EAII Advisors Consultant MLE

Location

Delhi | India

Job description

• The Consultant-MLE will report to the Senior Manager Research - Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) and will be an integral part of Evidence Actions MLE team in India
• As part of the team focused on the NDD & IFA supplementation program, the role involves contributing to the successful rollout of initiatives for the programs
• As the program portfolio expands, the Consultant-MLE will contribute to exploring and implementing innovative ways of operating at scale with the use of technology
• The position will conduct data analysis from various primary and secondary data sources and assist in the planning, implementation, and management of data collection and analysis of various research and surveys
• The Consultant -MLE must have significant experience and strong analytical capabilities along with the ability to bring out insights and recommendations based on the analysis
• The Consultant-MLE will be involved in other MLE initiatives and will be required to support delivering projects within an agreed timeline and high-quality outputs

Roles & Responsibilities of the position

• Work closely in collaboration with the Sr Manager Research-MLE to ensure effective implementation of MLE initiatives
• Assist the MLE team in implementing program monitoring, including training and independent monitoring in the state
• Develop documentation of all data management and analysis processes as required by the MLE team
• Support in preparing analysis plans, report structures, and presentations, finalizing them in discussion with the MLE team
• Conduct consistency checks on collected data, review agency-collected data, and provide feedback for error-free data, ensuring data quality for analysis
• Develop data templates for maintaining high-quality databases of program and MLE indicators.
• Prepare key insights and recommendations based on analysis and recommend improvements based on current practices
• Ensure timely delivery of data output tables, detailed analysis, and reports; follow up with agencies and vendors for necessary data
• Support in the compilation of reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for internal use and reporting to the global office and donors
• Support in documenting lessons learned and potential best practices from field activities under MLE initiatives, coordinating with state teams and other stakeholders as needed
• Assisting the team (as appropriate) in identifying literature and sources of data and reports
• Perform other tasks as and when required and assigned
• Willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time as assigned

Organizational Culture

• Upholds the values of EAII Advisors.
• Actively contributes to making an equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
• Maintains behavior and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

Essential

• This position is open to postgraduates, with a background in any of these areas: statistics, econometrics, health economics, demography, operations research, public health, or related fields
• At least 3-4 years of work experience in MLE-related areas. Work experience in reputed academic or research/survey organizations will be viewed favorably
• Strong analytical skills and experience in using advanced levels of MS Excel are required
• Significant experience in detailed high-level statistical analysis for large-scale surveys and writing reports for large-scale health surveys along with providing insights and recommendations
• Prior experience with mobile or CAPI-based surveys is highly preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi
• People skills- the ability to work with multicultural and diverse teams with various levels of training and understanding
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively with people at all levels of the organization

Desirables

• Work experience in reputed organizations will be viewed favorably
• Knowledge of Stata/SPSS and/or programming experience will be viewed favorably
• Strong knowledge of public health systems and experience with government systems will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Proficiency in online data collection tools - ODK, Kobo Collect, or similar platforms
• Strong communication skills (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality of data processes and results, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to Learn - Willingness to keep abreast of new development
• Strong project management skills and strict adherence to deadlines

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individuals credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

About EAII Advisors

• EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India, supports the implementation of the school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day program, as well as iron and folic acid supplementation programs, across 11 states by providing technical assistance to applicable state ministries of health, education, and women and child development

• Moving forward, EAII Advisors aims to expand its impact by collaborating with more state governments on these existing programs, as well as supporting new public health, water, & nutrition programming

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