[Reader-list] Job Posting: Magic Bus, Mumbai

[abshi at vsnl.com]

Head MONITORING AND EVALUATION 
Status: Full Time, Location: Mumbai

Magic Bus, is an established, fast growing, professionally managed non-profit organization in the field of building and implementing personal development and mentoring programmes to at-risk children and youth in Mumbai. The organization has international offices and is partnered with some of the largest global development organizations including the World Bank. Currently there are over 60 staff working in Magic Bus with 3,500 children.  Magic Bus is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated individual to join our Research and Development Team as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Chairman - the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for the development and management of the organization’s monitoring and evaluation systems for all in-field projects; to produce a M&E training package for Magic Bus Field Operations teams; and to contribute to the design of a M&E framework for Sport For Development at a global level. The ultimate goal of the position is to contribute to the learning and growth of the organization through the M&E of results, effectiveness and impact of the programs and activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•	Spearhead the Research and Program Development efforts of the organization to develop and refine methodologies related to results based management, in particular the measurement of results across project locations – and in specific locations.
•	Lead on the development of data collection tools, reporting formats and evaluation instruments.
•	Coordinate with Field Operations staff to harmonization M&E practices across the organization.
•	Analysis and report writing of evaluations and results.
•	Develop training materials on M&E to respond to the needs of the Field Operations staff both in Magic Bus headquarters and in the field.
•	Participate in the formulation and ongoing review of M&E policy and guidelines within Magic Bus.
•	Ensure Magic Bus M&E practices stay in line with “best practice” in M&E, in particular in line with Sport for Development international initiatives.
•	Plan, manage and participate in selected strategic evaluations.
•	The incumbent will also be responsible for managing the Monitoring and Evaluation department budgets, all output of written material, including funding proposals for 
•	subsequent years. The incumbent will, from time to time, be expected to speak publicly about the monitoring and evaluation work of Magic Bus.
•	The incumbent is expected to participate in the process and scientifically assess the impact of the Life Skill program, the effectiveness of the training program and explore other research projects to look at various aspects of the programme.  Partners included in this project include the UK government, UNICEF and a host of international and national associations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate should possess:

•	A minimum of 5 years of work experience
•	PhD or post graduation in Psychology/ Research/Allied disciplines.
•	A core belief that sport can play a positive role in child development.
•	Experience in research & statistical methodology and development of tools, models and applied research output.
•	Good communication skills.
•	Open mind  and ability to build and lead the research team in the NGO with passion and consistent efforts
•	Sensitivity to understand at-risk population needs and aspirations
•	Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
•	A solid working knowledge of issues related to humanitarian and development programming (sport for development, health, education, community development, refugee and internally displaced populations, gender equity, diversity, inclusion, community development, decentralization, and advocacy)
•	Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
•	Substantial experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes for NGO programs 
•	Experience in M&E training.
•	Excellent interpersonal, communication and representational skills to negotiate and work with foreign experts, managers, government and non-government officials, local staff, and target populations.
•	Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically and the ability to translate this into practical and feasible operational program planning both in written and verbal formats.
•	Proven ability to motivate and work under pressure.
•	Proficiency in utilization of relevant software applications.
For more information please write to Pari Jhaveri, Principal, Third Sector Partners, pari at thirdsectorpartners.com Or call on, 5660 3201/3202