State Data Manager

• The Data Manager will primarily manage the data collection at the field level and its analysis based on the agreed framework.
• Responsible for contributing to the implementation of effective monitoring, review, and evaluation strategies and activities for the program against agreed project deliverables
• Compile the data received from various SSR partners in the required reporting format, ensuring the quality of data submitted, which includes monthly, quarterly and annual reports and review and re-planning reports, workshop reports, etc.
• Provide timely feedback on program reports and other documents relating to the program and partner NGOs.
• Work with other Program team members to liaise with SSRs in finalising and submitting programme and other reports adhering to its timelines, for internal and external use.
• Provide handholding support to the team members responsible for data collection and compiling in an ongoing basis.
• Review the impact of advocacy initiatives, etc, at the State level and provide information to the national team for documenting the best practices to enhance the visibility of the program.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records on all program activities and lead partners.
• Support in program implementation and budgets with SSR partners/CSCs.
• Organise orientation for the newly joined team members and facilitate refresher training for team members on data collection, entry, quality adherence, and its initial level analysis for reporting.
• Support assessment processes within respective SR and reporting SSRs.
• Support the development of capacity-building plans for needs identified, especially in monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide support to the delivery of the capacity-building program to SSRs.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate the progress and impact of the capacity-building program.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the Programme work plan.
• Uphold the mission/vision and values of Alliance India and to work within its equal opportunities’ framework, demonstrating the behaviours and competencies as appropriate for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree (Honours level) in any stream
• Post Graduation in social sciences, statistics, or demography in health or development field (or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

• 3 to 4 years’ hands-on experience working in data management at the district/state levels.
• Experience working in the Health domain, especially in HIV/AIDS programming will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in advance level Excel
• Experience in data analysis using statistical analysis applications will be an added advantage

• Confident and well-organised self-starter who can work effectively.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in extending handholding/capacity-building support to grass root level NGOs in relevant area of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to use judgment, initiative, tact, and discretion as appropriate.
• Excellent coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel within the responsible state(s)
• Fluent in English and Hindi. Knowledge of regional language(s) will be an added advantage.

Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about subsequent selection procedures. Canvassing in any form shall be considered a disqualification in the recruitment process.