Program Manager - MEL

• Develop and implement a comprehensive MEL plan aligned with the projects goals, focusing on Nurturing Neighbourhoods challenge.
• Develop theories of change, results framework with measurable indicators, and establishing monitoring (and learning) processes
• Design and implement monitoring tools and frameworks to track project progress, measure goals, and assess the impact of interventions on wellbeing of young children and their caregivers.
• Maintain program data-repository.
• Prepare regular program reports for project team members, including donors. These reports should clearly communicate project progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products such as case studies, project briefs and best practices.
• Conduct training and workshops for project team and city partners for building capacities towards PMEL practices.
• Support city authorities to identify resources towards data collection and mainstream use MEL framework by them.
• Work collaboratively with project staff, technical experts, and city authorities to provide a participatory approach to MEL activities.
• You will be asked to work independently and coordinate with team members and partners to achieve the deliverables. You will need to be energetic and agile, willing to learn and respond quickly, outcome oriented, team player and available to travel at short notice.

Skills and Qualifications we seek:

• 7+ years of full-time work experience with demonstrated involvement in PMEL, project design, MEL data Analysis, systems change and strategy development.
• MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Intervention/ Master of Development Practice/ Master s degree in public policy, urban planning studies, environmental studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in program design and monitoring, evaluation and learning, developing theories of change, strategy development, results frameworks, change management or related subject areas.
• Demonstrated experience conducting gender analyses, baseline assessments, or other project planning assessments.
• Extensive experience using good practices in identifying the rationale for the research methodology, developing protocols and safeguards for data collection and management, communicating results transparently, etc.
• Knowledge of social impact assessment tools is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Proficiency in data management and visualisation software such as Microsoft excel, Power BI, SPSS is a plus
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience in working with the team and independently.