Provide quality support to Technical Program (TP) teams, Sponsorship, PNSF, Corporate (CSR), Grant funded programs and projects in the Assessment, Rapid Assessment, (Re) Design phases of programming/project cycle. This includes development, review and finalisation of innovative concept notes, proposals, TP/CESP Design, training, etc along with Theory of Change, logical framework analysis, Indictor Tracking Table, budget, etc.
Align all processes and products related to assessments, designs, concept notes, proposals, etc to Our Promise, child well-being objectives as outlined in the country strategy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Government priorities, etc. Adhere to Program Quality, DME standards and requirements to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and projects.
Coordinate end-to-end baseline processes for Programs and Projects as per need including developing baseline design, training, tool development, data collection process, data analysis, reporting in coordination with the concerned program or project teams. Develop target setting guidance and provide support to program/project teams to set targets based on the baseline values and the guidance.
Key Deliverables:
Develop quality products such as concept notes, proposals, TP/CESP Design documents including robust Theory of Change, logical framework analysis, Indicator Tracking Table, budget, etc.
Develop M&E framework with baseline for all Sponsorship, PNSF, Corporate (CSR), Grant, Government funded Program and Projects including ongoing ones
Align all processes and products to organisational priorities and standards
Key Accountabilities
Ensure quality in assessment process and assessment products
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in conducting the assessment process for Programs and Projects as per need
Develop, review and finalise the development of quality products related to Assessment phase for Programs/Projects funded by Sponsorship, PNSF, Corporate, Grant, Government, etc
Coordinate with the data hub to access primary and secondary data required for the assessment process
Ensure quality in design process
Facilitate the development of program/project designs that build partner capacity in a way that ensures sustainability. Make recommendations for the log frame development, based on relevant information. Support the program/project teams in the development of the logic of the intervention, as required
Facilitate participatory review of logical flow and consistency within the hierarchy of objectives and assumptions and contextualize indicators drawing on community conversations as appropriate
Engage with relevant stakeholders in the design process of Programs and Projects as per need. Design includes concept notes, proposals, etc.
Contribute to the development of Technical Programme Design Document as applicable Facilitate Program / Project Design workshops as required
Integrate recommendations of evaluations into the (re) design process
Ensure quality in design products
Develop, review and finalise the development of quality products related to Design phase for Programs/Projects funded by Sponsorship, PNSF, Corporate, Grant, Government, etc
Ensure M&E framework meets standards
Coordinate the entire process related to baseline, Mid-term reviews, etc with data quality
Enhance DME capacity to ensure program quality
Train the project and programme teams to conduct baseline, mid-term review, etc
Develop modules for training sessions on assessment, design, baseline, etc
Facilitate sessions in Design Execution Workshops, target setting workshops, etc
Train Program/Project teams on DME competencies
Visit programs and projects periodically to support, build capacity, and provide closer supervision and strategic direction to field staff to achieve their output level targets and document those using standard monitoring tools
Role Requirement
Skills
Ability to understand & explain complex DME processes
Well-developed conceptual thinking skills
Ability to recognize and manage DME resources and tools effectively
Good communications skills
Demonstrated experience in Baseline and Mid-term assessments, development and use of both quantitative and qualitative tools
Experience in organising workshops related to assessment and designs
Knowledge & Qualifications
A Post Graduate degree in Social Work, International Development Studies, Community Development or any relevant professional qualification.
Understanding of key poverty issues, social and cultural constraints and realities, development theories, transformational and sustainable development
Knowledge of program logic, theory of change, and community empowerment
Knowledge of key sectoral and cross-cutting themes Knowledge of organisational standards, policies, processes, etc related to Program Quality
Experience
Should have atleast 10 years of experience in proposal writing/ designing of Programs/ Projects
Building successful collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
How to Apply
Interested candidates can mail their resume at contact@peopable.co.in (Please mention the position name in the Subject)