Database Associate

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we've been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learnersespecially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers

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We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impac

t.Role Overview

: Database Associate is responsible for managing and maintaining program data systems, ensuring data quality, supporting collection processes, conducting analyses, and providing accurate reports for donor and internal requirements. The role ensures effective use of monitoring tools and dashboards while supporting programmatic decision-making through data insigh

ts.Key Responsibili

ties1. Database Manag

• ementConsolidate data from multiple spreadsheets into a single, unified data
• base.Conduct regular data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and consist
• ency.Maintain an organized, error-free, and up-to-date data

base.2. Data Collection & Reporting S

• upportAssist the Monitoring Coordinator in training program/partner teams on data collection
• tools.Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues pro
• mptly.Provide accurate data inputs and analysis for donor and program re
• ports.Respond to data-related queries during reporting proc

esses.3. Coordination and An

• alysisWork closely with the State Monitoring Coordinator and program teams to generate insights from
• data.Coordinate with multiple teams (program, operations, hub, MarCom, donors) to ensure timely repo
• rting.Support in-depth data analysis for Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) program re
• views.Assist in deriving key programmatic insights from data to inform deci

sions.4. Monitoring Tool and Dashboard

• SupportTest deployed monitoring tools and dashboards and provide actionable fe
• edback.Ensure state teams complete tool testing and share feedback within tim
• elines.Support in periodic validation of dashboar

d data.5. Compliance & Issue Re

• solutionEnsure 100% compliance with the use of monitoring tools by all implementatio
• n teams.Identify data gaps, escalate issues, and support timely res
• olution.Collaborate with state and central monitoring teams for data validation and updates on das

hboards.Required Competencies

• / SkillsBachelor's degree in relevant field; Master's degree p
• referred.Experience in database management and data analysis, preferably in the socia
• l sector.Strong proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite (Excel, Google Sheets advance
• d level).Ability to work with large datasets and develop insightful
• reports.Experience with form-building platforms (ODK, Kobo, SurveyMonke
• y, etc.).Familiarity with data analysis software (SPSS, Stata) is an a
• dvantage.Strong communication and coordinatio
• n skills.Attention to detail and ability to meet d

eadlines

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Benefits: In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being

and growth:- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ?10,00,0

00 annually- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ?3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellne

ss benefits- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ?5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-build

ing efforts- Internet allowance of up to ?750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working a

rrangements- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ?3,000, helping you create a supportive work-l

ife balance- Access to emotional health and wellbeing progra

ms such as:* Group sessions worth ?7,500 per session fully covered by the o

rganisation* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ?1,800 per session), fully covered by the o

rganisation
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our o