Project Associate: Technology

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States

The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) is dedicated to helping Indian state governments improve development outcomes through four key pillars:

1. Outcome Measurement – Reliable data collection for goal setting and progress monitoring.
2. Personnel Management – Competency-based hiring, training, and appraisals.
3. Strategic Public Finance – Evidence-based resource allocation.
4. State and Market Collaboration – Efficient systems to leverage external actors.

Founded by Prof. Karthik Muralidharan and philanthropist Ashish Dhawan, CEGIS partners with state governments to enhance their governance capacity and implement transformative reforms.

About the Role

The Project Associate - Technology will work on the development and maintenance of Web, Android, and iOS applications for CEGIS. The ideal candidate should be proficient in front-end technologies and mobile app development, with a preference for experience in dynamic startup environments.

Organisation: Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)
Location: Flexible - NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, or Hyderabad (with potential travel across India)
Compensation: Competitive with Indian social sector pay scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive mobile applications (Web, Android, iOS).
• Collaborate with designers to implement visually appealing interfaces.
• Ensure the technical feasibility and optimization of UI/UX designs.
• Integrate front-end with back-end components.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with industry trends in mobile app development.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience as a Mobile Developer, ideally in a startup.
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and libraries (jQuery, Bootstrap).
• Knowledge of HTML5, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile app development for Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter).
• Basic understanding of back-end technologies (Node.js, Python/Django, PHP).
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and DevOps practices is beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with server-side rendering and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and Agile/Scrum processes.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent, adaptable, and detail-oriented.

Application Process

• Self-Declaration: Applicants are expected to declare adherence to CEGIS’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment.
• Pre-Reads: Candidates are encouraged to review the CEGIS Concept Note, CEGIS Snapshot 2023-24, and relevant podcasts by Prof. Karthik Muralidharan.

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