Working at CEGIS

Position Summary

The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) aims to help state governments strengthen their capacity and public systems to improve governance, service delivery, and the effectiveness of public expenditure.As CEGIS completes its fifth year, we are looking to hire multiple economic policy analysts to join the Economics and Statistics Unit at CEGIS to conduct economic analysis focused on state-level policy issues in India. In this pivotal role, you will help drive analytical work and conduct impactful research on policies and programmes that can boost the effectiveness of thousands of crores of public spending, and thereby improve the translation of public expenditure into development outcomes for millions of people.

You will work closely with a diverse team of analysts and economists in close collaboration with senior government officials and with technical guidance and inputs from CEGIS Co-Founder and Scientific Director, Prof. Karthik Muralidharan, as well as other leading economists. As a CEGIS Economic Policy Analyst, you will aid and assist the team in the following activities: (a) conducting original research and technical analysis to evaluate new proposed expenditure items; (b) conducting economic analysis of government policies and programs and evaluating key programs; (c) staying abreast of and synthesising relevant research for answering policy questions; and (d) identifying and liaising with academic and other researchers to obtain expert inputs into policy decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your analytical skills and communicate impactful ideas, making a tangible impact on governance and public policy in India.

Role and Responsibilities

Economic Research and Technical Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive economic research and analysis on various policy and programmatic issues relevant to state governments.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations to support effective policy implementation and governance reforms.
• Support CEGIS field projects, including sampling design, data analytical frameworks, and analytical tools.
• Curate and update datasets (international, national, and state) for rapid analysis.

Policy Development and Collaboration

• Engage with senior government officials to identify research, analysis, and knowledge gaps that can be filled by CEGIS
• Engage with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and think-tanks, to foster effective policy dialogues and knowledge sharing across Indian states, and beyond.
• Support CEGIS teams and projects in developing and implementing evidence-based policy solutions, providing critical economic insights and analyses.
• Translate economic research findings into practical policy ideas and reforms that can be presented to state governments for consideration.

Knowledge Creation and Dissemination

• Draft high-quality notes, reports, policy briefs, and academic papers, applying economic concepts and analytical methods effectively.
• Create and present accessible content to communicate complex economic findings and insights to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Education

• A Masters degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Relevant work experience of at least 3 years related to empirical research in the domain of public policy is an additional asset, although not a strict requirement.
• Applicants without work experience must be able demonstrate requisite skills and inclination through a strong academic record.

Skills

• Proficiency in data science and experience working with large datasets.
• Knowledge of at least one statistical analysis software (STATA, R, etc.) is an essential requirement. Proficiency in these will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of other programming languages (like Python), and GIS software packages will provide candidates with a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with major research datasets covering India and experience in compiling and using complex datasets.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English; fluency in any other Indian languages is a plus.
• Capability in preparing high-quality policy briefs, research papers, and notes.
• Demonstrated interest in government functioning improvement and using research and evidence to inform policy.
• Exposure to project design and implementation, particularly in collaboration with government officials or large-scale projects, is advantageous.

Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics.
• Ability to work effectively across a range of projects at any given time.
• Adaptability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.
• Creative thinking, willingness to experiment with new ideas, and ability to translate ideas into action plans and execute them.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Passion for working with governments to enhance state effectiveness.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Delhi/Raipur. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads

1. Concept note on CEGIS
2. A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
3. CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
4. Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
5. You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

About the Outcome Measurement (OM) vertical

Within CEGIS, the Outcome Measurement (OM) teams role is to support institutionalisation of data-driven governance by setting up the required infrastructure and technical capacity with the Planning department and relevant line departments of the government. High quality data and insights generated through this are expected to provide assistance to the State in goal setting, progress monitoring and strategic decision making for personnel and budget/ finance management.

Position Summary

CEGIS is evolving Outcome Measurement (OM) into a systems-facing Outcome Measurement & Decision Support function that powers state and central reforms through Decision Support Systems (DSS) offering and concurrent, rapid-cycle evaluations. As Head of OM, you will architect and lead this offering across multiple states and union ministries-building solutions, playbooks, and partnerships that deliver timely, actionable, and policy-relevant insights.

You will operationalize OM 2.0 through four pillars - Administrative Data Quality (ADQ), Key Performance Indicator Survey (KPI), High-Frequency Monitoring (HFM), Routine Monitoring Data (RMD) analytics and embed these into government workstreams, other CEGIS verticals (Strategic Public Finance, Personnel Management and State & Markets) and across sectors like Education/ Health/ Early Childhood Development, ensuring OM is both an upstream design partner and a downstream accountability engine. The role combines strategic product vision, technical rigor, and people leadership

Reporting to the Chief of Solutions, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring methodological rigor, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives, while fostering cross-learning and innovation. You will also be expected to work closely with CEGIS Founder and Scientific Director (Prof. Karthik Muralidharan) to understand the intellectual vision behind proposed reforms and work closely on refining them.

Mandate & Outcomes

Build a state-grade DSS layer that integrates administrative data, field signals, and implementation telemetry into decision-ready dashboards and workflows used by political leadership and senior bureaucrats monthly/quarterly.

Leverage DSS to institutionalize concurrent evaluations of priority schemes to guide course-corrections in design and delivery.

Operationalize the four OM 2.0 pillars across engagements:

• Administrative Data Quality (ADQ): Setting standards, operationalising nested supervision, audits, data pipelines, meta-data management, using technology for measurement and data stewardship in departments.
  
  
• Key Performance Indicator Survey (KPI): Periodic and granular data on outcomes and its determinants for target-setting, benchmarking.
  
  
• High frequency Monitoring (HFM): Real-time citizen and frontline worker feedback through phone surveys, operationalising beneficiary and frontline feedback loops; behavioural nudges.
  
  
• Routine Monitoring Data (RMD) analytics : Performance tracking of schemes and projects, triangulation with public datasets, setting up review mechanisms, tracking progress on SDGs, MPI etc.

Be a force multiplier across CEGIS: Embed OM inputs into solution design (ex-ante), implementation (in-flight), and institutionalization (ex-post), aligning with state capacity building and government processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy, Solution Design & Productization

• Define the OM 2.0 product stack (blueprints, pillar playbooks, evaluation templates, data contracts, governance models) and ensure they are innovative, practical, and aligned with emerging sectoral needs.

• Translate reform intents into measurement architectures with a theory of change data flows and a review framework.

• Partner with other CEGIS verticals to embed OM 2.0 solutions in other solution pathways.

• Co-create learning agendas with state counterparts to prioritize quick wins and set up durable institutional reforms.

• Position OM offerings in ways that resonate with funders, demonstrating alignment with donor missions, sectoral priorities, and CEGISs vision.

• Contribute to the co-creation of compelling proposals that highlight CEGISs innovations and strategic approach.

• Build and manage a portfolio of projects that are complementary and mutually reinforcing, creating synergies across thematic areas.

People Leadership & Culture Building

• Recruit, nurture, and retain a high-calibre multidisciplinary team (OM technical experts, data engineers/analysts, evaluation specialists, field ops, product/UX) with diverse expertise in outcome measurement and related fields.

• Identify human resource needs of the OM team and work closely with the People & Culture team in recruitment of staff and consultants, as necessary.

• Foster a culture of professional growth by providing mentorship, learning opportunities, and structured career pathways for team members.

• Collaborate with the Chief of Solutions and other enabling functions to implement effective people processes, ensuring a supportive and high-performing work environment.

• Contribute to creating and strengthening the open and transparent culture, through inclusive practices, documentation, openness to different perspectives, and ideas.

Partnerships, Funders & Ecosystem Engagement

• Contribute to the development of concept notes, proposals positioning OM 2.0 as a lead offering articulating costs, phasing, and RoI.

• Represent CEGIS in external forums, conferences, and dialogues, sharing insights on innovations in outcome measurement and positioning CEGIS as a thought leader.

• Cultivate and sustain trusted relationships with funders, multilaterals, policymakers, and sectoral experts, ensuring that OM solutions are responsive to their needs.

• Collaborate with external partners and coalitions to advance sector-wide conversations on evidence and measurement.

• Commission/partner with universities and research labs where useful; curate a network of adjunct experts.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Own a multi-state portfolio and in close collaboration with state leads, ensure methodological rigor, timelines, and impact milestones.

• Architect governance cadences with states (War rooms/PMUs/Cells) so DSS is used in real reviews, not just showcased.

• Establish quality assurance mechanisms and provide technical oversight to ensure that all outputs meet high professional standards.

• Manage budgets, risks and change control effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance with funder and government requirements.

• Conduct periodic reviews with senior leadership and board members to ensure projects remain aligned with strategic objectives.

• Monitor and report on progress, outcomes, and lessons learned from implementation of OM solutions to inform vertical and organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Educational Qualification

• Masters degree in Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A PhD in economics, applied research or evaluation is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in areas such as research, monitoring and evaluation, consulting, with 8+ years in leadership roles. A majority of work experience should be in the development sector

• Demonstrated track record of leading large, complex portfolios and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Part of the team leading portfolios of above $ 5 Mn

• Experience engaging with global donors, multilateral institutions for strategic proposal development

• Experience engaging with senior bureaucrats in national and state governments in designing and implementing large scale solutions is highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work with global and national frameworks in research, human-centred design (HCD), and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).

• Strong sectoral reputation; active participation in conferences, forums, and public platforms (e.g., op-eds, articles) is desirable.

• Proven ability to manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams

• Experience in field research is preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong command of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with the ability to assess rigor and applicability.

• Past experience with data analytics tools data analytics tools like R/Stata/Python, and visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau, or equivalent.

• Excellent project and portfolio management skills, including budgeting, planning, and risk management.

• Ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights in clear, compelling ways for diverse audiences (funders, policymakers, practitioners).

• Knowledge of data systems and datasets at the national and state levels

• Knowledge of national and international development ecosystems, including donor priorities and government processes.

• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with other productivity or AI tools is preferred

Personal characteristics & Interpersonal abilities

• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable innovating, taking initiative, and building new solutions within complex organizational contexts.

• Strong people leadership skills, including talent recruitment, mentorship, and retention. Demonstration of this may include scaling a team from 0 to 30 (or) experience managing and retaining 5-6 staff in managerial capacity.

• Demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence, understanding the perspectives, motivations, and challenges of team members, stakeholders, and partners.

• Exceptional communication and representation abilities, with the capacity to influence, inspire, and build trust across internal teams, donors, and government stakeholders.

• Ability to set goals, plan timelines, and manage the team in delivering those goals.

• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability/willingness to constantly learn

• Public-spirited and generous temperament

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in areas such as measurement, statistics, data analysis, and governance

• Fluent in English; proficiency in at least one other Indian language is preferred.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Delhi/ Mumbai/ Chennai. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads

1. Concept note on CEGIS
2. A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
3. CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
4. Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
5. You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development

Position Summary

The role reports to the Lead Finance and Admin. It requires working with the leadership and other teams of CEGIS and managing administrative tasks like office management, vendor management, travel bookings, organizing events/workshops and internal meetings, and coordinating with the CEO's office. Provide logistics support to the teams for field visits. Supporting People and Culture team for organizing internal events, coordination with finance team for expense management.

Role and Responsibilities

General Administration Work

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes

• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations

• Responsible for day-to-day facilities operations including supervising the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment (Printers, papers, workstations, stationary, water dispenser, Tea), purchasing office supplies, furniture, and office equipment for staff.

• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints

• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation

• Identify vendors and manage contracts across multiple cities where CEGIS operates

• Conduct regular monitor checks for the housekeeping staff

• Support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.

• Effective management of all activities related to travel, stay, and logistics to ensure all arrangements needs are met at the least cost.

• Overseeing the logistics and administration requirements of CEGIS State Teams

• Planning, scheduling, and facilitating office events, including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, workshops, seminars, and training sessions. (in-person & virtual)

• Maintain log registers and a contact diary at the central and state level

People and Culture and Finance Operations Support

• Pre-joining support for new joiners like -- relocation & accommodation/travel arrangements

• Planning & coordination of On-boarding and orientation of new joiners with internal teams and managing exit formalities

• New office space set up/coordination with vendors and internal teams

• Day-to-day management of operational issues related to IT/admin/logistic

• Internal coordination with teams for meetings/ review

• Check all the expense bills raised by employees

Desired Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant work experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a related

• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office

• Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines

• Familiarity with budget planning and enforcement, human resources, and customer service procedures

• Proficient in MS Office

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based out of  Bangalore. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS

• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024

• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24

• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Position Overview:

A compelling opportunity awaits potential candidates for the position of Program Associate within the PM vertical at CEGIS. This role is designed for active participation in government engagements that centre around competency-based capacity building of public officials. The primary role of a Programme Associate is to invest in developing her/his understanding about the work that PM vertical does, learn the details of various pieces within the vertical and understand the theory of change in a comprehensive manner.

The candidate will be responsible for assisting in mapping competencies, developing resources, and managing the onboarding process for assessment providers. Strong research skills will be essential for conducting in-depth studies on competencies and learning opportunities. Effective communication skills are crucial to maintaining a clear information flow through reports and stakeholder updates.

Furthermore, the Program Associate will be a knowledge curator, organising project findings and collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment. This role is well-suited for highly organised, results-oriented individuals who harbour a passion for making a substantial difference in public service development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of projects, ensuring the achievement of goals within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to a comprehensive capacity-building approach by assisting in mapping, developing competencies, populating the product database, managing assessment provider procurement and onboarding, and supporting assessment processes.
• Conduct comprehensive research for identified positions, encompassing both secondary research on competencies and learning opportunities, and primary data collection through interviews, focus group discussions, and workshops. including the development of associated questionnaires and facilitation guidance.
• Maintain transparent stakeholder communication, generated regular project updates, and created compliant collateral, including presentations and reports.
• Collect, synthesise, and organise knowledge produced and project documents throughout the project duration.
• Facilitate internal alignment on project objectives, coordinate with teams to prevent redundancy, and gather inputs/resources from prior projects for increased efficiency.
• The position may require travel domestically as per the projects requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in Public Policy, Education, Management, Technology Management, Human Resources, or related fields preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of work experience in a high-performing environment.
• Experience working on complex multi-stakeholder projects, especially with governments, donors, and research organisations.
• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, conversing and presenting clearly in English.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and appraising performance within the public sector, proficiency in competency mapping, conducting training needs/gap assessments, familiarity with e-learning, and other applicable organisational development practices and processes.

• Ability to independently handle multiple diverse assignments simultaneously, complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work.
• Readiness to apply a systematic problem-solving approach and demonstrate a proactive mindset, consistently taking the initiative to instigate positive changes.
• Exhibit openness to respect diverse viewpoints and cultivate a work environment that is supportive and inclusive.
• Display resilience in facing challenges, coupled with strong conflict resolution skills to navigate and resolve team dynamics effectively.
• Proactively seeks and provides feedback on team tasks, and takes initiative to address problems, irrespective of ownership.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based in Delhi. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate's experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads

1. Concept note on CEGIS
2. A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
3. CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
4. Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
5. You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Overview:

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

Responsibilities:

• Data Collection, Review, and Analysis:
  • Keep track of data from different sources for accuracy.
  • Analyse complex datasets to extract important insights relevant to key stakeholders.
• Data Management, Quality, and Security:
  • Prioritise 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.
  • Summarise and document project progress for internal and external audiences.

• Project Management and Project Deliverables:

• Regularly updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.
• Develops and delivers 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.
  • Synthesise 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 organisational 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 (Masters 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.
• Knowledge of Kannada language is required.
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based out of Bangalore. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24

Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for India Development.

Overview:

Within CEGIS, the Public Revenue/Taxation/Public Finance teams role is to support institutionalization of data driven decision making by setting up the required infrastructure and technical capacity with the relevant line departments. High quality data and insights generated are expected to aid the State in goal setting, progress monitoring and strategic decision making. In addition, as a sectoral workstream, specific objectives are furthered by testing and institutionalizing interventions in the form of Micro RCTs with the larger goal of improving tax compliance and augmenting revenues.

Position Summary

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

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 project 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 updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.
• Develops and delivers 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 with Masters degree or equivalent preferred in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution, highly proficient graduates may be considered.
• Proven experience in project management and analytical contributions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with data cleaning and analysis of large and complex data sets and econometric analysis
• Knowledge of STATA or R (strongly preferred) or any other data analysis software preferred
• Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.
  

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Raipur. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for India's Development

Position Summary

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

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 project 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 updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.
• Develops and delivers 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 with Masters degree or equivalent preferred in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution, highly proficient graduates may be considered.
• Proven experience in project management and analytical contributions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with data cleaning and analysis of large and complex data sets and econometric analysis
• Knowledge of STATA or R (strongly preferred) or any other data analysis software preferred
• Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Hyderabad. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for India's Development

Position Summary

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

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 project 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 updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.
• Develops and delivers 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 with Masters degree or equivalent preferred in economics, public policy, social science or related fields from a reputed institution, highly proficient graduates may be considered.
• Proven experience in project management and analytical contributions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with data cleaning and analysis of large and complex data sets and econometric analysis
• Knowledge of STATA or R (strongly preferred) or any other data analysis software preferred
• Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.
  

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Chennai. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for India's Development

Position Summary

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

Role and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Program Associate include

Data Collection, Review, and Analysis:

• Keep track of data from different sources for accuracy.
• Analyse complex datasets to extract important insights relevant to key stakeholders.

Data Management, Quality, and Security:

• Prioritise 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.
• Summarise and document project progress for internal and external audiences.

Project Coordination and Project Deliverables:

• Regularly updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.
• Develops and delivers 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.
• Synthesise 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 organisational 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 and Skills Needed:

• 1 to 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree (Masters 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.
• Fluency in English and Tamil language skills Spoken, Written would be an added advantage
• Exposure to Education sector or HR processes would be useful (not mandatory)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred.
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based out of Chennai. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS

• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024

• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24

• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.

• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Position Summary

As a Program Associate (PA) at The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), you will play a vital role in various projects across their entire life cycle. This includes handling concept notes, department-level diagnostics, solution identification, pilot development, pilot implementation, and providing support for scale-up initiatives. Projects typically involve frontline service delivery. Reporting to the respective Project Lead(s), you will significantly contribute to the analytical aspects of the projects, ensuring effective governance and public expenditure reforms.

Role and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Program Associate include

Data Collection, Review, and Analysis:

• Keep track of data from different sources for accuracy.

• Analyse complex datasets to extract important insights relevant to key stakeholders.

Data Management, Quality, and Security:

• Prioritise 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.

• Summarise and document project progress for internal and external audiences.

Project Coordination and Project Deliverables:

• Regularly updates internal and external stakeholders on project progress.

• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to align data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.

• Ensures that all project activities are strategically directed towards the achievement of overarching goals.

• Develops and delivers high-quality outputs, including reports, notes, and analyses.

• Conduct a 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.

• Synthesise 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 organisational objectives.

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

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

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.
• Fluency in English and Telugu language skills, written, would be an added advantage
• Exposure to the Education sector would be useful (not mandatory)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience in client servicing/government projects would be preferred.
• Commitment to CEGIS's mission and values.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based in Hyderabad. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate's experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan,  one each on education and healthcare in India.
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharan's work here and through his Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing compelling visual content across digital and print platforms while maintaining brand consistency. This role involves working collaboratively on multiple projects, transforming ideas into impactful designs, and staying informed on digital trends to enhance content performance. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Design Creation: Produce high-quality visual content for various digital (primarily) and print platforms, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Project Collaboration: Collaborate on multiple projects simultaneously to grasp design requirements and contribute to the creative process.
• Conceptualisation: Brainstorm and conceptualise design ideas, bringing innovation to visual communication projects.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Cloud is a must) to create engaging and effective designs.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt designs based on feedback and contribute to iterative design processes.
• Deadline Management: Effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Digital Media Proficiency: Proficiency in handling social media, platform algorithms, keeping up to date with trends, viral content, and the ability to create content around hot trends, reel making, and the utilization of third-party apps and plugins.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience with a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative design projects.
• Proficient in graphic design software and tools (Adobe CC is a must).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take initiative and contribute fresh ideas to projects.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for design aesthetics

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Chennai. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Position Summary:

Within CEGIS, the Outcome Measurement (OM) teams role is to support the institutionalisation of data-driven decision-making by setting up the required infrastructure and technical capacity with the Planning department and relevant line departments in the state. The Program Managers (OM) will play a crucial role in executing this vision in the state, working closely with both the OM technical team and the State team.

The Program Manager will oversee complex digital data collection operations, work with senior academics and government stakeholders to tailor research design and protocols to the local context, and ensure adherence to data quality protocols. Additionally, they will support the development of high-quality outputs summarising project progress, data analyses, and research findings for dissemination at various forums.

Role and Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Quality Control:

• Provides appropriate templates for gathering and quality controlling administrative data from relevant government line departments and front-line functionaries.
• Designs and administers questionnaires for data collection using tools like interviews and focus group discussions.
• Manages all primary, secondary, and administrative data by following data management and security protocols.
• Ensures adherence to data quality protocols, including auditing enumerators, monitoring data collection, and conducting data quality audits.
• Creates protocols on data sharing for validation of data sources and conducts verification checks to guarantee data reliability.
• Maintains records of data quality control processes and identifies areas for enhancing quality control processes.
• Replicates analyses and processes to verify the rigor and quality of project outputs.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Evaluates data quality, analyzes trends, and interprets findings using statistical software and analytical tools.
• Creates visual representations of data to enhance understanding and prepares data diagnostic reports.
• Reviews administrative data and conducts analysis as required.
• Develops high-quality outputs such as reports, analysis, etc., for dissemination at various forums.

Communication and Project Management:

• Communicates project updates, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports managers in developing effective engagement strategies with external stakeholders.
• Sets, assesses, and reports specific goals for self and remains receptive to feedback.
• Owns learning and focuses on self-development by seeking opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrates willingness to take up additional responsibilities and collaborate with team members based on project priorities.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment of data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Supports the creation of technical notes, measurements, and analysis protocols for projects.
• Designs and supports smaller-scale survey operations in-house and supervises intricate digital data collection operations executed by external agencies.
• Assists in defining metrics and drafting project diagnostics reports after conducting feasibility studies.
• Engages in discussions with stakeholders to explore and understand use cases of ongoing interventions.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Masters degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, engineering, social science, or related fields from a reputed institution.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience, including extensive field research, managing evaluations, basic quantitative analysis, and managerial experience
• Experience in quantitative data management and analysis using STATA, R (strongly preferred), or Python programming
• Understanding of experimental and non-experimental research methods, including the design and implementation of field sample surveys
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, strong research aptitude, ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data, and formulate solutions
• Excellent writing and communication skills to communicate complex ideas effectively within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated relationship-building ability and management of high-level relationships with partner organizations, ideally based on experience of working with Indian state governments
• Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to set priorities, plan timelines, and meet deadlines
• Passion for improving the effectiveness of Indian States, and alignment with CEGISs theory of change/impact
• Operating style suited to working independently and in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
• Ability to work under pressure, handle competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Ability to think creatively, willingness to take risks to experiment with new ideas, and ability to turn ideas into action
• High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others views
• Versatility to be comfortable taking on different projects and quickly diving into new sectors

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based out of Bhubaneswar. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

State and Market (SAM) Overview:

CEGIS work under the theme of State and Market (SAM) focuses on improving state capacity for better management of State interfaces with the larger market, especially in service delivery functions. The focus of the SAM team is to identify points of interaction between the Government and the Private Sector and to support States in reducing the frictions in such transactions. We work with State Governments in three capacities:

• Procurement: Improving procurement policies, processes, and decisions to improve value for money in public procurement
• Policy: Development of sectoral policy to incentivize cost effective service delivery, through the most appropriate models
• Regulation: Assessment of market failures and design and execution of proportionate regulatory interventions to address these

​Of the above, currently the Procurement area dominates the portfolio of the SAM team with strong traction from multiple States. While the above work will be focused on CEGIS core sectors (education, health, nutrition, local governance), some streams like procurement have a broader sectoral coverage. Our projects will involve elements of research and analytics, market efficiency assessment, regulatory capacity assessment, and active support to Finance and line departments in reforms adoption. This will involve both quantitative and qualitative skills. This will, among other things, entail:

• Conducting market assessments including identification of market failures (information asymmetry, market power, externalities, deadweight losses)
• Conducting assessment of State capacity on policy, provision and regulation, through benchmarking, assessment of rules, systems and procedures, and primary interactions with key stakeholders
• Quantitative assessments of cost effectiveness across different models of service delivery, including use of methods such as Value for Money assessments (VfM) and Public Sector Comparator (PSC) analysis
• Interactions with non-state actors (for Profits and Civil Society Organisations) to assess their offerings, constraints and operating ecosystem.
• Developing deep understanding of the Procurement Systems and practices across the States in which CEGIS has presence, as well as global/local best practices.
  
  

Position Summary:

The Program Manager - SAM is required to play an important role in contextualising and executing the CEGIS vision across States. The role will involve working closely with the other team members and the relevant State teams, and collaborating with the other CEGIS teams. The Program Manager will be jointly reporting to the Lead, SAM and the relevant State Lead(s).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the State Governments in Implementing/Strengthening Digital Tools in Project Planning, Procurement systems, & Contract Management.
• Coordinate with the relevant Government officials for smooth implementation of interventions on which CEGIS is supporting the State Government.
• Research on problem statements identified by the State Governments.
• Guide the Associates in execution of assignments.
• Take lead in development of Knowledge Outputs for SAM and the Company.

Project Management and Supervision:

• Plan and allocate resources effectively.
• Create and revise work plans and project goals.
• Provide guidance, direction, and management to associates for efficient execution of projects.
• Identify and mitigate conflicts and risks.
• Ensure timely course correction when necessary.
• Contribute to knowledge products and documents.
• Review documentation for accuracy and reusability.
• Review the Quality of work and deliverables of the Associates.
• Manage government relationships with bureaucratic leadership at the highest level.

Documentation:

• Gather insights from subject-matter experts and industry specialists.
• Create Internal reports/documents for projects under execution for training and reporting purposes as well as to create institutional memory on projects.
• Facilitate access to administrative data and conduct necessary analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Coordinate with key stakeholders for transparent communication.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and negotiate expectations.
• Prepare detailed presentations and documents for stakeholders.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
• Collaborate with academics and stakeholders for research adaptation.
• Work closely with senior academics and government stakeholders to tailor procurement/regulatory/policy design and implementation protocols to local contexts.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, management, engineering, social science, or related fields from a reputed institution
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in Government Advisory, Social Impact Sector, including research, basic quantitative analysis, client management (preferably with governments) and team management
• Experience in at least one of the areas of public procurement or service regulation is highly desirable
• Sectoral exposure to one or more of the following - education and skills, healthcare, infrastructure, and local government is desirable.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge of Procurement processes and experience in use of/ advising Public Sector entities in the use of e-procurement platform(s).
• Fluency in English and basic to intermediate proficiency in one of the South Indian regional languages is an added benefit.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, strong research aptitude ability to analyse complex quantitative and qualitative data and formulate solutions.
• Excellent writing and communication skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way and across different audiences) within and outside the organisation
• Strong planning and organisational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage teams from diverse backgrounds including working closely with Government (Department) stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Passion for improving the effectiveness of Indian States, and alignment with CEGISs theory of change/ impact.
• Operating style suited to working independently and in a small-organisation setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.
• Ability to work under pressure by handling competing priorities, strong planning and organisational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Ability to think creatively, willing to take risks to experiment with new ideas and the ability to turn ideas into action.
• High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others views.
• Versatility to be comfortable taking on different projects and quickly dive into new sectors.
• Demonstrated relationship-building ability and management of high-level relationships with partner organizations, ideally based on experience of working with Indian state governments.
• Understanding of experimental and non-experimental research methods, including design and implementation of field sample surveys is an added advantage.

Location:

CEGIS is looking for suitable candidates for this role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Program Manager may also be required to travel to partner states for supporting in project delivery.

Compensation:

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Position Summary:

Within CEGIS, the Outcome Measurement (OM) teams role is to support the institutionalisation of data-driven decision-making by setting up the required infrastructure and technical capacity with the Planning department and relevant line departments in the state. The Program Managers (OM) will play a crucial role in executing this vision in the state, working closely with both the OM technical team and the State team.

The Program Manager will oversee complex digital data collection operations, work with senior academics and government stakeholders to tailor research design and protocols to the local context, and ensure adherence to data quality protocols. Additionally, they will support the development of high-quality outputs summarising project progress, data analyses, and research findings for dissemination at various forums.

Role and Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Quality Control:

• Provides appropriate templates for gathering and quality controlling administrative data from relevant government line departments and front-line functionaries.
• Designs and administers questionnaires for data collection using tools like interviews and focus group discussions.
• Manages all primary, secondary, and administrative data by following data management and security protocols.
• Ensures adherence to data quality protocols, including auditing enumerators, monitoring data collection, and conducting data quality audits.
• Creates protocols on data sharing for validation of data sources and conducts verification checks to guarantee data reliability.
• Maintains records of data quality control processes and identifies areas for enhancing quality control processes.
• Replicates analyses and processes to verify the rigor and quality of project outputs.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Evaluates data quality, analyzes trends, and interprets findings using statistical software and analytical tools.
• Creates visual representations of data to enhance understanding and prepares data diagnostic reports.
• Reviews administrative data and conducts analysis as required.
• Develops high-quality outputs such as reports, analysis, etc., for dissemination at various forums.

Communication and Project Management:

• Communicates project updates, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports managers in developing effective engagement strategies with external stakeholders.
• Sets, assesses, and reports specific goals for self and remains receptive to feedback.
• Owns learning and focuses on self-development by seeking opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrates willingness to take up additional responsibilities and collaborate with team members based on project priorities.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborates with project delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment of data diagnostics and analysis plans with project objectives.
• Supports the creation of technical notes, measurements, and analysis protocols for projects.
• Designs and supports smaller-scale survey operations in-house and supervises intricate digital data collection operations executed by external agencies.
• Assists in defining metrics and drafting project diagnostics reports after conducting feasibility studies.
• Engages in discussions with stakeholders to explore and understand use cases of ongoing interventions.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Masters degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, engineering, social science, or related fields from a reputed institution.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience, including extensive field research, managing evaluations, basic quantitative analysis, and managerial experience
• Experience in quantitative data management and analysis using STATA, R (strongly preferred), or Python programming
• Understanding of experimental and non-experimental research methods, including the design and implementation of field sample surveys
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, strong research aptitude, ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data, and formulate solutions
• Excellent writing and communication skills to communicate complex ideas effectively within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated relationship-building ability and management of high-level relationships with partner organizations, ideally based on experience of working with Indian state governments
• Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to set priorities, plan timelines, and meet deadlines
• Passion for improving the effectiveness of Indian States, and alignment with CEGISs theory of change/impact
• Operating style suited to working independently and in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
• Ability to work under pressure, handle competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Ability to think creatively, willingness to take risks to experiment with new ideas, and ability to turn ideas into action
• High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others views
• Versatility to be comfortable taking on different projects and quickly diving into new sectors

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Chennai. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process:

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application:

• Concept note on CEGIS
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan one each on education and healthcare in India.
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here and through his book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development.

Overview of CEGISs Work in Assam

The Government of Assam, through the Administrative Reforms, Training, Pension and Public Grievances (ARTPPG) Department, has embarked on an ambitious agenda to strengthen the administrative capabilities of its civil services. The Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC), as the nodal training institution of the state, has been entrusted with the responsibility of driving this transformation through the adoption of the Mission Karmayogi framework for competency-based capacity building.

CEGIS is working with AASC as an advisory and technical partner to facilitate the design, demonstration, and institutionalisation of competency-based capacity building approaches in Assam. These interventions, guided by the Mission Karmayogi framework, are being implemented as part of the Karmayogi Assam Project, a state-led initiative supported by Technical Assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Mission Karmayogi, formally known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), seeks to build a competent, citizen-centric civil service equipped with the behavioural, functional, and domain competencies necessary to deliver high-quality public services. The programme places particular emphasis on developing institutional mechanisms, digital learning ecosystems, and competency-based capacity building practices.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager Project Delivery to lead the implementation of capacity-building solutions that address competency gaps among public officials in the state government. This role is pivotal in translating Karmayogi Assams goals and objectives into actionable, competency-based interventions; piloting, operationalising, and scaling them across departments, while ensuring strong alignment with Mission Karmayogi and the mandates of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in implementing projects within government settings, a working understanding of competency-based approaches in capacity building (in the government or private sector), and strong monitoring and evaluation skills to track project outcomes and ensure timely delivery of results. With a proven track record in project management, stakeholder coordination, and operational implementation, the candidate should be committed to strengthening public service capacity and enabling systemic reform in government HR practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Implementation of Competency-Based Capacity Building

• Lead the operationalisation and scaling of competency-driven initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment with Mission Karmayogi and CBC mandates.
• Oversee the adoption and integration of competency-based processes, including assessments, workflow realignment, and performance support interventions, across departments.
• Ensure consistent application of intervention protocols, digital tools, and tracking mechanisms to achieve measurable outcomes at departmental and state levels.
  

Research, Analysis, and Knowledge Management

• Conduct secondary and primary research (interviews, FGDs, surveys) to identify competency gaps, process bottlenecks, and departmental capacity needs.
• Translate research and field insights into structured, actionable outputs such as implementation frameworks, operational toolkits, reports, and dashboards.
• Maintain a repository of learnings, processes, and data to support institutional memory and cross-departmental replication.
• Generate analytical inputs for internal and external dissemination, contributing to evidence-based reforms and strengthening state-level HR practices.
  

Project and Team Management

• Develop and maintain project trackers, reporting systems, and communication protocols to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members and CEGIS-AASC leadership to monitor milestones, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise associates, ensuring high-quality outputs, accountability, and adherence to timelines.
• Provide feedback to solution teams to iteratively improve intervention effectiveness.
• Keep updated on innovations in public administration, digital tools, and operational best practices to inform improvements in implementation.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with key government partners, training institutions, and internal teams to ensure alignment on program design and implementation.
• Facilitate regular review meetings, capacity-building workshops, and structured consultations with CBUs and other stakeholders across departments.
• Maintain a regular communication cadence with external stakeholders, prepare discussion notes, and ensure timely sharing of project updates, reports and deliverables.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to gather inputs, avoid duplication, and maintain consistency across tools and communication artefacts
• Coordinate with colleagues working on performance management systems to feed in relevant field insights, identify competency gaps, and departmental needs, ensuring learning solutions and performance frameworks are mutually reinforcing.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, Social Work or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in a high-performing environment, focusing on human resource management, capacity building or project management, preferably within the Indian government ecosystem
• Prior Experience of working on complex multi-stakeholder projects, especially with governments, donors, and research organisations

Required Competencies

The competencies required to perform the above-mentioned roles and responsibilities are as follows:

Domain Competencies

• Public Sector Understanding: Understands Indias governance and policy landscape to ensure solutions are contextually relevant and aligned with governmental priorities.
• Organisational Capacity and Systems: Analyses organisational performance to drive sustainable improvements in capacity and efficiency.

Functional Competencies

• Project Management: Skilled in planning, resource allocation, risk management, documentation and delivering results aligned with organisational objectives
• Analytical Acumen: Ability to assess patterns, synthesise insights to inform decisions
• Communication and Knowledge Practice: Communicates ideas clearly across formats and captures knowledge for dissemination

Behavioural Competencies

• Developing Others: Guides and mentors the team to support professional development
• Learning Orientation: Seeks feedback, reflects on gaps, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaboration: Builds trust with stakeholders and fosters collaboration and alignment through clear, consistent engagement.

Location and Compensation

Location: The role will be based out of Guwahati. Travel to other states may be required.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by clicking the apply button below

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance for 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 for misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken. Please complete the details for self-declaration on the application form.

Pre-reads for the application process

Please go through the following materials before sending in your application.

• CEGIS website
• CLOP Initiative website
• Karmayogi Bharat website
• Concept note on CEGIS
• Chapter 5 of Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance by Prof. Karthik Muralidharan
• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharans work here.