Analyst- Social Sector -SME – CREST and Inst. BD – CRISIL Limited

CRISIL is a an agile and innovative, global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. We are India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions. A strong track record of growth, culture of innovation and global footprint sets us apart. We have delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers. CRISIL’s businesses operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. CRISIL is majority owned by S&P Global Inc., a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

Who we serve CRISIL’s clients range from micro, small and medium companies to large corporates, investors, to top global financial institutions. We work with commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, private equity players and asset management companies globally. We also work with governments and policy makers in the infrastructure space in India and in other emerging markets. How we add value Our analyses, insights and solutions help lenders, borrowers, issuers, investors, regulators and intermediaries make sound decisions. We help clients manage and mitigate risks, take pricing and valuation decisions, reduce time to market, generate more revenue and enhance returns.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, adaptation, testing and mainstreaming of best/good practices in needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and research

• Assist the team in preparation of analytical reports and provide technical expertise on data quality issues, develop plans for data-quality improvement and monitoring and supervising their implementation

• Define metrics and formats for impact reporting across different channels and donors

• Provide technical inputs in design and implementation of impact assessments and third-party monitoring and evaluation

• Analyzing MIS data provided by stakeholders for measuring impact and suggesting mid-course corrections

• Synthesizing research, monitoring evaluation, and communicating key findings to relevant stakeholders

• Developing scope of work and contributing to the process for hiring research firms/ field data collection agencies, and providing day-to-day oversight and supervision of hired research firms

• Using appropriate statistical techniques for determining sample selection and monitoring, and analytical approaches for research studies as well as data analytics

• Undertaking field visits as per need

Role Requirements:

To be eligible for the job, the candidate must:

• Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management/ Master in Social Work (MSW) or allied from a premier institute (TISS/XISS/IRMA/DSW/XIMB)

• Have studied financial accounting, statistics and economics as subjects at graduate or post-graduate level

What we prefer in the candidate

• 2-4 years related experience with leading consulting/ research firms and on projects in various thematic areas (livelihood, women and child rights, healthcare, etc)

• Experience of conducting research and programmatic evaluations and demonstrated ability to provide technical support on monitoring and evaluation of programme and research studies

• Technical prowess in monitoring and evaluation and data analytics, and excellent skills in using quantitative (e.g. SPSS) and qualitative tools, with high-level skills in using MS Excel, MS Access, pivot tables, etc.

• Ability to work collaboratively, support and manage negotiations, and reach consensus among multiple private sector stakeholders

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and writing skills

• Excellent collaborative skills and leadership through execution

• Must possess strong business acumen and logical/critical thought processes.

• Outstanding communications, organizational, and execution skills.

• Demonstrated cross-cultural, teamwork skills and ability to foresee issues and initiate appropriate action

• Flexibility and willingness to travel even to remote locations for field visits

To Apply : If interested please share your resume at preeti.asthana@ext-crisil.com