Data Consultant

Location: Delhi

Experience: Fresher

Nature of employment: 2 Months Contract

Programme / Team: Delhi (PMU)

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India's public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 9.75 million students, 325,000 teachers, and 100,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by Indian CSR partners and leading global foundations.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

About the role

The Data Consultant will support the analysis, management, visualization, and documentation of education-related datasets for initiatives implemented in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The role requires a structured, process-oriented professional who can independently clean and analyze data, develop dashboards, and produce clear documentation that enables both effective decision-making and long-term institutional knowledge retention — critical given the two-month engagement window.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Data Management and Cleaning

1. Clean, validate, and organize large datasets related to student learning outcomes, assessments, and program implementation.
2. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across multiple source systems.
3. Maintain clear documentation of data sources, field definitions, assumptions, and transformations applied.

Data Analysis

1. Perform quantitative analysis to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights in education data.
2. Support analysis of FLN assessments, attendance records, and program performance metrics.
3. Document methodologies, analytical approaches, and interpretation notes for all analyses.

Dashboarding and Visualization

1. Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI or Tableau for government and internal stakeholders.
2. Design intuitive visualizations that simplify complex data for non-technical audiences.
3. Maintain accompanying dashboard documentation covering data sources, logic, and indicator definitions.

Reporting, Documentation, and Knowledge Management

1. Prepare structured MIS reports, analytical briefs, and insight summaries on a periodic basis.
2. Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metric definitions, and process notes.
3. Clearly document assumptions, data limitations, and caveats for all outputs.
4. Ensure all deliverables are structured for handover, future reference, and scale-up by the program team.

Stakeholder Coordination

1. Work in close coordination with MCD officials, program managers, and field teams.
2. Present analytical findings in clear, non-technical language suited to government stakeholders.
3. Align all reporting formats and documentation with stakeholder and institutional requirements.

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

1. Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field.
2. Work Experience: Freshers with data presentation ideas. Prior experience with government datasets, social sector programs, or education initiatives is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to deliver analytical outputs independently within tight timelines.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel — mandatory (pivot tables, complex formulas, data validation, structured formatting)
• Power BI or Tableau — mandatory (dashboard development, indicator tracking, stakeholder-ready visualizations)
• SQL and/or Python — preferred for data extraction, transformation, and automation.

Documentation and Communication Skills:

• Strong ability to document data processes, methodologies, and analytical findings clearly and concisely.
• Experience creating data dictionaries, SOPs, process notes, and structured analytical reports.
• Ability to translate complex data into plain-language written outputs for non-technical audiences.
• High proficiency in written English; structured thinking in presenting findings.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong quantitative reasoning and ability to interpret patterns in large, messy datasets.
• Ability to generate actionable insights tied to program outcomes and indicators.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous, incomplete, or multi-source datasets.

Language Proficiency: English and Hindi

How to Apply

Apply via Peepul's careers portal using Apply button.

You will be required to submit:

• CV (1–2 pages) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to work with Peepul and alignment with the role.

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