Data Analyst

The University of Chicago Trust

The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by alumni of the University of Chicago. The Trust provides grants to support educational and research programs aimed at the betterment of India.

About the Unit

The Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC) is a strategic partnership between the Government of Odisha (GoOdisha) and the University of Chicago Trust, India. This 5-year initiative, funded by GoOdisha, focuses on evidence-based governance using econometrics, data science, and machine learning. DPIC aims to improve decision-making in Odisha and build data capabilities among government officials.

About The Role

The University of Chicago Trust DPIC India is hiring a Data Analyst to analyse large datasets, extract insights, and provide recommendations for enhancing development initiatives in Odisha. The role contributes to evidence-based decision-making and impactful policy development.

Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with occasional travel to field locations or Delhi.
Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

Data Collation: Organize, clean, and catalog administrative datasets, and assist in building a modern data analysis repository. Extract data using APIs and other tools as needed.
Data Quality Assurance: Perform data cleaning, validation, and quality control to maintain accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Use advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyse large datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
Data Visualization and Reporting: Create clear and appealing visualizations, reports, and dashboards to aid stakeholder decision-making.
Ethical Data Handling: Ensure compliance with data user agreements, safeguarding privacy and confidentiality throughout the data lifecycle.
Collaborate with researchers, government officials, and team members.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager or senior management.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist, preferably in the development sector.
Proven experience with large administrative datasets; experience working with governments is a plus.

Competencies

Proficiency in data compilation, cleaning, organization, and harmonization.
Experience with large datasets, administrative data, and geospatial data.
Skills in data mining, web scraping, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
Expertise in programming languages like Stata, Python, or R, and GIS tools.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and big data technologies (e.g., AWS) is desirable.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving requirements.
Passion for the development sector and commitment to creating a positive impact.
Fluent in English; working knowledge of Oriya and/or Hindi is an advantage.