Program Manager-Analytics

About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e., 17 million people in 204 districts in 15 States.

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Vision - A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission - Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

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• Collaboration - Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
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PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position

• Job Title: Manager Data Analytics
• Number of positions: 01
• Location: Lucknow
• Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Type: Project Based
• Qualification required: Master s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Development studies, or a related field.
• Experience required: At least 5-7 years of experience in data analytics, preferably in development programs or social enterprises. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).
• Skill and Competencies:
• Experience working with the Government or providing technical assistance to the
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for large-scale programs.
• Excellent knowledge of database management systems and cloud platforms (e.g., SQL, AWS, Azure).
• Proven ability to manage and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• ability to work against tight
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal experience is must
• Willingness to travel to the field and support

The Manager Data Analytics will play a critical role in strengthening the data management, analysis, and reporting systems of the Take Home Ration (THR) program in Uttar Pradesh. This position will ensure data-driven decision-making, monitor program performance, and support operational efficiency across 204 THR enterprises, many of which are managed by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Data Strategy and Governance

• Develop and implement a robust data analytics strategy to support the THR program s goals.
• Ensure data governance standards, including quality, privacy, and security protocols, are met across all program activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data systems with program needs and reporting requirements.

Data Collection and Management

• Lead the design and execution of data collection tools and processes for monitoring and evaluation (ME) of THR enterprises.
• Oversee the integration of digital solutions to streamline data entry, storage, and retrieval.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of datasets collected from multiple sources, including field reports and IoT-enabled solar systems.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Perform advanced data analysis, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the program.
• Create dynamic dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Support quarterly and annual program reporting with data-backed insights and evidence.

Capacity Building and Collaboration

• Train and mentor team members and stakeholders on data analytics tools and methodologies.
• Work closely with field teams, SHG members, and technical partners to ensure data utilization aligns with program goals.
• Collaborate with external evaluators, donors, and government agencies on program impact assessments.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Explore and implement cutting-edge technologies in analytics and digital solutions to enhance program outcomes.
• Propose and pilot new approaches to leveraging data for operational efficiency and program scalability.
• Monitor and refine analytics systems based on user feedback and evolving program requirements.
• Any other role as per the requirement of the organization

• Reporting to Senior Program Manager
• Stakeholders- Government district officials from various government departments.

About the Project

PCI, India is a technical partner of the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission. PCI is providing technical assistance around integrations of Health Nutrition interventions with community platforms promoted by UPSRLM. Further, UPSRLM has converged with the Department of Child Development, Govt. of UP to produce and supply supplementary food products called Take Home Ration to beneficiaries of ICDS by SHGs. Production and supply of supplementary food production through Self-help groups is a flagship program of Govt. Uttar Pradesh. The two largest govt. programs, ICDS and UPSRLM, have joined hands to address malnutrition through the availability and accessibility of nutritional food supplements at the household level through its last mile reach to the vulnerable households, and economic empowerment of marginalized women by engaging them in income generation activities and contributing to the household income. The decentralized local production of THR through SHG-led nutrition enterprises will ensure stronger accountability, reduced leakage, generate local employment, and greater empowerment of women, as a majority of the beneficiaries of THR are SHG households.

PCI, India aims to strengthen and support the efforts of UPSRLM on this initiative. This initiative is being implemented in 43 Districts of UP, where decentralized THR production will ensure sustainable livelihoods for rural women and quality THR to beneficiaries under the ICDS scheme of the Department of Child Development.

What can you expect in PCI

• A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organization structure which values individual s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. If your application is not shortlisted, you will receive a mail from the People Culture team. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.