About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our programs strive to impact the social, economic, health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable individuals and families. We work in close collaboration with the government, multilateral organizations, premier academic institutions, and various social actors to create an enabling environment to improve the social positioning of the deprived population. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in 1649 Blocks of 259 Districts in 14 States.

Our Vision and Mission

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position:

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Number of Position: 1

Reporting: Project Manager

Location: Odisha (Bhubaneswar-based with regular field visits across project districts)

Grade: C

Type:  Regular

Qualification Required: Graduate degree in Statistics, Social Research, Development Studies, Economics, or related fields

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in the development sector.
• Hands-on experience with digital data collection tools such as ODK, KoBoToolbox, SurveyCTO, or similar platforms.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
• Familiarity with MIS systems, dashboards, and real-time data management platforms.
• Experience with digital inclusion, livelihood, or gender-focused programs is preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools: MS Excel (advanced), STATA, SPSS, or R.
• Strong skills in dashboard maintenance, data visualization, and report writing.
• Ability to design and administer mixed-method research instruments (surveys, FGDs, KIIs).
• Knowledge of beneficiary-level data management principles, including data privacy and the Digital Personal Data Protection.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data quality assurance.
• Good communication skills in English and Odia.

Project Overview

PCI India is preparing to launch a large-scale women’s economic empowerment initiative in Odisha, designed to reach over one lakh women across three districts through a blend of digital literacy, livelihood support, and community-based mobilization. Built in close partnership with the state’s rural livelihoods ecosystem, the initiative will train a cadre of over 2,500 community resource persons and deploy a dedicated digital platform for this purpose.

The Role

PCI India is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven professional for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer. This role is responsible for establishing and operationalizing the M&E framework for the EmpowerHer project – tracking progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), managing the project MIS, supporting baseline and endline evaluations, and generating insights for adaptive project management. The M&E Officer will work closely with the EmpowerHer real-time dashboard, field data collection tools, and PCI’s internal MIS platform to ensure evidence-based program implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&E Framework & System Setup
  • Establish the project M&E framework, including indicator definitions, data collection methods, frequency, and responsible parties for all 5 mandatory and custom KPIs.
  • Set up and maintain the project MIS in coordination with the EmpowerHer technology team, ensuring it captures all required indicators including: # of SHG women onboarded, active users (frequency & time spent), beneficiaries linked to livelihoods/entitlements, digital transactions undertaken, and GBV cases registered.
  • Develop data collection instruments (questionnaires, observation checklists, FGD guides) for concurrent monitoring and periodic assessments.
• Data Collection, Management & Analysis
  • Coordinate day-to-day data entry, validation, and quality checks from the EmpowerHer app dashboard and field-level MIS inputs.
  • Conduct regular field visits for spot checks, data verification, and concurrent monitoring across project blocks and Gram Panchayats.
  • Collect and manage for all KPIs, ensuring accuracy of projections vs. actuals tracking across project period.
  • Clean, validate, and analyze data using statistical tools (Excel, STATA, SPSS) and prepare data summaries for project reviews.
  • Maintain the project’s quarterly KPI tracker, updating projection vs. actual columns on a rolling basis.
• Evaluations & Assessments
  • Coordinate the baseline study (Q2), midline review, and endline evaluation (Q6) in close collaboration with PCI Research and any third-party evaluation agency appointed by Reliance Foundation.
  • Support sampling design, field logistics, enumerator training, and data quality assurance for all evaluation activities.
  • Facilitate rapid assessments and pilot review processes, generating findings to inform course corrections.
  • Compile and document lessons learned, case studies, and best practices for knowledge management.
• Reporting & Knowledge Management
  • Prepare the M&E sections of quarterly and milestone progress reports.
  • Maintain the EmpowerHer real-time dashboard as a live monitoring tool for CRPs, SRLM officials, and PCI staff.
  • Support the development of the final project report’s evidence base and impact documentation.

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organization structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Application Closure Date:  9th July 2026