Program Analyst

Job Description: To work closely with the President’s team and with respective business heads on operations, data analysis, market research needs, and insights to achieve strategic objectives. Provides analysis and insights to support with the incubation of programs, some of which may have organizational impact. They must be adept at using MS tools (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) for data analysis and reporting, comfortable using AI for secondary research, be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. They will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Key responsibilities Assist & coordinate the strategy planning exercise. Coordinate with global business heads, identify concerns and manage executive reporting Planning, organizing, & supporting primary/secondary research by working closely with internal teams and/ or external partners, beneficiaries, Govt. channels etc. Conduct secondary research and gather data that is relevant to entrepreneurial and livelihoods ecosystem. Assist with business strategy through Collaborating with Business, product & tech, analytics, Marketing, and other function teams to proactively identify, develop & drive strategies & initiatives. Provide data-driven analysis and insights to facilitate executive decision support. Assist program manager in incubation process of new initiatives and periodic reviews and assessment of programs. Ability to conceptualize, implement new processes, create - update - follow up, attention to detail, working under stringent deadlines and aggregating and interpreting data. Role competencies Strong analytical skills with ability to read and analyse data and present in the desired format. Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners. Expert level written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Requirements Proficiency in data analysis and secondary research. Advanced competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong competency in PBI (Power BI). Understanding of various research methodologies and conduct quantitative analysis. Various Programs at Wadhwani Foundation: Wadhwani Skills Network: Empowers millions of students with core and future job-ready skills to attain sustainable family wages. Wadhwani Entrepreneur Network: Inspires, educates, and enables tens of thousands of start-up entrepreneurs. Wadhwani Advantage: Empowers thousands of small and medium size businesses with capabilities to maximize their growth potential. Wadhwani Institute of Technology and Policy : Leverages emerging technology for well-informed policy formulation, implementation, and outcomes/impact measurement. Wadhwani Institute for Digital Public Health (Vision ): US-based, global platform for enabling digital transformation of public health organizations and programs to advance their speed, scale, impact to improve the lives of hundreds of millions. Wadhwani Charitable Foundation Funds Initiatives in: Biotechnology: Wadhwani Research Centre for Biotechnology at IITB US-India Business Policies: Wadhwani Chair at CSIS Electronics Education: Wadhwani Electronic Labs at IITB