Working at CEGIS

About CEGIS

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS – pronounced See-Jis) aims to improve lives by helping Indian state governments deliver better development outcomes. We believe that well-functioning governments share at least four features with high-performing organisations: (a) measuring outcomes through reliable, high quality data that enables goal setting and monitoring progress towards these goals; (b) strategic use of personnel – competency based hiring and training, skilling, and performance appraisals to determine job assignments, pay, and promotions – to achieve the goals above; (c) strategic budgeting where resource allocation is based on evidence and cost-effectiveness; (d) and creating efficient systems to leverage external actors (including for-profit and nonprofit organisations). At CEGIS, we support the state governments to build these foundations so that they can deliver development outcomes more effectively.

CEGIS works closely with the political and bureaucratic leadership in the states to achieve transformational change. We are currently present in 9 states - Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh. We also partner with union agencies/ministries such as Capacity Building Commission, Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to provide technical support for strengthening foundational systems and reflect insights from CEGISs work at the state-level into national level initiatives and guidelines. We also collaborate closely with academics and research institutions to ensure our work is grounded in rigorous research and evidence-based practices.

CEGIS Approach and Model of Functioning

Our solutions to enhance governance are co-created with state governments in a state-led way, where we focus on deep partnerships with states with an iterative cycle of think-demonstrate-document-transfer. We work closely with the top bureaucratic leadership, front-line workers and public officials in Finance, Planning, Human Resources and a few other priority line departments. Many of our solutions reflect ideas outlined in our founder Prof. Karthik Muralidharan's book (Accelerating India's Development), and these solutions are constantly being refined based on real-time feedback and are designed to both be customized to the contexts we are working in, and to create templates that can provide the starting point for replication across contexts.

To further explore the mission of CEGIS and the impact we hope to have, please take a look at this video of our CEO, Dr Vijay Pingale.

About the Outcome Measurement (OM) vertical

Within CEGIS, the Outcome Measurement (OM) teams role is to lead the design and deployment of various data-driven governance solutions 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 shape and refine the OM 2.0 strategy and further guide the teams to operationalize it through four components—Administrative Data Quality (ADQ), Key Performance Indicator Survey (KPI), High-Frequency Monitoring (HFM), and 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, and with PhD holding economists and statisticians in the CEGIS Economics and Statistics Unit (ESU) to stay abreast of current research and methods.

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.
• Be a force multiplier across CEGIS: Partner with other CEGIS verticals and embed OM inputs into solution design (ex-ante), implementation (in-flight), and institutionalization (ex-post), aligning with state capacity building and government processes.
• 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.
• Build a presence in the broader data and measurement ecosystem in India and work closely with the ESU to identify domain experts who can be consulted as needed for solutions to specific technical problems.
• 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-caliber multidisciplinary team (OM technical experts, data engineers/analysts, evaluation specialists, field ops, product/UX) with diverse expertise in outcome measurement and related fields. The OM team consists of ~30 members working across states and union agencies
• 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 Head 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.

Knowledge, Learning, and Organisational Contribution

• Collaborate with ESU (Economics and Statistics Unit), MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning), KCM (Knowledge Creation and Management), and L&D (Learning and Development) teams to integrate measurement, learning, and communication into OM and DSS interventions.
• Contribute to cross-vertical initiatives where data and measurement are key levers for sectoral outcomes (education, health, nutrition).
• Champion a learning-oriented culture within the OM vertical by generating and sharing insights from implementation, including what does not work and why.
• Contribute to CEGIS-wide strategic discussions on portfolio design, resourcing, and state expansion from a data and OM lens.

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, statistics, data science, or public policy is an advantage. What is essential is the ability to read, understand, and synthesize primary research with adequate judgment to assess the quality and generalizability of evidence.

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 (> $5 mn) and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• 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-centered 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/ Hyderabad/ Bangalore. Travel to other states will 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

• CEGIS Overview
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan – on education , healthcare , federalism and state capacity, and bureaucracy in India.
• You are also highly encouraged to read Prof. Karthik Muralidharans book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development that informs much of CEGISs work and theory of change (especially Chapters 1, 4-6, 10-12, and 15-16)

About CEGIS

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS – pronounced See-Jis) aims to improve lives by helping Indian state governments deliver better development outcomes. We believe that well-functioning governments share at least four features with high-performing organisations: (a) measuring outcomes through reliable, high quality data that enables goal setting and monitoring progress towards these goals; (b) strategic use of personnel – competency based hiring and training, skilling, and performance appraisals to determine job assignments, pay, and promotions – to achieve the goals above; (c) strategic budgeting where resource allocation is based on evidence and cost-effectiveness; (d) and creating efficient systems to leverage external actors (including for-profit and nonprofit organisations). At CEGIS, we support the state governments to build these foundations so that they can deliver development outcomes more effectively.

CEGIS works closely with the political and bureaucratic leadership in the states to achieve transformational change. We are currently present in 9 states - Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh. We also partner with union agencies/ministries such as Capacity Building Commission, Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to provide technical support for strengthening foundational systems and reflect insights from CEGISs work at the state-level into national level initiatives and guidelines. We also collaborate closely with academics and research institutions to ensure our work is grounded in rigorous research and evidence-based practices.

CEGIS Approach and Model of Functioning

Our solutions to enhance governance are co-created with state governments in a state-led way, where we focus on deep partnerships with states with an iterative cycle of think-demonstrate-document-transfer. We work closely with the top bureaucratic leadership, front-line workers and public officials in Finance, Planning, Human Resources and a few other priority line departments. Many of our solutions reflect ideas outlined in our founder Prof. Karthik Muralidharan's book (Accelerating India's Development), and these solutions are constantly being refined based on real-time feedback and are designed to both be customized to the contexts we are working in, and to create templates that can provide the starting point for replication across contexts.

To further explore the mission of CEGIS and the impact we hope to have, please take a look at this video of our CEO, Dr Vijay Pingale.

About the Strategic Public Finance (SPF) vertical

The Strategic Public Finance (SPF) vertical anchors CEGISs work on strengthening state fiscal systems through institutional design, data-driven governance, and reform implementation. Analytics is a cross-cutting foundation across all our workstreams. SPF focuses on:

• Financial Analytics Units (FAUs): embedding analytical and decision-support capacity within state Finance Departments focusing on macro fiscal projections and modeling.
• Revenue augmentation: enhancing both the quantity and quality of tax and non-tax revenue collections through improved design, implementation, and system reforms.
• Expenditure quality: improving allocative and operational efficiency through evidence-based and outcome-linked budgeting.
• Fiscal exchange systems: modernizing fund-flow, cash management, and reporting mechanisms - often in collaboration with GovTech partners.

SPF operates at the intersection of public finance, institutional reform, and fiscal systems design, helping states move from isolated interventions to sustained fiscal transformation. As can be imagined, while our projects can be of a wide variety, analytics and research are the unifying thread. Our projects can also involve synthesizing evidence to make recommendations, policy implementation and evaluation, and active support to line departments in reforms adoption.

Position Summary

The Vertical Head – Strategic Public Finance (SPF) will play a pivotal role in contextualising and executing CEGISs vision on public finance. The role requires operating at two interconnected levels: (a) externally, as a partner to state governments driving fiscal reform implementation, and as a thought leader in the broader intellectual ecosystem of public finance in India; and (b) internally, as a solutions head advancing SPF frameworks and solutions, building teams across CEGIS states, and contributing to CEGISs knowledge and learning agenda. The role reports to the Chief of Solutions and is part of the extended leadership of CEGIS.

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, and with PhD holding economists in the CEGIS Economics and Statistics Unit (ESU) to stay abreast of current research and methods.

Roles & Responsibilities

Solution Leadership and Design

• Apply CEGISs six-stage Solution Maturity Model (SMM) to design, assess, and evolve SPF interventions - from diagnostic pilots to institutionalised systems—ensuring replicability and continuous improvement across states.
• Head the design of fiscal analytics architecture, including data pipelines, forecasting models, dashboards, and reporting systems to strengthen evidence-based decision-making within Finance Departments and Financial Analytics Units (FAUs).
• Synthesize research and analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and outputs policy briefs, presentations, and reports - tailored for senior decision-makers in government and partner institutions.
• Foster creative problem-solving and solution design by combining rigorous analytical methods with deep operational understanding of state systems.
• Codify SPF learnings into playbooks, diagnostics, and maturity rubrics that support cross-state replication and feed into CEGISs broader knowledge pipeline.
• Build a presence in the broader public finance ecosystem in India and work closely with the ESU to identify domain experts who can be consulted as needed for solutions to specific technical problems.
• Be a force multiplier across CEGIS: Partner with other CEGIS verticals and embed SPF inputs into solution design (ex-ante), implementation (in-flight), and institutionalization (ex-post), aligning with state capacity building and government processes.

Government Engagement and External Partnerships

• Build and sustain trusted, long-term partnerships with senior bureaucratic leadership and key departments across state governments, especially Finance Departments and Treasuries.
• Co-create reform roadmaps with state counterparts, aligning SPF solutions with state priorities, budget cycles, and institutional constraints.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with philanthropic donors, research institutions, and technical collaborators to co-develop fiscal reform initiatives and align external expertise with CEGISs strategy and state needs.
• Own proposal development, pitch preparation, and scoping conversations for new SPF engagements with donors and state departments.
• Represent CEGIS and the SPF vertical in external meetings, conferences, and events; contribute to public discourse through presentations, publications, and thought pieces showcasing SPF work and learnings.

Delivery, Portfolio Management, and Quality Assurance

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of SPF projects across multiple states, ensuring clarity of objectives, well-structured workplans, and disciplined execution.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to project teams on diagnostics, modeling, analytics, and implementation challenges; troubleshoot bottlenecks proactively.
• Ensure that project designs and deliverables are tightly aligned with CEGISs Theory of Change (ToC) and sector/state strategies.
• Establish and oversee quality control (QC) processes for analytical outputs, dashboards, and policy products, maintaining high standards of rigour and clarity.
• Work with internal functions (Finance, HR, Operations) to ensure that SPF projects are adequately resourced and compliant with organisational processes.

People Leadership and Capability Building

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, multi-disciplinary SPF team—including economists, data scientists, public finance specialists, and programme managers. The SPF team consists of ~18 members working across states and union agencies
• Provide regular coaching to managers on stakeholder management, prioritisation, and communication with government counterparts.
• Design and lead knowledge sessions, mentorship programmes, and training initiatives to deepen technical skills in public finance, analytics, and reform implementation.
• Support capacity-building of government-facing support units such as FAUs and state teams through embedded mentoring, training, and joint problem-solving.
• Embed knowledge management practices into project workflows so that insights, tools, and templates are systematically captured, shared, and reused.

Knowledge, Learning, and Organisational Contribution

• Collaborate with ESU (Economics and Statistics Unit), MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning), KCM (Knowledge Creation and Management), and L&D (Learning and Development) teams to integrate measurement, learning, and communication into SPF interventions.
• Contribute to cross-vertical initiatives where public finance is a key lever for sector outcomes (education, health, nutrition).
• Champion a learning-oriented culture within the SPF vertical by generating and sharing insights from implementation, including what does not work and why.
• Contribute to CEGIS-wide strategic discussions on portfolio design, resourcing, and state expansion from a public finance lens.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Educational Qualification

• Masters degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A PhD in a relevant discipline is an advantage but not mandatory. What is essential is the ability to read, understand, and synthesize primary research with adequate judgment to assess the quality and generalizability of evidence.

Professional Experience

• 15–20 years of relevant work experience in public finance, development sector, consulting, think-tanks, or government advisory roles, with significant exposure to Indian state governments.
• Deep understanding of public finance concepts, policies, and practices; familiarity with public financial management (PFM) systems, budget workflows, and state-level fiscal institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal modelling, forecasting, cost-effectiveness analysis, or expenditure tracking; comfort working with large administrative datasets.

• Strong quantitative skills and comfort with tools such as R (strongly preferred), Stata, or Python for data management and analysis (or the ability to guide teams that use these tools).

• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative evidence into clear recommendations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way across diverse audiences; proficiency in one or more Indian languages is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-trust relationships with senior government officials and partner organisations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver against tight deadlines.
• Alignment with CEGISs mission and values, including a strong commitment to improving the effectiveness of Indian states and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

Personal characteristics & Interpersonal abilities

• Operating style suited to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where teamwork, resourcefulness, and ownership are highly valued.
• Ability to think creatively, take calculated risks, and translate ideas into action.
• High ability to collaborate and actively listen, valuing and integrating diverse perspectives.
• Versatility and comfort in taking on new problems and quickly diving into unfamiliar sectors or contexts.

Location and Compensation

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

• CEGIS Overview
• A glimpse into life at CEGIS - CEGIS Retreat 2024
• Podcast episodes with Prof. Karthik Muralidharan – on education , healthcare , federalism and state capacity, and bureaucracy in India.
• You are also highly encouraged to read Prof. Karthik Muralidharans book Accelerating Indias Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Indias Development that informs much of CEGISs work and theory of change (especially Chapters 1, 4-6, 10-12, and 15-16)

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.

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

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

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 Summary

The Associate – Finance & Accounts will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping in Tally, processing payments for vendors and consultants, and verifying and accounting for employee reimbursements. The role will also support statutory compliance related to tax deductions at source (TDS).

The position will report to the Finance Manager and will work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain books of accounts using the Tally accounting package
• Process and validate payments for vendors and consultants
• Verify, account for, and process employee reimbursement claims
• Ensure compliance with TDS regulations, including accurate deduction and documentation
• Support routine accounting and finance operations as required by the finance team

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com)
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in basic accounting functions
• Prior experience in accounting and use of Tally
• Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting processes
• Prior exposure to social sector / non-profit accounting is preferred

Location and Compensation

Location: The role can be based out of 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 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

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.

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Program Manager : Administration. The role reports to the Lead -Administration. 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, expense management and coordinating with the CEO's office. Provide logistics support to the teams in Delhi for field visits. Support in organizing internal events in all CEGIS offices .

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

• 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, especially teams based out of Delhi.

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

• Manage the fixed assets of the organization with proper reporting

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

Skills

• 5-9 years of 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

• Able to find new vendors , negotiate and manage the vendors

• Familiarity with budget planning and enforcement, human resources, and customer service procedures
• Proficient in MS Office

Location and Compensation

The ideal candidate can be based out of Delhi and should be willing to travel, when needed. 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

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 Human Resource Unit (HRU)

CEGIS intends to collaborate with the Government of Odisha in establishing a Human Resource Unit (HRU).

The Human Resource Unit (HRU) shall function as a dedicated think tank to enhance and strengthen HR practices across the state government. Its primary mandate shall be to drive comprehensive and integrated HR management within the state, focusing on recruitment, learning and development, and performance management systems. The HRU shall provide strategic direction and support to HR teams or Capacity Building Units (CBUs) across various line departments and ensure their alignment with state and national priorities, fostering a well-rounded HR ecosystem within the state government.

HRU will be responsible for institutionalising the strategic work done by CEGIS in pioneering a competency-driven approach to Capacity Building. By prioritising competencies, CEGIS aims to bring clarity to the work done by officials and empower them to achieve better results. This translates to a shift in accountability from simply following processes to delivering tangible outcomes.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager Performance Management System (PMS) to design and drive strategic initiatives around performance management, specifically leveraging an Electronic Human Resource Management System (eHRMS) within a government framework. This role aims to ensure that the eHRMS streamlines HR processes and aligns with the government's objectives for efficiency, accountability, and transparency in public sector performance.

The ideal candidate will understand competency as a concept and its wide application in performance management. The candidate must also possess deep knowledge and understanding of how technology can be used in performance management in government systems. The candidate is expected to have a proven track record of using principles of systemic thinking and change management and has developed some compelling knowledge resources built to advocate novice frameworks and concepts.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and Implementation of Performance Management Frameworks

• Lead the development of department-specific performance management frameworks aligned with public service delivery outcomes and state priorities.
• Translate roles and responsibilities into measurable indicators and goal-setting mechanisms for government officials at all levels.
• Ensure seamless integration of PMS frameworks with platforms like eHRMS to enable real-time tracking of contributions and progress.
• Pilot and iterate PMS models in select departments to inform scalable solutions and refine system design.
• Develop tools such as goal-setting templates, self-assessment forms, manager evaluations, and data dashboards.

Research and Data Analytics

• Develop performance dashboards and reporting tools within eHRMS to provide decision-makers with insights on workforce productivity, employee engagement, and resource allocation.
• Use eHRMS data analytics to highlight areas where government departments excel or underperform and propose strategic interventions.
• Conduct secondary research and comparative studies to benchmark and advance performance management practices in public administration.
• Conceptualise and perform research and analysis on data gathered during the program; present the program's outputs in the form of reports, whitepapers, and other collaterals.

Project and Team Management

• Maintain project trackers, documentation systems, and communication plans to ensure clarity, alignment, and accountability across workstreams.
• Support the Senior Program Manager in tracking project milestones, identifying risks and dependencies, and reporting progress to CEGIS and state leadership.
• Lead and mentor a team of associates, providing work planning, quality control, and developmental support to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Stay abreast of national guidelines (e.g., Mission Karmayogi), emerging HR tech trends, and data governance norms to enhance system design.
• Actively participate in internal capacity-building workshops to enhance your practice in L&D implementation aligned with organisational standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Act as a liaison between government HR, IT, and performance management units to ensure smooth implementation and use of the eHRMS platform.
• Engage with external vendors and technology providers to ensure the eHRMS system meets public sector needs.
• Collaborate with ministries, state departments, and public sector units to identify performance gaps and inform the creation of action plans for improvement.
• Facilitate regular workshops, review meetings, and system walkthroughs with CBUs and other key stakeholders
• Share insights with the broader HRU team to align PMS work with learning and development reforms, creating integrated solutions.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders by creating periodic updates through documents, presentations, etc

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 project management/ technology consulting, etc., preferably within the Indian government ecosystem
• Prior performance management and/ or HR strengthening experience in the development sector, preferably with governments.

Note

• The role will be based out of Bhubaneswar
• Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales, depending on the candidates experience levels.

CEGIS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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.

About Personnel Management (PM) Vertical

We believe that empowered, equipped and future-ready public officials are crucial to achieving citizen-centric service delivery.

We work with central, state, and local governments to actualise their human capital by improving human resource management (HRM) practices and organisational effectiveness using a competency-driven approach. We believe that supporting governments in undertaking these reforms will result in improved execution capacity and a fulfilling career journey for public officials.

The competency-driven approach focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for specific government roles. By undertaking this approach, CEGIS aims to bring clarity to the work done by officials and empower them to achieve better results. This translates to a shift in accountability from simply following processes to delivering tangible outcomes.

The Personnel Management team achieves this through three key workstreams.

1. Competency-Based Recruitment: Ensuring the right people are selected for the job and bringing the necessary competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitude) on board from the outset.
2. Competency-Based Learning & Development: Equipping public officials with the ongoing training and development they need to excel in their roles.
3. Performance Management Systems: Evaluating and improving individual and team performance based on achieving defined goals, not just by adherence to procedures.

Through these efforts, the Personnel Management team strives to bring enhanced clarity and effectiveness to government work in India. By empowering officials with the right skills and holding them accountable for achieving desired outcomes, CEGIS is paving the way for a more efficient and impactful government service.

Project and Position Summary
We are seeking a PM, Solution Delivery, Government of India (GoI) initiative to join our team in driving transformative, competency-based capacity-building initiatives for public officials across India. The role involves providing strategic direction, spearheading solution design and delivery, and ensuring alignment of interventions with broader governance and capacity-building goals of the state/MDO.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of competency-based HR systems, coupled with strong experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and institutional reform.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence systemic change at scale, working closely with senior public officials, donors, and implementation partners to shape the future of HR and governance reform in India. Its an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about combining strategic foresight with hands-on leadership and seeking to create measurable, lasting impact in public service delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities
Research and Solutioning

• Leads diagnostic research, analyses datasets and generates insights to identify system-level gaps in HRM within an MDO and inform contextualised design and delivery of existing solutions
• Contextualises frameworks and tools for enabling competency-based human resource reforms and the rollout of learning and development solutions (such as competency mapping, training needs assessments, curated learning programs) within the MDO
• Stays abreast of emerging trends in HR practices such as recruitment, capacity building and performance management in the public sector to inform solution refinement
• Informs iterative improvement of solutions by relaying field insights to the solution design teams

Project and Knowledge Management

• Leads end-to-end program design and delivery by formulating precise problem statements, goals, and project plans
• Oversees and leads the team towards execution of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and interdependencies
• Monitors project progress, risks, and dependencies, and implements timely course corrections
• Strengthens project delivery and institutional capability by embedding competency-based frameworks (ensuring quality in competency mapping, assessments and learning programs), standard operating procedures, and scalable processes
• Maintains a system of knowledge capture and documentation to build institutional memory and scalable delivery of solutions across states/ MDO

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manages relationships with key government partners, training institutions, and internal teams to ensure alignment on program scope, design and implementation
• Maintains a regular communication cadence with external stakeholders, ensuring timely sharing of project updates, reports, and deliverables
• Ensures cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to gather inputs, share learnings, avoid duplication, and maintain consistency across tools and communication artefacts
• Leads advocacy efforts with senior bureaucratic and political leadership to build consensus and institutionalise customised HR reforms within the state/MDO

Team and Organisational Development

• Leads and mentors a team, guiding work planning, quality control, and developmental support to ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Supports team performance reviews and identifies opportunities for skill enhancement and role progression
• Contributes to end-to-end talent hiring and management within the organisation, ensuring alignment with organisational culture
• Strengthens organisational culture and visibility by championing internal learning initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and representing the organisation in external forums, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing platforms

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related discipline from a reputed institution
• 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in HR management, capacity building, or project management/consulting, including at least 12 years of experience working within the Indian government ecosystem
• Prior experience in leading teams or managing cross-functional collaborations

Note

• The role will be based in New Delhi
• Proficiency in Hindi and English
• Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales, depending on the candidates experience levels.
• CEGIS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
  

Pre-reads for the application process
Please review the following materials before submitting 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.