Position: Program Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation
(full time, 6 months probation period)

Location: Bangalore
Starting date: Immediately
Experience: 8 to 10 years
Travel: 10 days in a month
Application Process: On Rolling Basis

About SELCO Foundation:

Selco Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural, and urban poor areas. Through collaborative efforts with social sector practitioners, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs, and educational institutions, Selco Foundation integrates sustainable energy benefits with poverty eradication initiatives across various sectors.

Job Description:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and impact assessment of Selco Foundation’s programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills, with extensive experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks within developmental organizations. This role requires a proactive approach to data management and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement across programmatic activities.

Roles And Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Manage and develop the ongoing M&E systems to monitor project/program results at different levels (outputs, outcomes, and impact).
  • Revise and manage M&E tools and methodologies, ensuring data collection, analysis, and reporting align with organizational goals and donor requirements.
  • Establish M&E protocols and provide guidance to program teams on effective implementation.
  • Analyze M&E data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for program improvement; prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
  • Manage and update M&E dashboard and data entry platform

Research and Data Analysis:

  • Lead the design and implementation of research studies, baseline, midline, and endline surveys using qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Develop and standardize survey instruments and data collection tools in collaboration with program teams.
  • Conduct rigorous data analysis, interpret findings, and prepare actionable recommendations to enhance program outcomes.
  • Document best practices, lessons learned, and impact stories for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.

Capacity Building and Collaboration:

  • Build the capacity of program staff in M&E processes, data management, and utilization of findings for programmatic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with program managers and team leads to ensure M&E plans and activities are integrated into project implementation and evaluation.
  • Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing among teams, promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing among teams, promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, economics, public policy, or a related field with a strong emphasis on research methodologies and statistical analysis.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research within the social development sector, preferably in renewable energy or related fields.
  • Proven track record in designing and managing M&E systems, conducting impact evaluations, and using data for strategic decision-making.
  • Strong proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata), and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages spoken in India (e.g., Hindi, Kannada, Odiya, Assamese, Manipuri) is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and remote areas as required.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Commitment to Selco Foundation’s mission and values, with a passion for sustainable development and poverty alleviation.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic work environment, with a drive for continuous learning and professional growth.

Application Process:

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