Position: Statistician and Data Analyst
(full time, 6 months’ probation period)
Location: Bangalore
Starting date: Immediately
Experience: 4 to 6 years
Application Process: On Rolling Basis

About Selco Foundation

SELCO Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development through the deployment of clean energy solutions in tribal, rural, and urban poor areas. We collaborate with social sector practitioners, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs, and educational institutions to integrate sustainable energy with poverty alleviation efforts across sectors such as energy access, health, water purification, livelihoods, and enterprise development.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Statistician and Data Analyst to join our team and support our livelihood projects through rigorous statistical analysis and data interpretation..

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring - MIS:

  • Assist in running the ongoing livelihood intervention monitoring system.
  • Develop tools as needed to enhance monitoring effectiveness.
  • Maintain and update the PHP-based monitoring data entry and dashboard platform.
  • Establish systems and protocols to ensure high-quality monitoring data.

Evaluation Studies:

  • Collaborate in designing evaluation research studies and need assessments, including research methods and sampling methodologies.
  • Design digital data collection tools tailored to project requirements (e.g., SurveyCTO, Kobo).
  • Provide support in field data collection activities to ensure data integrity.
  • Develop systems and protocols to maintain high standards of evaluation data quality.
  • Create statistical analysis plans and conduct in-depth data analysis.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations (decks) summarizing findings for program teams.

Data Quality and Validation:

  • Oversee the data collection process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Implement validation protocols to identify and address errors or inconsistencies in collected data.
  • Establish and maintain data quality standards and procedures.
  • Conduct regular data quality assessments and audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
  • Enforce quality assurance measures throughout the data collection lifecycle.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with research teams to understand data requirements and specifications.
  • Collaborate with IT and M&E teams to implement and improve data quality processes.

Training and Awareness:

  • Provide training to research staff on data quality standards and best practices.
  • Foster awareness of the importance of data quality among team members.

Issue Resolution:

  • Investigate and resolve data quality issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and teams to address root causes of data discrepancies.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify areas for improvement in data quality processes and implement necessary changes.
  • Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in data quality management.

Requirements:

  • PG or Master's degree in Statistics, Bio-Statistics, Demography, Economics, Management, Developmental Studies, or any other relevant discipline with in-depth knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis.
  • Proven experience in data analysis and statistical modeling.
  • Proficiency in statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R for dataset analysis.
  • Working knowledge of data visualization software like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation abilities.
  • Prior experience working on livelihood projects or in the social sector is a plus.
  • Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the region.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about using data to drive positive change and have the skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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