent shall be responsible for providing technical leadership, managerial guidance and operational expertise to colleagues for business development, project management and execution of Research, M&E and Training assignments. S/he will be a part of the senior management team and contribute to strategy and policy formulation and key decisions.

Job Responsibilities:

- Managing monitoring and evaluation, analysis and assessment projects throughout their life cycles, encompassing data collection, design of evaluation methodology and participatory data collection methods and protocols and data quality verification techniques;

- Developing the capacity and technical expertise of project staff in the field and headquarters, to undertake sound Monitoring, Evaluation & Research activities and to use data and findings for effective decision making;

- Leading the development of high quality proposals and conceptualizing and implementing marketing/ business strategy. This includes developing opportunities with new and existing clients, tracking upcoming RFPs, leading proposal development teams, networking, etc.;

- Assisting and leading the project team in the development of reports, presentations, and other communication materials. This may include research, drafting, editing, data analysis and presentations;

- Making and delivering presentations of reports/ proposals to clients/ potential clients;

- Liaising with partner organizations, consultants, vendors and other relevant agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Doctorate/ Postgraduate in Management/ Rural Management/ Social Sciences/Public Health or related discipline.

Experience:

- Minimum 6-9 years of work experience in Research, M&E and Training;

- Prior experience of working in social and development research and managing large scale surveys, is desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

- In-depth knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis and thematic understanding of various sectors in the social and development domain;

- Excellent understanding/ knowledge of the relevant policy landscape and regulatory environment;

- High level of involvement, engagement and ownership;

- Flair for building quality relationships with clients;

- Demonstrated competence in handling teams;

- Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability;

- Proven influencer and communicator with senior stakeholders within and outside the organization;

- Strong time management skill and ability to prioritise;

- Willingness to travel extensively.

COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross remuneration budgeted for this position is attractive. Please note that offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.

LOCATION: Noida

REFERENCE: AVPME-SRC

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565

LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Interested candidates must email their latest resume/CV, along with a cover letter and details of three professional references, current cost to organization and remuneration expectations by or before June 10, 2015. Please note that interviews with promising applicants shall commence almost immediately.