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In alignment with our four principles or pillars of change - outcome measurement, personnel management, strategic public finance, states and markets, CEGIS is currently working with the governments of Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, NCT of Delhi, Assam, and a few Government of India entities like the NITI Aayog and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) across a range of projects and sectors. Through CEGIS flagship offering, the KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Survey, we are helping enable state governments we are working with to collect better quality citizen level data, make informed, evidence-based decisions, and institutionalise this process of securing periodic citizen-level feedback. We are setting up a Financial Analytics Unit (FAU) to enhance analytical capacity and increase the effectiveness of budgetary allocations of the Finance Department in another state. In alignment with our personnel management workstream, we are also working with the HR/Administrative Reforms Training Department to set up and institutionalise an in-house Capacity Building Unit (CBU) that aids the adoption of competency-based Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Performance Management Systems (PMS) with a few of these entities. Similarly, to improve the value of public money, we are working at the interface of states and markets which encompasses procurement, regulation, and policy formulation. Our solutions are constantly being refined based on real-time feedback and are designed to be customised and replicated across contexts. Funding Partners: The Convergence Foundation Veddis Foundation NATCO Bill Melinda Gates Foundation Michael Susan Dell Foundation Overview: Within CEGIS, the Outcome Measurement (OM) teams role is to support institutionalisation of data driven decision making by setting up the required infrastructure and technical capacity with the Planning department and relevant line departments in the State. High quality data and insights generated through this facility are expected to provide assistance to the State in goal setting, progress monitoring and strategic decision making for personnel and budget/ finance management. Specifically, this will, among other things, entail: Conducting independent household level outcome measurement across various sectors such as school education, health, child nutrition, water sanitation, jobs unemployment, public safety and agriculture etc. to assist the government in goal setting and progress monitoring Measuring integrity of administrative data gathered and managed by the state machinery and suggest ways of improving its quality Conducting high-frequency measurement of outcomes and monitoring (of key programs and schemes) using various tools and techniques Generating learning notes to document project milestones and lessons for the future, and share generalizable knowledge with the wider team. 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 in the state. Responsibilities: Data Collection and Organization: Collect, organize, and monitor data from various sources ensuring accuracy and completeness. Validate data sources and conduct verification checks for data reliability. Design and administer questionnaires for data collection. Data Maintenance and Quality Control: Monitor and maintain secure data repositories ensuring data integrity. Prioritize and address data issues promptly to support project progress. Maintain records of data quality control processes and identify areas for enhancement. Evaluate data quality, analyze trends, and interpret findings to generate critical insights. Alignment with Project Objectives: Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives. Support creation of technical notes and analysis protocols. Assist in defining metrics and drafting project diagnostics reports. Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders. Engagement and Relationship Management: Support managers in developing and implementing effective engagement strategies with external stakeholders. Share learnings and insights with government officials. Manage relationships with senior officials in relevant departments. Communicate project objectives and requirements to government counterparts. Project Management and Leadership: Perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Independently create and prioritize work plans, ensuring accountability for set timelines. Maintain proactiveness and self-motivation while delivering project requirements. Manage a portion of Project Associates time and support their onboarding and capacity building. Focus on self-development and deepening expertise. Collaborate with team members to compile and document insights and best practices. Create knowledge products and documents by synthesizing information from different perspectives and participate in knowledge sharing. Identify potential project opportunities and conduct preliminary feasibility assessments. Qualifications: 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 CEGISs mission and values. Pre-reads for the application process: Concept note on CEGIS A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024 CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24 Podcast episodes with one each on education and healthcare in India. You are also encouraged to read more of s work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.
