Job Opportunity for Program Associate at CEGIS in Kokrajhar, AS, India

## Job Description – Program Associate

 

**About The Convergence Foundation (TCF)**

 

The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is a grant-making incubator, run by philanthropist Ashish Dhawan, which builds and scales new foundations in key areas of India’s development sector. We partner with exceptional individuals and organizations to drive impactful change in the lives of millions of Indians.

 

**About CEGIS**

 

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) is a TCF initiative that aims to improve lives by helping Indian state governments deliver better development outcomes. CEGIS works with state governments across various sectors, including education, nutrition, and local governance, to enhance governance through data-driven insights and practical solutions.

 

**Position:** Program Associate

 

**Location:** Kokrajhar, AS, India

 

**Experience Required:** 1 to 3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or equivalent preferred) in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution.

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

* **Data Collection, Review, and Analysis:** 

    * Keep track of data from different sources for accuracy.

    * Analyze complex datasets to extract important insights relevant to key stakeholders.

* **Data Management, Quality, and Security:**

    * Prioritize and address data issues promptly to support ongoing project progress.

    * Ensure data management, quality, and security standards are maintained.

* **Research, Diagnosis, Solutioning, and Reporting:** 

    * Independently conduct research and root cause analysis.

    * Document and present insights for effective problem-solving.

    * Collaborate with vertical teams to lead co-creation efforts for project-specific solutions.

* **Analysis and Insights:** 

    * Produce comprehensive presentations and documentation for critical project insights.

    * Assist in gathering information for stakeholder communication.

    * Summarize and document project progress for internal and external audiences.

* **Project Management and Project Deliverables:**

    * Regularly update internal and external stakeholders on project progress.

    * Collaborate with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.

    * Ensure that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.

    * Develop and deliver high-quality outputs, including reports, notes, and analyses.

    * Conduct literature review, prepare project collaterals, and manage files for efficient retrieval.

* **Stakeholder Mapping, Engagement and Communication:** 

    * Map relevant external stakeholders and conduct regular stakeholder analysis.

    * Coordinate with stakeholders to plan meetings for both communicating project progress and decisions, as well as ensuring effective communication.

    * Synthesize project information into documents, presentations, and dashboards.

    * Cultivate and strengthen stakeholder relationships, fostering deep connections.

    * Suggest innovative ideas to nurture partnerships and drive project advancement.

* **Documentation and Knowledge Creation & Facilitation:** 

    * Support knowledge management processes to achieve project and organizational objectives.

    * Conduct literature review, prepare project collaterals, and manage files for efficient retrieval.

    * Support the team in acquiring, preserving, and sharing domain-specific information.

 

**Qualifications:**

 

* 1 to 3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or equivalent preferred) in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution.

* Proven experience in project management and analytical contributions.

* Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

* Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred.

* Commitment to CEGIS’s mission and values.

 

**Note:** 

 

CEGIS has zero tolerance to sexual harassment. We therefore expect each applicant to self-declare related to the same. CEGIS could, if required, initiate a prevention of sexual harassment-based background verification. If an applicant is reported of misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken.