Job Title: Senior Program Manager - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Band / Grade: 2B

Purpose of Job:

The Senior Program Manager - M&E will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programs in the domains of Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Water & Sanitation. This role involves the creation of knowledge products that inform strategic decision-making and contribute to the continuous learning and improvement of program outcomes.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Rural Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science or Statistics with 5 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Additional certifications or training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, or related areas.

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience in M&E within the social development sector, preferably in Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Water & Sanitation and/or community lead projects with 5 or more years of experience.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing M&E frameworks and indicators for complex programs.
• Managing donor projects

Essential Skills:

• Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in excel and other statistical software (SAS/SPSS etc).
• Working knowledge of qualitative analysis using software like ATLAS. ti, NVivo etc.
• Strong project management and coordination with key stakeholders including internal team members.
• Hands on experience in data analytics and visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to lead knowledge product development, reports, power point presentation, case studies etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement M&E frameworks that align with program goals and objectives, incorporating relevant indicators to ensure program effectiveness and impact.
• Design and operationalize MEL activities (conceptualization, tool design, data management etc.) ensuring integration with existing systems and alignment with national and international standards.
• Spearhead the creation of knowledge products & dashboard that encapsulate learnings and best practices to guide program improvement and stakeholder decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based programming.
• Work closely with program teams to integrate M&E findings into program planning and decision-making.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including government partners, to share findings and recommendations.
• Train and mentor M&E staff and partners in relevant skills and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and reporting requirements in M&E activities.

Application Process:

Candidates interested in the role are requested to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Submit your application by filling out the Microsoft form using the link below:
🔗 Application form link – https://forms.office.com/r/Dt90Lfc8sE

Step 2: Email your updated resume (in Word or PDF format) to:
📩 recruitments@gandhifellowship.org

Step 3: Please ensure that the subject line of your email reads:
📝      Senior Program Manager- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Note: All the above steps are mandatory for your application to be considered

📅 Last Date to Apply: 10^th November 2025

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