Project Research Scientist I Non Medical (Monitoring, Evaluation

Craft a career story that makes you proud! Every human, after all, is a greater possibility! Project Research Scientist I Non Medical (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Scientist (MEAL) Number of Vacancies: 1 Primary Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh What is Community Empowerment Lab We, at Community Empowerment Lab, love to watch our people write their own stories stories of success and challenges, stories of connecting with communities, of serving mothers and children. Stories of serving our nation. So, who are we exactly We are a Not for Profit Research Organization working on the frontiers of maternal and neonatal health, serving some of the most vulnerable through innovations and leveraging cutting-edge scientific approaches in public health. We are driven by scientific evidence, national priority, and global public health challenges! Our mission revolves around empowering communities by providing them with evidence-based solutions to address their needs, thereby bridging the gap between communities and scientific knowledge. We adopt a grounds-up approach, engaging with communities to understand their requirements and co-designing solutions with scientific rigor. These solutions undergo trials and implementation research to ensure efficacy. The insights gained are then scaled up to influence state, national, and global policies and practices. Our focus lies at the intersection of newborn survival and maternal health, health system strengthening, and early childhood development, aligning all our initiatives to tackle both local and global challenges faced by newborns and mothers. We are Collaborative Centre of Excellence for Indian Council of Medical Research joining hands with several scientific research organizations pan-India to address numerous national priorities and build a future scientific workforce for the country! We are also an ICMR - Centre for Advanced Research for Neonatal and Maternal Health working on solutioning newborn survival! In Uttar Pradesh, we support UP National Health Mission as a newborn survival specialist through UP TSU (Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit). For more information please visit our website https://www.celworld.org What defines us as a team We are young, collegial, committed, and sensitive - a bunch of creative people which loves to do science with a compassionate heart. We believe in human goodness, unending capacities to grow as leaders, and finding meaning through consistent efforts. We believe in learning by doing! We believe in soiling our hands, doing science in the midst of community, and keeping the community at centre! We are not mere desktop researchers. We value high-impact research publications and simultaneously bringing the solutions to the doorstep of those who need them most! Our people drive the organization and contribute to mutual growth. Some bright public health scientists, tech talent, management mavens, community organizers, and volunteers have kept us going for over twenty years now. We are ambitious, and growing and we need many more of our tribe now. At CEL, we encourage people to pursue a career, with a passion for public health service. What do you get The freedom to express your talent, the joy of watching the difference your work makes to our nation, and the reward of working with a vibrant, joyful team. Who are we looking for CEL is looking for a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability, and Learning Scientist who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks to track the progress and impact of organizational programs. By systematically collecting and analyzing data, the MEAL Scientist provides critical insights to inform decision-making, improve program effectiveness, and enhance organizational learning. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the organization's initiatives are well-aligned with its mission, deliver measurable results, and contribute to positive and sustainable outcomes. Since our study area consists of families that have Hindi as their native language - communication in Hindi and local dialect would be desirable. Proficient communication in English would be appreciated for engaging in formal communication, especially with our foreign partners, stakeholders, etc. Scope of Work Elevating Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Practices Help improve how we watch, assess, and learn. Mentor teams new skills for better monitoring and evaluation. Leverage insights derived from program results, approaches, partner feedback, and lessons learned to contribute me .