Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)
Website:
cegis.org
Job details:
Position Summary
The Senior Program Associate (SPA)- Outcome Measurement will play an important role in contextualising and executing the CEGIS vision in a select state. The role will work closely with the Outcome Measurement technical team and project delivery teams in the respective State team. The Senior Program Associate will be directly reporting to the Program Manager, Outcome Measurement team.
Roles & Responsibilities
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Supports gathering and quality controlling administrative data from relevant government line departments and finance/planning departments.
- Manages all primary, secondary, and administrative data by following data management and security protocols.
- Analyzes complex datasets and evaluates data quality across different types of datasets using statistical software and analytical tools.
- Integrates analysis and generates cross-cutting insights across operational, outcome and finance data.
- Creates visual representations of data to enhance understanding and prepares outputs such as reports, briefs, dashboards.
Research, Diagnosis and Solutioning
- Conducts independent research including secondary research and on-field research, diagnostics and root cause analysis to identify key system and implementation challenges.
- Translates analysis into clear insights and recommendations to inform problem-solving and policy decisions.
- Creates high-quality knowledge products and concept notes on OM principles and practical toolkits to implement them.
Collaboration, Communication and Project Management:
- Collaborates across internal teams for solution development, bringing together solutions with a sectoral lens.
- Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment of diagnostic, analysis and implementation plans to technical thinking of OM.
- Communicates project updates, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Supports the engagement with relevant stakeholders, including government officials and organisational partners.
Personal Development
- Sets, assesses, and reports specific goals for self and remains receptive to feedback.
- Owns learning and focuses on self-development by seeking opportunities for growth.
- Demonstrates willingness to take up additional responsibilities and collaborate with team members based on project priorities.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience with a Masters degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution
- Proven experience in project management and analytical contributions.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Experience with data cleaning and analysis of large and complex data sets and econometric analysis
- Knowledge of STATA or R (strongly preferred) or any other data analysis software preferred
- Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred
- Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values
Domain competencies
- Deep knowledge of measurement techniques, along with an understanding of how data informs decision making in state government contexts.
- Experience in data management and analysis using STATA, R or Python programming.
Functional Competencies
- Strong research and analytical aptitude, with ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data, and formulate solutions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent writing and communication skills to communicate complex ideas effectively within and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated relationship-building ability with government and partner organizations
- Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to set priorities, plan timelines, and meet deadlines
Behavioural Competencies
- Passion for improving the effectiveness of Indian States, and alignment with CEGISs theory of change/impact
- Operating style suited to working independently and in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.
- Demonstrates high ownership of solutions, projects and workstreams.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality outputs
- Ability to think creatively, willingness to take risks to experiment with new ideas, and ability to turn ideas into action
- High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others view
Role Logistics
The candidate should be based in Delhi. Travel to other states will be required, particularly Rajasthan and Odisha.
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