The Data Analytics and Strategic Insights Analyst will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the National Programme Director-TSU. S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives, in coordination with the Joint Secretary & CEO, DoA&FW, MoA&FW when needed.
Requirements
- Maintain and Strengthen the National Database for PMFBY and RWBCIS
- Work extensively on the National Crop Insurance Portal to ensure accurate, complete, and real-time data capture on underwriting, claims, enrolment, and notifications.
- Oversee data validation, integration of datasets from insurers, banks, and state departments, and ensure alignment with scheme guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Support enhancements to the portal by identifying data gaps, system limitations, and recommending functional improvements to strengthen decision-making.
- Assess and Improve Data Quality; Develop Analytical Platforms for Stakeholders
- Conduct detailed data quality assessments, including identifying inconsistencies, missing data, structural issues, and process-level reasons for poor data quality.
- Propose and implement actionable solutions such as automated validation rules, improved data governance, revised reporting formats, and standardized processes.
- Design and operationalize analytical dashboards and data platforms enabling stakeholders (States, insurers, banks, TSUs, MoA&FW) to run advanced analyses, generate insights, and support decision-making.
- Apply data engineering methods (ETL pipelines, warehousing, SQL/Python/R-based processing) to ensure seamless flow and availability of high-quality datasets.
- Build Analytical Capacity of Implementing Agencies and State TSUs
- Support State Technical Support Units (TSUs) in developing in-house analytical capability for data interpretation, trend analysis, claim estimation, and notification design.
- Provide hands-on guidance, training, and capacity-building workshops on analytics tools, modelling techniques, data governance, and use of digital platforms.
- Develop SOPs, templates, and toolkits to institutionalize analytical processes within State-level PMFBY/RWBCIS operations.
- Design and Implement Proof of Concept (POC) for Strategic Initiatives
- Conceptualize, pilot, and test innovative solutions such as digital data capture, remote sensing, behavioural nudges, and automation aligned with programme objectives.
- Develop evaluation frameworks to assess feasibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational impact of POCs.
- Document results, learnings, and recommendations to facilitate adoption and institutionalization by the Ministry and States.
- Identify Project Delivery Issues and Coordinate Project Resources Effectively
- Track implementation risks, delays, partner performance issues, and operational constraints that may affect project outputs.
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, State partners, and national stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Manage assigned project components, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Provide Timely Inputs for Reporting Requirements of UNDP and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Contribute high-quality inputs for progress reports, MIS submissions, dashboards, technical notes, and review documents.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports to summarize achievements, challenges, data insights, and recommendations.
- Support presentations for Steering Committees, senior leadership meetings, and government reviews.
- Perform Any Other Tasks Assigned by the National Programme Director – CPMU/TSU
- Undertake additional duties related to analytics, strategy, reporting, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, or programme innovation as required.
- Support cross-project coordination within UNDP to ensure synergies, knowledge sharing, and alignment across agriculture and livelihoods programmes.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
