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Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) Officer 

Location: Ahmedabad

Organization: CHETNA

About CHETNA

CHETNA is a non-profit organization committed to improving the health, nutrition, education, and overall well-being of women, children, adolescents, and marginalized communities through evidence-based interventions, community participation, and advocacy.

 Position Summary

The PM&E Officer will be responsible for strengthening the organisation’s planning, monitoring, analysing secondary as well as primary data, policy analysis, results-based management and managing the organization’s  overall Management Information System (MIS). In addition, the incumbent will  ensure timely and accurate collection of data, compilation, analysis, and reporting. The position will support program teams in planning, developing and analysing result matrixes, maintaining high-quality databases, developing reporting dashboards, generating analytical reports, and strengthening evidence-based planning and decision-making across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen planning, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks, including Logical Frameworks (Log Frames), Results Frameworks, Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs), and indicator tracking systems.
• Design robust data collection tools, manage databases, and oversee baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations
• Design, maintain, and manage project MIS databases and digital data collection systems. Ensure timely collection, validation, cleaning, and consolidation of data received from field teams.
• Monitor data quality and conduct regular data verification and validation exercises.
• Generate periodic reports, dashboards, and data summaries for internal review and donor reporting.
• Support project teams in in drafting, updating, and aligning annual work plans with organizational objectives as well as tracking key performance indicators and project targets.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure timely reporting and address data-related issues.
• Train and provide technical support to field staff on data collection tools, MIS applications, and reporting formats.
• Support baseline, midline, endline surveys, assessments, and research activities through database management and data analysis.
• Prepare presentations, graphs, and analytical reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with monitoring and evaluation teams to improve data quality and reporting systems.
• Perform any other data management and reporting responsibilities assigned by the organization.
• Prepare accurate, timely narrative and analytical reports for management, donors, and stakeholders
• Train staff and field enumerators on PM&E methodologies and best practices

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Data Science, Management, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Statistics, Social Sciences, is desirable.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in M&E, project cycle management, or program strategy MIS, data management, monitoring and evaluation, research and evaluation, or related roles, preferably in the development or non-profit sector.
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent cross-cultural communication, and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience of working in social sector – health, nutrition, education, or community development projects will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, and data visualization.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, SQL, or other database management systems.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience with digital data collection platforms such as Kobo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare, or DHIS2.
• Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts, logical frameworks, indicator development, and results-based management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Gujarati will be an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to data quality.

Remuneration

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications , experience and Organisational norms

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter mentioning the position applied for to chetnango.jobs@gmail.com by 19 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for selection process.

Currently CHETNA operates in 7 states and is implementing various initiatives in health, nutrition, early childhood development and adolescent programming as technical partner to the Government departments, CSRs and bilateral organisation as well as an implementation agency.

No. of Positions: 1- Human Resource & Admin Associate

Location:  Ahmedabad with occasional travel in the field offices

Employing Agency (Employer): CHETNA India

Duration of the contract: One year, extendable

CHETNA is looking for a dynamic, committed and proactive professional to manage its Human Resources and to provide comprehensive support in administrative operations. The post would be contractual in nature and incumbent would involve working closely with the Director, teams from different thematic areas and partners. The incumbent will ensure high level of HR related initiatives, providing quality advice, support in streamlining HR processes, coordination, solution of HR related issues through equitable and transparent way to protect the staff and organisational interests. Under the supervision of Director, the incumbent will carry out following key functions as below:

• Provide support and contribute in developing HR strategy.
• HR strategy implementation through the interpretation of existing guidelines and policies to address and recommend solutions or further actions as required.
• HR administration process support and data focal point, including the collection, interpretation, and analysis of HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies.
• Support in reviewing and advising management in updating existing policies, SOPs and developing/ streamlining new SOPs as per the requirement.
• Maintain digital/physical personnel records, update internal data base, and support in recruitments, on boarding and off boarding processes.
• Assist in gathering payroll data, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and labour laws.
• Support in identifying capacity building needs of the team and organize periodic meetings, workshops, develop reports.
• Develop and update guidelines for performance management, orienting teams, keeping track and ensure completions.
• Collect from the team developmental needs and provide support in getting these needs met.
• Support in managing office supplies, vender relationships, facility and asset management.
• Support in organization state level trainings, workshops, round tables, seminars.
• Ensuring office maintenance, cleanliness and hygiene through guiding support staff.
• Vehicle maintenance and management.

To qualify, you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education:  A university degree is required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology or other related areas.

Work Experience: At least five years of professional experience in human resource management as well as administration in an NGO/ corporation is required.

Skills:

• Technical
  • knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify issues, conduct rigorous research, and make conclusions and recommendations.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools..
• Interpersonal relations and Communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
  • Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of HR regulations and rules.
  • Ability to advise in situations that require confidentiality and sensitivity, demonstrating sound judgment.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Gujarati language is required. Working knowledge of Hindi will be desirable.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL INVOLVED: Occasionally in the field offices

Remuneration: Offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

Selection Process: A written examination followed by a personal interview of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted.

Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a Cover Letter mentioning the expected salary.

Apply through email: chetnango.jobs@gmail.com

Please mention the post applied in the subject line of the email.

Last date to apply: 25 April, 2026

CHETNA invites applications from interested and committed individuals for positions under Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), for Field Facilitator roles.

Posts:
Field Educators ECCE (5) Location: 6 Blocks Navsari District and Subir Block of Dang of Gujarat .
· Navsari :1
· Dang (Subir Block) : 4

Field Educators FLN
· Navsari (Across 6 blocks) :4
· Dang (Subir Block): 2

Qualification:
Field ECE and FLN Educator: Graduation and Post Graduation degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Nutrition. Experience of Early Childhood Education is preferred. Should have working knowledge of basic computer and be fluent in written and spoken of local language. Experience of minimum two-three years preferably in Early Childhood Education.  The Field Facilitators expected to travel extensively in project area. Gujarati speaking and reading is compulsory required. Preferable to Female Candidates

Selection Process: For all posts a written test and personal interview will be conducted. Please submit an updated CV and a letter stating the reasons for your interest, your qualifications for the position and expected salary. Mention the position title in the subject line of the

email to chetnango.jobs@gmail.com by 19th April Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

CHETNA invites applications from interested and committed individuals for positions under Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), for Field Coordinator.

Posts:
Field Coordinator for Navsari and Dang (ECCE & FLN): (1) Districts Gujarat India

Qualification:
Field coordinator ECE and FLN: A first-class post-graduation degree in master’s in education, Post graduation in Early Childhood Education, Social work. Understanding of Early Childhood Education, education Community mobilization and facilitation skills are essential. Excellent inter-personal skills and communication (both verbal and written) in Gujrati (Compulsory) Hindi and English are essential. Working knowledge of MS office is required. Self- driven and highly motivated, with a commitment to improving the quality of life of marginalized communities, and willingness to work within a team. Minimum experience of 5 years essential in Early Childhood Education. Extensive travel is required. Preferable to Female Candidates

Selection Process: For the post a written test and personal interview will be conducted. Please submit an updated CV and a letter stating the reasons for your interest, your qualifications for the position and expected salary. Mention the position title in the subject line of the

Email to chetnango.jobs@gmail.com by 19^th April Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.