Uttar Pradesh (UP) is one of two focused geographies in India where we are making significant investments. Our portfolio is a microcosm of the larger India portfolio, where multiple investments come together for impact in 220 million population through interventions in public health facilities, communities and private sector. We cover health system strengthening, health system design, infectious diseases, maternal, newborn, child health, family planning, nutrition, immunization, communities, gender, agriculture, sanitation etc.
The Associate Program Officer (APO) will support our UP team with high quality analysis and decision analytics around key issues, making sure that new data from partners, grants and projects is captured, analyzed and the results fed back into the strategic decision-making processes. Bringing to bear complementary strategic acumen to the team to understand how pieces of work fit within a larger portfolio and how our allocation of resources across multiple areas of work supports the achievement of larger goals.
- Collect data coming in from grants, contracts and partners. Analyze data in Excel and other programs. Use data to test team(s) hypotheses and support better decision making.
- Draft sections of key documents, reports, and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences, summarizing developments and recommendations for program areas and external partners.
- Support the crafting of the team(s) measurement, learning and evaluation strategy. Help design and operationalize processes and systems which will foster data and analysis from grants and research back into key strategy and portfolio management decisions.
- Interact and communicate clearly and consistently with grantees and partners in the field.
- Contribute to identifying topics for new primary research and technology innovation with high potential.
- May manage external relationships with partner or government team members.
- May manage small portfolio of investments.
We believe that energized people, working well together, fueled by great leadership in an inclusive environment in which they thrive, will do extraordinary things.
We are looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems using a hypothesis- and data-driven approach. The skillset required for this role heavily overlaps with core management consulting skills, including analytical skills, project management skills and problem-solving skills.
Additionally, you are a creative problem solver with a rigorous approach and aptitude for quantitative analysis. Additionally, we seek:
- Demonstrated initiative to solve unstructured problems with little oversight, creativity, high energy, and a positive attitude.
- Strong background in data analysis, statistical analysis skills, spatial/GIS analysis skills.
- Strong project management skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organization skills and resourcefulness; ability to prioritize work based on minimal direction and multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with and through others; building positive relationships.