Job Description

Experts are required for a Prestigious Rural Transformation Project - (M&E) in Chennai - Reg.

Greetings from Mukesh & Associates, an ISO 9001:2015 certified multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in Salem (Tamil Nadu), India.

We are looking for the following experts for a Prestigious Rural Transformation Project (Monitoring & Evaluation) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Project Summary.

Project Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Project Duration: 5 years

Input Requirement: (Full Time)

Position, Qualifications & Experience as follows:

1. Technical Project Manager / Senior Impact Evaluation Specialist: Qualifications & Experience:

Masters degree (Ph.D preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, M.Tech, or Public Policy. At least 1012 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), including a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and leading large impact evaluations. At least two prior projects or publications as author and lead where Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) or Natural Experiment methods were deployed. Proven track record in M&E and in conducting rigorous program evaluations. Preferably, at least 5 years of specific experience in monitoring and evaluation of public policy programs.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Overall project management and team leadership. Client interfacing and stakeholder coordination. Technical ownership of study design, analytical guidance, and report writing for all deliverables. Independently leading the design of large-scale impact evaluation studies.
2. Econometrician / Impact Evaluation Specialist: Qualifications & Experience:

Advanced degree (Ph.D preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a B.Tech in Data Science from a reputed and top-ranking university. Specialization in advanced econometric techniques for impact evaluation. At least 710 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), including at least 3 years of experience conducting large-sample impact evaluations using experimental and quasi-experimental methods. At least two prior studies as author and lead in the areas of rural livelihoods and enterprises. Proven track record in M&E and in conducting rigorous program evaluations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical leadership in study design, statistical analysis, and sampling. Leading impact evaluations using experimental and quasi-experimental methods. Overseeing process monitoring and assessment activities.
3. Senior Data Analyst: Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative/data-oriented coursework background (M.Sc. or M.A. preferred). At least 58 years of experience in data analysis and in supervising household surveys, as well as experimental or quasi-experimental impact evaluations. Experience in rural collectives, livelihoods, and value chain/enterprise development. Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA or R. Must have completed at least two large survey-based research studies.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead process-monitoring field teams and oversee field implementation. Conduct secondary and primary data analysis for matching, sampling design, and survey data analysis. Develop questionnaires and monitor the quality of survey data collection. Ensure strong coordination with district-level staff and the PMU.
Time Commitment:

Expected to spend at least 60% of the year in the field working closely with district-level teams and the PMU.
4. Mid-level Data Collection / Field Operations Expert: Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree required, with 810 years of experience in large rural household survey data collection and qualitative studies. Experience managing at least two large-scale survey data collection efforts. Background in rural collectives, livelihoods, value chains, or enterprise development.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead process-monitoring field teams and oversee all data-collection activities. Contribute to questionnaire development. Monitor and ensure the quality of survey data collection.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Tamil is essential.

Should you be interested, please forward us your latest CV along with your expected consultancy fee (per month). Apply to: murugesan@mukeshassociates.com

Regards. S.

Murugesan

HR-Manager

+91 8870554472

murugesan@mukeshassociates.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?1,200,000.00 - ?1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person