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Associate Director - Research, Monitoring, Evaluation
Arpan
posted 4d ago
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Job Description
Key Objectives of the Job This leadership role will be responsible for:
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
- Establishing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks,
- Ensuring evidence-based decision-making across programmes and measuring its impact,
- Developing and leading the research agenda to inform Arpan s strategy and support Policy Advocacy.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
- Design and implement organization-wide M&E frameworks to track the performance and impact of programmes.
- Develop data collection tools and systems to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data gathering.
- Train M&E and programme teams in M&E processes and ensure capacity building for field-level staff.
- Ensure high quality MIS and generate regular monitoring reports to assess programme efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
Research, Strategy and Leadership:
- Provide strategic direction to the RME team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Bridge the gap between research findings and practical implementation to inform programme design, policy advocacy, and fundraising efforts.
- Represent the organization at national and international forums, promoting its work and research.
- Manage budgets, resources, and partnerships related to research and evaluation initiatives.
- Align the diverse needs and expectations of external and internal stakeholders while maintaining objectivity.
- Ethical Considerations : Conducting research and data collection in a sensitive area such as child abuse, ensuring confidentiality and safety of all stakeholders involved.
- Resource Constraints : Balancing the need for high-quality research and evaluations with limited budgets and timeframes.
- Managing Change and Driving Buy-In : Ensuring organizational-wide acceptance of agile, new-age M&E approaches that integrate digital tools and methodologies to assess reach and impact effectively. Balancing innovation with the need for training and cultural adaptation across teams.
- Higher preference will be given to knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo, or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
- Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Strong project management and team leadership abilities.
- Overall: 12-15 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Functional: 8-10 years of experience in programme monitoring, MIS development, in the development sector, with a focus on child protection
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to ethical research practices.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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Anonymous · Teaching & Training
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Some of the team members were really nice to work with
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CEO and her mentality towards running the organisation, dirty politics.
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Flexible timing
Monday to Friday
Within city
Day Shift
Arpan Benefits
Free Transport 
Work From Home 
Education Assistance 
Team Outings 
Health Insurance 
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