MIS Coordinator - PRADAN (Apply by: October 16, 2015)

1. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

PRADAN is registered under the Societies Registration Act having its head office in New Delhi. Established in 1983 PRADAN aims to stimulate and enhance the sense of agency of collectives of poor people, especially women, which will lead to them occupying their space as equals in society and taking on responsibilities of citizenship. 

PRADAN is one of the largest NGOs in the country with ~400 professionals spread across 7 states (Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and West Bengal). More information about PRADAN is available at www.pradan.net 

PRADAN is in the process of rolling out its MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) plan. After a successful pilot, the Tablet Based Data Collection System for regular monitoring is being rolled out throughout the organisation. The focus is on collection of complete quality data and continuous investment in improving systems and processes for data collection as well as capacity building of relevant people. 

2. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person will work directly with the Integrator, heading Management Information System (MIS) in PRADAN and report to him/her.

Key roles and responsibilities:
• Design, development, testing and rolling out the MIS. 
• Manage PRADAN MIS.
• Ensure real time data collection and follow up.
• Validation of collected data and taking correctives measures. 
• Analysis of data collected. 
• Preparation of required progress reports, share with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement changes suggested in data collection protocol and PRADAN MIS.
• Other as and when required by PRADAN.

3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications: 
• Applicant must possess a minimum of 16 years of education (a four year bachelor degree in Agriculture, Veterinary sciences, Engineering etc. or A Master’s degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Social Work etc.) from a reputed institution.
• Minimum eligibility includes 60% marks throughout career.

Experience: 
• Minimum 7 years of experience which includes a minimum engagement of 2 years in relevant field.
• Applicants with experience in data handling, managing MIS of reputed/sizable organisation will be preferred.

Skills and Competencies:
• Good written and verbal skills in English.
• Advanced skills to work in windows and android based applications/software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel frequently. 

4. COMPENSATION OFFERED: The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

5. TENURE: Fixed term contract 

6. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply with a cover letter along with an updated resume to Ms. Barsha Mishra at recruit@pradan.net with a caption in subject line “MIS Coordinator”, by or before October 16, 2015. Applications will be considered until the position is filled however we will begin interviewing suitable candidates by October 2015 and fill the position once a suitable candidate is identified.