The Role
The Programme Specialist will strengthen monitoring, evaluation, data quality, reporting, and organizational learning across rural development projects. Responsibilities include managing MIS systems, designing monitoring frameworks, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, supporting baseline and impact studies, documenting outcomes, coordinating assessments, training field teams, and providing evidence-based recommendations. The role also involves stakeholder coordination, government and donor liaison, learning sessions, case studies, and extensive travel within project areas.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: PROGRAMME SPECIALIST -MONITORING & EVALUATION
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment. For more details please visit: https://www.akrspindia.org.in
Job location: Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Position Summary: The Programme Specialist – M&E will be responsible for strengthening programme monitoring, data quality, evidence generation and learning across projects. The position will support programme teams in developing and implementing effective monitoring systems, tracking progress against targets and indicators, analysing programme data, documenting outcomes and providing actionable insights for programme improvement and management decision-making
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake/oversee Programme monitoring, evaluation, research, documentation, and reporting.
- Develop case studies, Impact Studies, Outcome studies/research, proposals etc.
- Operationalization of AKRSP(I) MIS and ensure activity data collection, data quality and data reporting.
- Monitoring of Project implementation and expected result with respect to the Strategy.
- Monitor and communicate Project results with different stakeholders.
- Coordinate external/internal project assessment and visits.
- Liaison with Government, donors, and other agencies etc.
- Coordinate and manage internships and studies.
- Conduct internal monitoring of project activities.
- MIS/Data analysis and capacity building of the field team.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to measure Project results.
- Support in Project implementation with data driven insights.
- Provide data/report to Head office as per requirement.
- Facilitate learning from monitoring and evaluation findings.
- Identify successful practices, implementation challenges and opportunities for programme improvement.
- Organise learning and reflection sessions with programme teams.
- Document case studies, success stories, lessons learned and programme innovations.
- Contribute to organisational knowledge-management systems
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess programme outcomes and impact.
- Document key findings, lessons learned, good practices and recommendations.
- Support baseline, midline, endline and impact assessment studies.
- Represent organization at various levels.
- Any other work assigned by reporting officer
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Rural Management, Public Policy, Management, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, programme management, MIS, research or development-sector projects.
- Experience in designing monitoring frameworks, indicators and data collection tools.
- Strong experience in data analysis, reporting and programme documentation.
- Experience of working with field-based development programmes and multiple stakeholders..
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong understanding of entrepreneurship development, micro-enterprise models, and livelihood promotion.
- Knowledge of market assessment, value chains, and small business operations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to mentor and motivate first-generation entrepreneurs.
- Experience in training, capacity building, and community mobilization.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools for programme tracking.
- Willingness to travel extensively within project areas.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-driven professional with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Technical Skill
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and data visualisation.
- Knowledge of Power BI or other dashboard/data visualisation tools is desirable.
- Familiarity with digital data collection platforms such as CTO ODK or similar systems.
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to interpret programme data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong documentation and data management skills
Key Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
- On-site and off-site training opportunities.
- 5-day work week.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
- 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encased if not utilized).
- 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
- Diwali breaks for 5 days every year.
We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and especially abled candidates to apply
Apply Now: Please submit your application at the earliest through our website –‘Get involved’ section - careers page.
Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!
Skills Required
- Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Rural Management, Public Policy, Management, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, programme management, MIS, research, or development-sector projects
- Experience designing monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools
- Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and programme documentation
- Experience working with field-based development programmes and multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of entrepreneurship development, micro-enterprise models, and livelihood promotion
- Knowledge of market assessment, value chains, and small business operations
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to mentor and motivate first-generation entrepreneurs
- Experience in training, capacity building, and community mobilization
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools for programme tracking
- Willingness to travel extensively within project areas
- Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and data visualization
- Knowledge of Power BI or other dashboard and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with digital data collection platforms such as CTO, ODK, or similar systems
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to interpret programme data and convert findings into actionable recommendations
- Strong documentation and data management skills
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The Company
What We Do
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization and a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network. It works as a catalyst for rural development, empowering marginalized communities and women through agriculture, climate resilience, livelihoods and enterprise, financial inclusion, natural-resource management, and community institutions across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra, while strengthening local governance and environmental stewardship.
