Monitoring and Data Systems Specialist

MONITORING AND DATA SYSTEMS SPECIALIST- INDIA

Location: New Delhi, India

Duration: Minimum of 2 years

IDinsight is hiring a full-time Monitoring and Data Systems Specialist to grow our consulting practice. This role will focus on advising clients on the design and implementation of monitoring systems for the social sector, with an emphasis on Government of India public data initiatives. 

We are a social-impact oriented organization, so can guarantee incredibly meaningful work tackling some of the world’s most complex international development challenges around the world.

About IDinsight

IDinsight helps leaders combat poverty worldwide by designing, deploying and promoting evidence-generating tools. We tailor the best methodologies to partner needs and constraints to fuse evidence with action. We serve governments, NGOs, foundations and social businesses across Africa and Asia in all major program areas including health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, finance, energy and governance.

Our approach rests on four pillars: 

• Rigorous:We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
• Cost-effective:Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so. 
• Timely:Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines. 
• Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.

Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world.  Learn more at www.IDinsight.org.   

About the Role

The Monitoring and Data Systems Specialist will drive the development of IDinsight’s monitoring practice during a period of sustained growth for the company. We are working to build IDinsight into a global leader in the use of monitoring and data systems to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. You will join a team of early career to senior level monitoring and data professionals that will work together with our team of social scientists to best help our clients achieve greater social impact.  The Monitoring and Data Systems Specialist will be responsible for achieving these goals by advising clients on monitoring system design, software and vendor selection, and best practices in software development.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in data systems design and modern software development practices. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working with Indian government data and data portals. 

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience in a software development-related role such as Project Manager, Product Lead, Data Scientist, or Engineer
• 2 years of work experience in a client facing role in software or other consulting context
• Bachelor's degreein Engineering, Computer Science, Public Policy, Economics or related technical discipline
• Expertise in modern software development practices
• Knowledge of approaches to monitoring and evaluation in the social sector
• Proven ability to work alone and with teams in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Passion for improving lives through evidence-informed policy
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Hindi and other Indian languages a plus
• Strong values aligned with IDinsight’s stated values.
• Ability and interest in sharing knowledge, mentoring others, presenting work and reviewing the work of others
• Willingness to put in extra effort when required to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Python and SQL is preferred
• Experience managing teams
• Experience working with Government of India data systems
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Public Policy, Economics or related technical discipline are preferred but not required

Nuts and Bolts

This position is based in New Delhi, India. Compensation will be competitive with comparable social sector roles, and commensurate with experience and track record. Generous benefits package and flexibility, including health care coverage, round-trip travel reimbursement, a tech stipend, and a phone and data reimbursement. The preferred start date for the position is February - March 2020.