Senior Training Associate - J-PAL South Asia

Job description

The Training vertical at J-PAL South Asia (J-PAL SA) at the Institute of Financial Management and Research (IFMR) works on strengthening monitoring and evaluation capacities and systems and helping implementers, policymakers, and researchers become better producers and users of evidence. To achieve this, the J-PAL SA training team offers M&E technical assistance and capacity building to governments, civil society, and M&E practitioners to support use of high-quality M&E for evidence-based decision-making. 

J-PAL SA hosts the Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results (CLEAR South Asia), one of six regional centres established through an initiative coordinated by the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group, and a core implementing partner of the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI). CLEAR South Asia implements all activities related to capacity building and on strengthening monitoring & evaluation (M&E) and data governance systems across J-PAL South Asia’s government engagements.

CLEAR/J-PAL SA seeks a Senior Training Associate to support our evaluation capacity development work through long-term government partnerships, technical advisory services, training workshops, fellowships, and M&E knowledge products and events. Descriptions of key responsibilities, and qualification and competencies for the role are as detailed below.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting execution of high-quality M&E capacity building services, including open enrollment and custom courses, technical advisory services, knowledge products and outreach events
• Supporting state and central government partners in M&E system strengthening through M&E diagnostics, technical, and other advisory support services
• Creating and customising content, such as preparing presentations, training materials, manuals and knowledge products for different capacity building initiatives 
• Playing a key role in the Center’s knowledge management activities, including knowledge documentation and maintaining knowledge management systems 
• Supporting activities related to the financial and operational management of the CLEAR South Asia Center and assisting in reporting for the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) and GEI
• Participating in cross-vertical organizational initiatives.
• Supporting new initiatives under the training vertical

Qualification

• Education: A Master’s degree (preferably in Economics, Public Policy or International Development). Strong M&E and data analytics skills, as demonstrated in professional and / or academic experience.
• Experience: This position requires 2-4 years of relevant full-time experience. Prior experience in working with governments or in social impact consulting would be an added plus.
• Communication: Advanced writing and presentation/facilitation skills for explaining technical concepts around monitoring and evaluation. Creativity in presentation and design to make and deliver engaging learning materials via innovative formats.
• Attitude: Self starter, solutions-oriented mindset, eager to learn and able to collaborate and work well in team settings
• Language: Fluency in English (written and oral); fluency in Hindi (oral) will be considered favorably.
• Location and travel: Preference for the candidate to be based in Delhi. Note that the position requires travel throughout India

Work authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in India.

Location: New Delhi, India.