Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Data and Monitoring
- Streamline the monitoring system for the FLN programme in the district to enable the district administration to track programme implementation and quality
- Set up an internal monitoring system, including data comparisons, to inform key
- Conceptualise and design monitoring and analysis frameworks for both district and internal usetools, processes, and analysis structuresthat facilitate programmatic iterations, course corrections, and quick decision-making
- Design and operationalise dashboards that can facilitate data use and decision-making
- Support data and evidence-based review mechanisms at the district and block levels
Governance
- Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives planned under the FLN district action plan
- Support capacity building of district-level education leadership and functionaries including workshops, information dissemination through learning resources
- Engage, coordinate, and collaborate with government stakeholders and establish strong working relationships
- Develop knowledge products, create documentation and outputs on intervention implemented at the district level including monthly and quarterly progress reports
- Develop an integrated communication strategy for the program and coordinate with all stakeholders toward its implementation
Who we are looking for:
Required:
- Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience
- Demonstrated skills in data and measurement (quantitative and qualitative), including design of tools and strategies for data collection, data visualisation, drawing analysis and insights, and reporting and presentation
- Ability to understand complex research/data to draw actionable inferences
- Strong action-bias, influencing & communication skills - ability to synthesize technical insights into actionable program agendas, facilitate conflicting points of view, drive collective decision-making
- Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision
- Proficiency in MS Office, documentation, visualisation tools such as PowerBi and LookerStudio, and data analysis
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
Desired:
- Experience in project implementation of state/district-level governance and institutional structures is preferred
- Experience in the education sector is valuable
- Experience in analysing data using statistical tools and packages (Stata, R)
- Ability to adapt to changing and fast-paced work environment
- Good command of spoken Odia and some proficiency in written Odia
- Passion to make a scaled impact in education and belief in the possibility of foundational learning for all children
