Job Opportunity for Data Manager – MEL Team at Samhita in Mumbai/Delhi

Organisation Overview (Samhita.org)

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome-oriented social impact initiatives.

This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, pro- t and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Role Overview

The role sits within the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, the team responsible for collecting and analysing the impact and effectiveness of the projects undertaken by Samhita-CGF and delivering change management solutions to clients.

This role includes cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders quick consolidation and management of backend data, which will help to effectively monitor the progress of our projects over a particular period of time.

The role is integral for the organisation’s REVIVE Alliance, through which we hope to reach out to 10 million individuals in the next 5 years.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate with internal Samhita-CGF and clients/partners for data collection.
• Streamlining and consolidating data in a format that can be easily used for reporting
• Responsible for reviewing the data for anomalies/inconsistencies
• Updation, monitoring and maintaining of the internal Samhita-CGF databases and dashboards
• Assisting in the creation of reports in adherence to Samhita/CGF/client’s standards
• Communicating with the internal teams on regular intervals for data requirements and changes
• Generating ideas for better flows, forecasting and database management for projects
• Troubleshooting data related queries

Skills Required

• BA/BSc. Degree in Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Data Science or related field
• 2-3 years of experience as a data manager
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Access, Excel
• Experience with SQL databases, Linux, Python, Perl preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft BI and Tableau will be an advantage but is not essential
• Basic knowledge and understanding of information collection, analysis, distribution systems and modern database systems or ability to adapt
• Problem solving, time management, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Team player

Work Location: Mumbai/Delhi

Why Samhita?

• Make a big difference: Take, own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting-edge management and research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions – doing well by doing well
• Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. 

How to apply: Forward your LinkedIn page or CV to careers@samhita.org, you can also apply on our careers page.