Job Description

KML Specialist will undertake the responsibility of finalizing all kinds of knowledge and dissemination products based on data generated through the MEL processes, specifically represented by but not limited to the processes below, under the direction and guidance of the Technical Director MEL and MEAL Technical Advisory Group:

1. Lead the analysis of evaluation and Monitoring data in coordination with MEL specialist

2. Identification of crucial and programmatically relevant findings from the analysed results

3. Conceptualizing relevant dissemination methods and materials based on MEAL and reporting data, finalizing them to meet the requirements of the internal and external stakeholders and for providing future directions to the program

4. Having a systematic plan for the future disseminations to ensure timeliness for all such disseminations to meet the requirements of the internal and external stakeholders

5. Ensuring that for all collaborative generation of scientific and other disseminations, inputs are finalized and provided back to the collaborators in an appropriate and timely manner

6. Participating in the development of the analysis plans and participate in the advanced analysis of the data collected in various studies under the direction and guidance of the Technical Director MEL and MEAL Technical Advisory Group:

7. Planning and preparation of relevant scientific manuscripts (based on study findings) – suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals of repute

8. Participate in the capacity building of the MEL team, in developing dissemination materials including scientific manuscripts

9. Participate in the capacity building of program team and Government counterparts in the area of data use and data driven decision making

10. Participate in the Capacity building of the MEL team members regarding subject knowledge, analytics and use of analytical software packages

Travel within or beyond program areas for 30% of the time

Eligibility Criteria

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

- Masters in a relevant discipline (Education/MEAL/Research/ Implementation/Development/Management/ Social/Data/ population science) with at least 3 years’ experience in Management/Operational/ Translational/Analytical/Implementational research

or

- Ph.D in a relevant discipline (Education/MEAL/Research/ Implementation/Development/Management/ Social/Data/ population science)

- Demonstrable Proficiency in data analytics using STATA/SPSS/SAS and interpretation of data

- Demonstrated numerical and data visualization skills

- Demonstrated expertise in research or program planning and implementation

- Exposure about the Government systems and their style of working

Preferable:

- Experience with educational/system strengthening research and data-driven policy making

- Original research article publications in peer-reviewed international journals of repute

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Communication skills:

• Able to articulate and communicate well to all stakeholders (both verbally and in writing) in a manner that meets the audience-specific needs

Language skills:

• Able to read, write and speak impactfully in local language at an expert level

Research skills:

• Able to conduct primary and secondary research for identifying the newest trends and incorporate them in program / process approach

• Demonstrated experience of managing surveys/data collection initiatives

Team Management & Collaboration / People skills:

• High social intelligence: able to engage and influence teams, create relationships of trust with stakeholders

• Adept at co-creation: naturally collaborative and solutions focused

• Conflict resolution: comfortable with negotiating and resolving conflict; seeking clarity and testing assumptions

• Able to reflect, be empathetic, and a good listener

Strategic Thinking and Analysis:

• Big picture / critical thinker (able to think clearly and rationally and select the best method as appropriate) / connector (able to spot gaps, establish needs and opportunities) analytically to influence decision making

Change Management:

• Resilient: able to deal well with ambiguity, uncertainty, and change

• Flexible: able to adapt well to identify, manage and shift competing priorities

• Versatile: able to juggle different and conflicting priorities

Operational excellence (Project / Program / Process management):

• Able to manage project/process deliverables in stipulated time and budget

• Able to incorporate feedback and continually work on improvement

Candidates should send their resumes to https://careindiacareers.peoplestrong.com/portal/job/joblist to apply for the position online.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - MBA/PGDM

Organization Details

• Organization Name:CARE India UP
• About Organization:We are a not-for-profit organisation that builds capacity of communities to ensure empowerment for marginalised women and girls. Our sustainable and holistic interventions in Health, Livelihood, Education and Disaster Relief & Resilience, provide innovative solutions to deep-rooted development problems.
  
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