Associate, Data and Evaluation

World Change Starts with Educated Children® IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview: The Associate, Data and Evaluation primary responsibilities will include providing support and assistance to the Literacy Program (for below said tasks). The position will report directly to the Officer, Data and Evaluation and will be based in Hazaribagh District, Jharkhand. The Associate’s primary responsibilities will include establishing and providing guidance and expertise to the team on designing, implementing, and managing the monitoring and evaluation systems across the district.

Responsibilities: In collaboration with the District Lead, the Officer, Data and Evaluation and program team. The associate will design, implement, and analyze monthly monitoring data for Program. Support in designing Project Dashboard and manage dashboard and inform the management about the key changes observed on monthly basis. Collaborate with Program team to design different monitoring forms, digitize them and maintain monitoring and evaluation efforts in program. Update and discussion with INCO RM&E team on data related challenges and reflection. Implement and analyze periodic data based on agreed upon geographic and timing needs. Train and mentor staff to help them develop the necessary knowledge and skill sets to run methodologically strong evaluations in their projects and programs and ensure adherence to M&E standard practices, policies, and specifications. Synthesize and analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the M&E results. Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement. Recommend improvements to District Lead, State Manager and Senior Program Manager to more efficiently and effectively manage each program based on M&E findings Work with program staff and RME team to codify best practices for Room to Read’s programs so that they can be shared across existing states of operation and rolled out in new ones Innovate new M&E systems and projects to continuously improve our work in the field Travel regularly throughout the year in urban and rural areas to oversee the implementation of our M&E work, train staff and maintain understanding of current stage of development of M&E practice in the organization, and identify where and how M&E practice requires improvement and investment Stay informed trends in area of monitoring and evaluation and recommend improvements to our systems accordingly

Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in a related field, i.e., education, development, social sciences Around Five (05) years of professional experience Strong analytical skills including data cleaning, analysis and interpretation Experience in creating dashboards in PowerBI and Excel. Experience in designing forms in SurveyCTO. Proven previous experience in monitoring and evaluation methods

Strong operational management ability: a clear focus on results – sets goals, plans and prioritizes effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans Ability to travel frequently to project sites and other Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi Knowledge and understanding of education issues, gender issues, including community involvement in schools. Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks.

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 (e.g. 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. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. Thank you for considering a career with Room to Read. I was first attracted to Room to Read because of the mission to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. What I have found here is the joy in working with a group of extraordinary people towards this bold goal. In my work, I aim to shape an inclusive and supportive organizational culture where everyone feels valued and respected, and where we each thrive. Our team members are our greatest asset, and I am personally committed to creating an environment that supports both personal and professional growth and empowers individuals from everywhere in the world to contribute their best. I hope you will join us in creating a better, more equal world. Cynthia Orme Chief People and Technology Officer