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The City Data and Analytics Platform (CDAP) is a flagship initiative that enables governments to access, integrate, and use data for better decision-making, planning, and monitoring across urban departments and cities.
The Associate Data Science will support the development and application of analytics and data engineering solutions for the City Data and Analytics Platform (CDAP) and related data-driven initiatives at Janaagraha. This role focuses on high-quality data sourcing, cleaning, processing, spatial analysis, and production of insights and visualisations for internal and government partners. The position requires strong analytical and technical skills with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively with senior team members and stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES

CDAP Data Management and Analytics Support

  • Support sourcing, cleaning, validation, and standardisation of datasets, including spatial and administrative data.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining ETL (extract-transform-load) pipelines, APIs, and data processing workflows under guidance from senior team members.
  • Conduct statistical analysis, geospatial analysis, and visualisation to produce insights on city performance.
  • Create and update dashboards and data documentation, including metadata and quality check logs.

Applied Research and RMEL Support

  • Contribute to quantitative analysis for applied research studies and evaluations.
  • Prepare analytical summaries, charts, and briefs to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Support the testing of analytical prototypes and use cases that demonstrate value for urban governance.

Stakeholder Interaction and Team Collaboration

  • Interface with government and external data providers for dataset access, clarification, and format standardisation, with support from senior colleagues.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations, demos, and training materials.
  • Collaborate with technology, research, and policy colleagues to deliver shared outcomes.

Organisational Data Systems and Practices

  • Follow data ethics, governance, and quality assurance practices established at Janaagraha.
  • Contribute to improvements in data management workflows and internal data literacy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Urban Analytics, or related fields.
  • 1 3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, data engineering, and/or geospatial analytics.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data wrangling and exploratory analysis.
  • Experience with one or more visual analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
  • Exposure to GIS tools such as QGIS, PostGIS, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with public datasets, particularly in governance, infrastructure, or social development domains.
  • Understanding of data version control and reproducible workflows.
KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data quality.
  • Ability to learn quickly and execute within defined timelines.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and task management skills.

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