Manager, MEAL Market Systems (TCIS India)

Overview

Lead MEAL strategy, monitoring, evaluation and learning for housing market programs in South Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• data tools
• meal frameworks
• monitoring evaluation
• housing analysis
• indicator tracking
• capacity building

Tasks

-Coordinate development, review, and submission of internal monthly and quarterly project reports as well as external donor reports as required. -Support the regional team in data collection based upon pre-designed frameworks, tools, and indicators. -Collaborate with the Terwilliger Center’s global and regional MEAL teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to share best practices and foster organizational learning. -Share best practices and frameworks from within the Terwilliger Center across the network. -Lead the development and implementation of project and program evaluations, including through identification and management of consultants and independent evaluators. -Participate in relevant communities of practice and collaborate with counterparts within the Habitat network as required. -Support MEAL activities such as globally focused evaluations and research, learning, and capacity building initiatives. -Contribute to select initiatives under regionalization to build the capacity of the network in MEAL for market systems. -Lead the sub-regional team in developing and/or reviewing data collection tools and methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of project and program performance. -Coordinate the development and implementation of MEAL operational frameworks with technical specialists (MEAL plans, results frameworks, monitoring plans, indicators, and learning frameworks) for activities, projects, and programs. -Effectively synthesize and communicate monitoring and evaluation findings and other lessons learned with internal and external audiences while facilitating a culture of accountability and learning. -Travel regularly to program sites to provide the above-mentioned support. -Lead regular after-action reviews of interventions and activities to capture lessons learned. -Lead the sub-regional team in the analysis of housing systems (including through housing ecosystem assessments), including constraints, root causes, and opportunities and the development of program strategies, theories of change, and systems change pathways. -Lead the process of identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for challenges in MEAL, as well as recommendations for improvements. Define processes and templates. -Develop and manage tools to capture, track, and report relevant indicators including GMT and other HFHI and donor-specific indicators. -Liaise with national and regional organizations to understand MEAL needs and conduct capacity building workshops. -Provide guidance on the strategic planning processes, including the development of needs assessment research, the identification of constraints and root causes, and the creation of various types of theories of change. -Facilitate regular quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project and program portfolio reviews and provide feedback related to the strategy. -Lead the team in developing practices of accountability, including ensuring the participation of diverse stakeholders in intervention design, implementation, and assessment; avoiding extractive evidence-gathering processes; and ensuring a consideration of aspects related to transparency, safeguarding, and sustainability throughout the program and project cycle. -Lead technical input and review submitted proposals and/or concepts notes to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with markets systems and HFHI standard MEAL systems.

Requirements

• statistical software
• qualitative analysis
• microsoft office
• bachelor's degree
• 10 years
• critical thinking

What You Bring

-Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly and engagingly about technical subjects. -Practical field-based experience in developing and conducting monitoring and evaluation tools, including indicator development, data collection instruments, and field data collection (including mobile and remote data collection) for both qualitative and quantitative data. -Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. -Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity; Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in organizational performance. -Strong problem solving and analytical skills. -Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures. -Strong computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database software required. -Excellent communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, and/or other regional languages -Ten to fifteen years of related experience in program management and developing, implementing, and managing MEAL systems. -Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources; Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities. -Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Degree preferred) in social science, international development, economics, business, or related field. -Experience using innovative participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and research -Experience with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, SAS, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g. MaxQDA, NVivo, or AtlasTI). -Strong quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills and expertise. -Familiarity with the debates and publications that shape systemic MEAL, including change pathways, DCED Standards, etc. -Knowledge of and experience with housing systems, market systems development, small and growing business development, and/or financial inclusion programming -Experience leading capacity development workshops and trainings. -Strong facilitating and influencing skills -Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts -Able to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships in a federated network; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives -Strong business planning skills -Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details.

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About Habitat For Humanity International

-Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments. -Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit. -Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes. -Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents. -Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must already be eligible to work in india; no sponsorship offered.