MERLI Specialist
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SUMMARY
We are looking for a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to design and implement research studies develop MEL plans and oversee field activities. The role involves data processing analysis dashboard creation and reporting while ensuring data confidentiality and ethical compliance. Proficiency in tools like SurveyCTO or KoboCollect and the ability to support decisionmaking through actionable insights are essential.
ABOUT US
Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health agriculture education and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments social sector organizations academic and research institutions and domain experts to identify realworld problems and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.
We have over 30 AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation USAID and . With a team of over 200 professionals our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation software engineering domain knowledge design and user research.
In the Press:
Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI Influencers
G20 Indias Presidency: AI Healthcare Agriculture & Education Solutions Showcased Globally.
Wadhwani AI Takes an ImpactFirst Approach to Applying Artificial Intelligence
Winner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY
- Prepare survey instruments protocols analysis plans and training material(s) for implementation of various research studies
- Lead conduct and be responsible for field visits to oversee implementation of project activities (including scoping) and support for course correction
- Lead data processing cleaning analysis visualization and presentation
- Experience working with managing and coding on webbased data collection applications such as SurveyCTO Or KoboCollect
- Dashboard creation for said indicators and their daily maintenance to ensure the display of correct statistics to assist senior team members to take key decisions on the progress of project implementation activities
- Support lead MEL in developing the overall MEL plan log frameworks work plan etc. for various projects with guidance from the program management team.
- Support lead MEL in developing research protocols and ensure approval from the required Research Ethics Committee and local IRB (as required) ensuring the protection of human subjects
- Development of reports presentations and templates for effective internal use and dissemination of reports at state & national levels
- Function with utmost sensitivity towards data confidentiality and privacy
- Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
QUALIFICATION
- Masters Degree in development studies public health demography statistics or related subjects. Masters in Epidemiology Statistics or Public Health is preferred
- A minimum of five years of postqualification M&E/Quantitative research experience and demonstrated history of practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of donorfunded programs in the health or social sector
- At least two years of post qualification experience in supporting operations research protocols and conducting surveys and data collection in the health sector.
- Demonstrated experience in data management including data cleaning standardization maintenance collation analysis and reporting
- Experience in managing web based applications for data collection seamless display of indicators on dashboard for real time monitoring
- Experience in report writing and development of proposals for business development with a variety of domestic and international donors would be an asset.
- High proficiency and experience with statistical software for analysis of large datasets (such as SPSS STATA R Python or SAS). Knowledge of handling webbased dashboarding applications like Tableau and GIS applications is desirable.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
REQUIREMENTS
- Clear understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices
- Thorough theoretical knowledge in principles of dataset management and analysis and ability to apply them as per context
- Proven effectiveness while working in a teambased environment but capable also of working independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a complex environment
- Comfort with collaborating across all levels of leadership internally and externally
- Skilled in successfully working with geographically dispersed teams and working in a multicultural environment.
- Written and oral proficiency in English and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages
- Ability to travel as required
We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief ethnic or social background gender gender identity and disability. If you have any questions please email us at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
