Assistant - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability

Job Title

Location: Bangalore

Responsibilities

• Data Collection Entry: Support the design, rollout, and administration of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools across project sites.
• Data Compilation Aggregation: Routinely collate, clean, and consolidate baseline, midline, endline, and routine field monitoring data from multiple program locations into centralized systems.
• Database MIS Management: Maintain and manage database tools, MS Access databases, and Management Information Systems (MIS) to track, organize, and present performance metrics cleanly and efficiently.
• Data Quality Verification: Conduct periodic data audits and field verification visits to cross-check reported numbers against primary records and verify service delivery quality.
• Reporting Statistical Analysis Support: Assist in compiling structured data summaries, dashboards, and regular reports using tools such as MS Excel and SPSS for internal management, corporate donors, regulatory bodies, and community partners.
• Monitoring Frameworks: Assist in tracking annual result-based monitoring frameworks and customized evaluation metrics for APD interventions.
• Impact Evaluation: Support the execution of baseline, midline, endline studies to assess program outcomes and long-term impact.
• Feedback Loops: Analyze consolidated program data to identify trends, highlight discrepancies, and provide timely actionable feedback to project leads.
• Reviews Audits: Assist in organizing monitoring reviews, internal quality audits, and After-Action Reviews (AAR).
• Regulatory Support: Assist programs with timely compilation of compliance documentation and renewals of regulatory licenses.
• System Improvements: Review existing MIS tools, reporting formats, and data collection workflows to recommend practical efficiency improvements.
• Departmental Coordination: Respond to internal and external data requests and coordinate smooth information flow between various departments.
• Field Training: Train and guide field team members on proper data collection methods, MEAL tools, and accuracy standards.
• Data Literacy: Assist program units in clarifying their specific information and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Data Software Systems: Strong working knowledge of data systems, including MS Excel (advanced formulas, Pivot Tables) and MS Access for database management; working knowledge of statistical analysis software (SPSS) is highly desirable.
• Analytical Mindset: Solid analytical skills with the ability to organize raw data, interpret statistical metrics, and draw practical insights.
• Field Readiness: Hands-on approach to problem-solving with a strong willingness to conduct field visits (including rural areas) to audit and verify ground data.