Sr. Associate/Lead: Data Analyst – Schools of Excellence

About the Program

Schools of Excellence (SoE) is a transformative project launched in 2022 by the Tamil Nadu School Education Department. The initiative aims to transform 28 selected schools across Tamil Nadu's key corporations and municipalities into excellent institutions of holistic education.

Job Description

The Associate / Senior Associate – Data Analyst will play a key role in strengthening data systems, monitoring programme performance, and generating actionable insights for the Vetri Palligal initiative.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Data Management & Quality Assurance: Collect, clean, validate, and maintain programme datasets from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely availability of data for reporting.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyse programme data to identify trends, implementation gaps, and performance patterns, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for state leadership.
• Dashboard & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and periodic reports that monitor key programme indicators and support review meetings with internal and government stakeholders.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Support: Support monitoring frameworks by tracking key performance indicators, conducting data validation exercises, and contributing to programme reviews and evaluations.
• Data Systems & Process Improvement: Strengthen data collection and reporting processes by creating standardised templates, documentation, and workflows that improve data quality and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in data analysis, MIS, monitoring and evaluation, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the public or development sector.
• Experience working with large datasets and government reporting systems is highly desirable.