Program Manager – MIS

Azim Premji Foundation; Ranchi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji Foundation seeks a Program Manager – MIS to lead the Creche MIS development and usage. You will work with internal teams, partners and vendors to collect, understand and apply data effectively, while anchoring improvements in reporting and indicators.

Strong data skills and stakeholder coordination are essential for enabling evidence-based program decisions across states. You will build capacity, develop training materials, ensure data quality, and support reporting using MIS data to

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in engineering, CS, IT, data science, statistics, development studies, public policy, management or related field.
• Experience in MIS, programme data management, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
• Experience in capacity building of teams or partner organisations to use data.
• Ability to translate programme requirements into simple data and system requirements.
• Understanding of mobile app and web UI architecture and design.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills; good communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Anchor development and continuous improvement of the Creche MIS (mobile app and web UI) with internal and vendor teams.
• Collaborate with internal team, partners and MIS Coordinators on MIS matters.
• Develop new indicators, reports and data systems as needs evolve and fix technical errors timely.
• Translate requirements into MIS/reporting/data specs and coordinate vendor implementation.
• Review and test MIS features, maintain documentation of MIS processes and definitions.
• Build capacity plans for internal teams and partners on data collection, quality, analysis and use.
• Create training materials and provide ongoing MIS support to coordinators and partners.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness and timeliness; address data-quality issues.
• Support teams in using data to understand implementation and trends; prepare programme reports.
• Promote data-driven decision making beyond routine reporting; conduct field visits to observe data practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Coordination

Presentation

Training

Education

Engineering

Computer Science

Information Technology

Data Science

Statistics

Development Studies

Public Policy

Management

Job description

About the Creche Initiative

Azim Premji Foundation is running 2000+ creches for children aged between 7 months and 3 years, in partnership with civil society organizations across rural and urban areas in more than 7 states in India. The program aims to –

1. Ensure access to safe spaces for children,
2. Provide nutritious meals, and
3. Identify children experiencing malnutrition and facilitate timely interventions through health referrals.

More details about the program can be found here.

About the Role

The Program Manager – MIS will support the development and effective use of the programme MIS in the Creche Initiative. The MIS Manager will work closely with Foundation’s internal team, partner organizations, particularly MIS Coordinators, to build their capacity to collect, understand and use data effectively. The role will also anchor the development and improvement of the MIS in coordination with the internal team and vendor(s).

Key Responsibilities

1. Anchor the development and continuous improvement of the Creche MIS (mobile application and web user interface) in coordination with the internal and vendor teams.
2. Work closely with the internal team, partner organizations and MIS Coordinators on MIS-related matters.
3. Support the development of new indicators, reports and data systems as programme needs evolve and able to fix the technical errors timely.
4. Translate programme requirements into clear MIS, reporting and data requirements and coordinate with the vendor for implementation.
5. Review and test new MIS features, reports and system changes before rollout, and maintain documentation of MIS processes, indicators, and definitions.
6. Develop and implement capacity building plans for the internal team and partner organizations on data collection, quality, analysis and use.
7. Develop simple training materials and guidance for MIS-related processes and provide ongoing support to MIS Coordinators and partner organizations.
8. Establish processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of programme data and its review.
9. Work with MIS Coordinators and partners to identify and address data-quality issues and strengthen data-validation practices.
10. Support internal teams and partner organizations in using programme data to understand implementation of the programme and identify key trends and issues requiring attention.
11. Support in preparing programme reports and presentations using MIS data.
12. Promote the use of data for programme improvement and decision-making, beyond routine reporting.
13. Conduct regular field visits to understand on-ground data collection and usage practices and identify areas for improvement.

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. A graduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Management, or related discipline.
2. Experience in MIS, programme data management, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
3. Experience in building the capacity of teams or partner organisations to use data.
4. Ability to understand programme requirements and translate them into simple data and system requirements.
5. Understanding of the mobile application and web user interface architecture and design.
6. Strong skills in data analysis and presentation.
7. Good communication and coordination skills.
8. Ability to simplify complex data and systems for programme teams and field staff.
9. Strong communication skills in Hindi and English.
10. Proficiency in additional regional language is an advantage.

Location: Ranchi/ Raipur