1. POSITION VACANT: Senior Coordinator- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning & Research, Asia Region, Cure Blindness Project, India or Nepal

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995, the Cure Blindness Project (CBP) is a global nonprofit organization driven to help people retain or regain their sight. Over 43 million people worldwide are blind, and 295 million suffer from vision impairment, with 90% living in low- and middle-income countries where access to eye care is limited. However, 80% of this burden is preventable or treatable, with simple interventions like cataract surgery restoring sight to millions.

For more than 25 years, CBP has worked to eliminate avoidable blindness by building cost-effective, high-quality eye care systems in underserved areas. In collaboration with partners in over 30 countries, the organization has performed more than 1.6 million sight-restoring surgeries, screened over 16.5 million people, and trained more than 20,100 eye health professionals, while also establishing 5 eye hospitals.

CBP offers a uniquely tangible impact model where funding directly translates into sight-restoring interventions and strengthened eye care systems. This makes it one of the most outcome-visible fundraising platforms in the social impact sector

As the organization expands to scale impact, CBP is seeking passionate leaders who are dedicated to making a difference, driving change, and fostering a positive team environment to help reach new heights in the fight against blindness.

For more information about CBP, please visit: https://cureblindness.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), the Senior Coordinator, MEL & Research will be responsible for carrying out all monitoring, evaluation and learning activities in the Asia Region working in close collaboration with Country Directors, teams and partners. In addition, the role will support Cure Blindness Project global research efforts in eye health.

Essential Job Functions:

(A) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems Strengthening
(1) Oversee all MEL activities in the Asia region including routine and special data collection with emphasis on generating high quality data and evidence.

(2) Lead the roll-out of MEL tools for the Asia region

(3) Coordinate and supervise all Cure Blindness Project monitoring and evaluation efforts in the Asia region.

(4) Conduct periodic regional and country analysis for the Asia region.

(5) Facilitate knowledge management processes (special studies, after action reviews.
(6) Partners reflection meetings, organizational learning surveys, documenting lessons learned) for the Asia Region to identify lessons and recommendations for program improvement.

(7) Support the MEL Team in systematic dissemination of evidence and results, both internally and externally by making available analyzed data in comprehensible formats.

(8) Support the capture and sharing of case stories and best experiences with support from the Marketing department.

(9) Support the grant proposal writing process with respect to logic frameworks, indicators and evaluation plans.

(10) Support donor reporting for all grants in the Asia Region.

(B) Data and Impact Reporting:

(1) Serve as the focal point for analyzing and reporting all data and impact statistics for the Asia Region to decision-making.

(2) Ensure all MEL databases, platforms and dashboards are timely updated with accurate and complete data from the Asia region at all times.

(3) Assist the Asia region in reviewing performance against annual plans.

(4) Analyze program data to identify trends, correlations, and patterns and generate insights to support program planning, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making.

(5) Lead the preparation of country and regional annual reports.

(C) Capacity Building and Collaboration:
(1) Build the MEL capacity of CBP’s Partners in the Asia region in the use of MEL tools and provide technical backstopping in MEL to partners.

(2) Ensure partners understand CBP’s data collection process, expectations, and timing of submissions.

(3) Support Asia team and partners to timely collect, and report on data into CBP’s MEL platforms and systems.

(D) Data Quality Assurance & Compliance:

(1) Review and quality assure all data submitted by partners in the Asia Region.

(2) Conduct periodic Data Quality Assessment (DQA) to assure quality of data and evidence and identify data quality issues for redress by partners.

(3) Support Asia region partners to adhere and comply with global and national data protection policies and protocols.

(E) Research:

(1) Manage the activity tracker for Research Projects in Asia in collaboration with Research matrixed staff in SSA.

(2) Oversee, correspond and work with Country Teams on the implementation of research project initiatives and administrative needs, including MOUs and financial tracking of research grants.

(3) Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department and others to ensure the website is updated with research related achievements.

(4) Administrative preparation of reports including Project Reach, Team Scorecard, Monthly Work Reports, OGSMs, and Budgets.

(5) Oversee the administrative aspects of the annual research grant cycle.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

Advanced degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field. Certifications in MEL related courses or programs is desirable.

Experience

(1) Minimum of five years’ experience as MEL Manager in a similar senior role/level, preferably in international development, public health, or eye health programs.

(2) Demonstrated experience leading MEL activities in multi-country or regional programs, preferably in Asia.

(3) Experience working with INGOs, NGOs, donor-funded programs, or government agencies focused on health and development.

(4) Proven experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks, impact evaluations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

(5) Experience managing research projects and data-driven decision-making processes.

(6) Previous experience in eye health, health systems strengthening, or public health research is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies
(1) Strong expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

(2) Proficiency in data management, analysis, and visualization using software such as Excel, Power BI, STATA, R, or SPSS.

(3) Experience in developing and rolling out MEL frameworks (logframes), tools, and indicators for program monitoring and reporting.

(4) Ability to conduct data quality assessments (DQAs) and ensure data integrity and compliance with global and national data protection policies.

(5) Strong skills in knowledge management and learning, including facilitation of after-action reviews, learning events, and documentation of best practices.

(6) Experience in leading impact evaluations, research initiatives, and special studies in collaboration with stakeholders.

(7) Excellent report writing skills, with experience preparing donor reports, regional and country reports, and case studies.

(8) Strong training and capacity-building skills to support MEL capacity strengthening of partners and country teams.

(9) Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed and multicultural environment, engaging with global, regional, and country teams as well as senior level subject matter experts. 

(10) Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

(11) High level of attention to detail and analytical thinking to extract meaningful insights from program data.

(12) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.

(13) Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced and evolving environment – virtually and in-person.

Physical Requirements:

(1) Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer;
(2) Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross compensation budgeted for the position ranges from Rs.15-18 lacs per annum. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION: India or Nepal

7. REFERENCE: SC-MEL-RAR-CBP

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply by or before June 10, 2026

Cure Blindness Project considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.