About the role
About
the Program
Job
Description
- Data Management & Quality
Assurance: Collect,
clean, validate, and maintain programme datasets from multiple sources,
ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely availability of data for
reporting.
- Data Analysis & Insights: Analyse programme data to
identify trends, implementation gaps, and performance patterns, and
translate findings into actionable recommendations for state leadership.
- Dashboard & Reporting: Develop and maintain
dashboards, trackers, and periodic reports that monitor key programme
indicators and support review meetings with internal and government
stakeholders.
- Monitoring & Evaluation
Support: Support
monitoring frameworks by tracking key performance indicators, conducting
data validation exercises, and contributing to programme reviews and
evaluations.
- Data
Systems & Process Improvement: Strengthen data collection and
reporting processes by creating standardised templates, documentation, and
workflows that improve data quality and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Analytics,
Economics, Computer Science, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in data analysis, MIS,
monitoring and evaluation, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the
public or development sector.
- Experience working with large datasets and government
reporting systems is highly desirable.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Tamil (reading and
writing).
- Understanding of data analysis, data
validation, and reporting methodologies.
- Familiarity with monitoring and
evaluation concepts is desirable.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Google
Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and dashboards.
- Proficiency in Excel for data
cleaning and analysis.
- Experience with Power BI, Looker
Studio, Tableau, or similar visualisation tools is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of SQL and data
management is an added advantage.
Mindsets:
- Attention to detail with a high
standard of data accuracy.
- Curiosity to identify patterns and
generate meaningful insights.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Systems thinking to understand how
data informs programme implementation and policy decisions.
Other Information:
- Scope: Full
time
- Designation: Senior
Associate to Lead
- Reporting to: Assistant
Manager, Schools of Excellence
- Remuneration:Rs. 4,50,000 - 6,00,000, negotiable based on the candidate’s profile
- Expected Joining Date: June
- Location: Chennai
Minimum commitment: Two
years