Senior Manager RM&E

Ipas, an international non-governmental organization established in 1973, supports the Government of Pakistan in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, focusing on good health and well-being. Known globally for pioneering the manual vacuum aspirator technology endorsed by the World Health Organization, Ipas works closely with provincial governments to strengthen public and private healthcare systems. The organization is committed to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity linked to unsafe practices through technical assistance and collaborative efforts.

Ipas is seeking a Senior Manager - Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RM&E) to lead the planning and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and research activities across its programs and projects in Pakistan. This role requires expertise in M&E frameworks, methodologies, indicators, and tools, along with a strong understanding of Sustainable Development Goals and national health priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding technical approaches, coordinating assessments, developing knowledge products, and ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential to foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and to enhance program quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Implement and maintain the M&E system and databases for Ipas Pakistan programs.
- Continuously develop databases, business analytics, and dashboards to provide timely insights for program decision-making.
- Recommend and deploy fit-for-purpose information systems for routine monitoring data.
- Develop M&E guidance documents, tools, plans, methodologies, and frameworks.
- Lead budgeting and timeline monitoring for M&E activities.
- Oversee project reporting to Ipas and donors, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor policies.
- Coordinate preparation of program reports for government submission.
- Provide evidence-based inputs for funding proposals and concept notes.

Accountability, Learning, and Knowledge Management:
- Identify and mitigate risks related to R&MEAL activities, ensuring policy compliance.
- Strengthen community accountability through systematic feedback and complaint mechanisms.
- Promote a learning culture by using data and evidence to inform decisions.
- Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and improvement areas.
- Develop and implement learning agendas addressing key knowledge gaps.
- Integrate R&MEAL findings into program design and policy decisions.
- Produce knowledge products for internal and external audiences in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Facilitate internal learning and capacity-building opportunities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address knowledge gaps and promote evidence-based practices.

Presentation:
- Present monitoring results and recommendations to donors and external audiences.
- Engage with international, regional, and national institutions and experts to stay updated on technical developments and best practices.
- Represent Ipas at external meetings and conferences as assigned.

Travel:
- Approximately 30% travel within Pakistan, including ICT, Punjab, Sindh, and KP, to support program activities.

Other Duties:
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor or Country Director.
- Travel as required with prior approval.

People Management:
- Manage and set targets for the team, monitor performance, and ensure timely, high-quality results.
- Enhance team capacity through supervision, feedback, and professional development.

Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in research methodologies, social work, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics, or related fields.
- Familiarity with SDG alignment, national health priorities, and program indicator frameworks.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and data analytics, preferably in health or development programs.
- Proven experience designing and managing M&E systems throughout project life cycles, ideally in sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including data collection, management, analysis, and visualization.
- Proficiency with data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel, STATA, SPSS, or Epi Info.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments with sensitivity to ethical and cultural considerations.
- Experience in non-profit settings with strong attention to quality, detail, and deadlines.
- Commitment to Ipas’ vision, mission, and core values.
- Understanding of compliance and ethical standards in research and assessments.
- Skills in workshop facilitation and meeting planning.
- Strong organizational skills with a proactive and conscientious work approach.

Preferred Qualifications
- Qualification in medical sciences, public health, or equivalent.
- Experience working within Pakistan’s health system (public or private).
- Prior involvement in reproductive health programs within the development sector.
- Expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods.
- Experience in research design, implementation, and quality-of-care monitoring in reproductive healthcare.

Reporting Line:
Reports to Head of Programs and is accountable to the Country Director.

Location:
Ipas Pakistan Country Office, Islamabad.

Ipas is committed to fostering a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and inequity. The organization values diversity and inclusion and recruits personnel without regard to personal characteristics protected by law or organizational policy.