Officer, Data and Evaluation

Position Overview:

The Officer, Data & Evaluation will anchor and lead all RM&E related activities at the State. The position will be based at Jharkhand and will directly report to the Senior Lead, Implementation and have dotted reporting to Senior lead, Data and Evaluation – RM&E at Country Office, Delhi. The position will involve regular travel within the state for monitoring and technical support. The position will contribute to improving government-led monitoring systems, assessments, supporting data collection and analysis, and enhancing data use for decision-making. The Officer will serve as the key point of contact for all RM&E functions at the state level, working closely with program teams, and government stakeholders and India Country Office RM&E team to ensure quality implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation processes. The base location for this position will be Ranchi (Jharkhand).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) activities at the State level in line with program and government priorities.

• Coordinate with district teams and government officials to ensure smooth data collection, validation, and reporting processes. -driven decision-making.

• Provide technical support to government stakeholders to strengthen their monitoring and reporting systems.

• Support in the planning and execution of government-led assessments.

• Support the design and implementation of field studies, surveys, and evaluations in collaboration with State and Country office, Delhi.

• Ensure regular data quality checks and adherence to data protocols.

• Analyze and synthesize data to generate actionable insights and evidence for program improvements.

• Support in refining the existing government monitoring dashboard, visualization and data summaries.

• Support in building the capacity of government counterparts and program teams in data collection, monitoring, data quality measures and evaluations.

• Actively participate in review meetings and ensure data-driven discussions and action planning.

• Work closely with supervisors to prepare high-quality reports, briefs, case studies, and presentations for internal stakeholders, donors, and government partners.

• Liaise with district and national teams, as well as government and technical partners, to ensure alignment and coherence in RM&E efforts.

• Support state-level planning, donor visits, and strategic discussions with relevant data and insights.

• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager or organizational leadership.

• Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.

• A minimum of five (05) years in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the education sector.

• Experience with Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SurveyCTO

• Strong analytical, coordination and project management skills.

• Ability to travel regularly for monitoring, evaluation and technical support.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

• Ability to multitask effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.

• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.

• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.

• Survivors referred to available professional assistance ( mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read:

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.