Project Associate – Data Analysis
Organization: UNDP India
Location: Jammu
Industry: International Development Agency
Description:
UNDP has entered a partnership with theGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir by bringing on board required technical sectoral expertise to the Department of Planning Development and Monitoring to work across departments to drive an integrated development agenda to promote faster achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in the UT. In line with the Indian model of SDG localization led by NITI Aayog, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir intends to establish a Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC) under the Directorate of Economics & Statistics. UNDP proposes technical support to SDGCC in Jammu and Kashmir guided by the MOU signed between NITI Aayog and UT of Jammu and Kashmir and through the partnership model agreed by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. The team is expected to catalyze the actions around achieving the Global Goals by 2030 by performing the role of a think tank and solutions provider to the UT.
SDGCC is envisaged as a think tank, for providing high quality, cutting-edge policy and integrated advisory services to the State and UT departments to accelerate economic, social, and environmental goals. It seeks to promote whole of the government approach by bringing together various departments and communities to create sustainable solutions to social problems. SDGCC will promote data driven decision making by undertaking high quality analytics based on granular data. It will also establish tech enabled monitoring tools for greater effectiveness.
Develop a framework for SDG monitoring and data management system for collecting, validating and analyzing data on progress of SDGs
Manage and update the State Indicator Framework for SDGCC aligned with NITI Ayog and MoSPI requirements.
Manage and update the District Indicator Framework for SDGCC DocuSign Envelope
Analyse existing and emerging data gaps on SDG SIF and DIF and suggest corrective measures to planning department
Continuous updating and developing results monitoring frameworks, including establishing baselines and setting targets as per directions given by government
Develop capacity of line departments for more responsive and accountable governance, through IT based tools
Responsible for coordinating with the various departments, SDG wise, to help them collect gender sensitive and sex disaggregated data and use the same for effective monitoring of progress on SDGs
Help identify different sources of Data portals and data collection mechanisms related to Departments, schemes, districts, cooperatives etc. and adapt them for the SDG Dashboard · Identify qualitative and quantitative data sources and set up mechanisms for timely and quality data reporting as well as capturing lessons learnt
Generate high quality monitoring reports using data analytics, at agreed intervals, including on specific themes that help review progress and programme strategy
Creating framework for competitive ranking of Districts & Departments
Build capacity of Division / District based Statistical Officers in establishing simple processes and capacity building at the District Office level for collecting quality data for management and accountability in line with SDG VISION 2030 Document
Deliver M&E related training to above mentioned staff members and other nodal officers of the government
Performing other duties within the purview of the programme and any related activities as assigned by the SDGCC Project Head, UNDP
Prepare Progress reports, meeting minutes, consultation reports in district and divisional level
Support in data analytics for decision making at the departments.
Qualification:
High School Education Or Bachelor’s degree in development economics, statistics, public administration, public policy, or related social science field would be given due consideration.
At least 6 years’ experience of working on Data related works at the grass root level with high school or 3 years with Bachelor’s Degree.
Work experience in SDG/development sector related monitoring framework or implementation will be mandatory
Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation.
Must have ability to write clearly and concisely, and have sound quantitative skills (managing,analyzing and interpreting data).
Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies.
Experience on project management, good computer knowledge and Proficiency of MS Office.
Knowledge to draft or execute a data strategy or a data management framework .
Broad knowledge and understanding of development issues for the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local language is desirable.
Application Instructions:
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Disclaimer:
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