JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Title: MIS Officer
Department: Program Implementation
Location: Piprahi , Sheohar
Grade
Reporting to: Program Manager
Level Of Contact With Children: 1 (Direct contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Child Protection & Gender Equality Policies.
Travel Requirement: up to 40% of time
KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
About the role:
The position will be responsible for data and information collation in Focused Development Program- Khushali project for 13 villages of East Champaran District, Bihar. The incumbent will provide necessary support in documentation, assessment, evaluation, project reports, and develop case studies. He/she will provide inputs and guidance to field teams on beneficiary need assessment, documentation, compiling information for reports, case studies etc. He/She will manage the Project Beneficiary Data base and all other documentation aspect of the Project.
MIS Data Officer will work under the guidance of Program Manager and State Project Lead for program quality enhancement and reporting purposes. Job responsibilities of incumbent will include, but not be limited to, following tasks.
Key responsibilities:
Primary data:
• He/she will be responsible for all data collection, collation, maintaining beneficiary profiles.
• He/she will be responsible for periodic beneficiaries’ data cleaning and consolidation to provide program-based information dashboard for easy access.
• Provide data - primary and secondary for writing reports as required.
• Develop web-based surveys using digital platform to collate beneficiary information.
• Provide support for program surveys, studies, evaluations commissioned under the aegis of project or otherwise for providing improved services to beneficiaries.
Secondary data:
• Collect essential program information on public policy and from various government institutions, including central ministries, civil society and statistical agencies for program enhancement;
• Compile and share thematic information about various schemes, services, and activities, other than project, with team for better beneficiary reach and benefit.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefs, and draft technical sections based on analyses;
Knowledge management:
• Build capacity of project team on program quality enhancement, web-tools and digital platforms.
• Visit field operation areas for improving of project activity quality, interviewing beneficiaries, community etc. for project satisfaction, as and when required.
• Support project team in developing presentations for meetings, and consultations with regard to data and statistical inferences.
Monitoring and Evaluation :
• Develop and maintain a robust Management Information System (MIS) to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyze data from the field to assess the effectiveness of the project.
Reporting:
• Prepare comprehensive reports on project activities, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of reports as per project requirements.
Documentation :
• Maintain accurate documentation of project activities, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and correspondence.
Quality Assurance:
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines, protocols, and standards.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments and recommend corrective actions as needed.
This role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, along with proficiency in
MIS software and data analysis tools. The MIS and Project Officer will report directly to the Program Manager and work closely with them to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Graduate/Postgraduate /MBA with experience of working in field of development sector.
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience
Skill Set :
• 3+ years of monitoring, implementation evaluation, and/or learning experience of in public health, education, Child rights and child centred programs
• Excellent knowledge on excel with knowledge of other MS Office programs
• Knowledge of data analysis using statistical test, data modelling and projections
• Ability to develop presentations (PowerPoint), narrative (Word), or numerical (Excel) forms.
• Experience in donor reporting as well as using large data and compiling information
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute dashboards using excel and access.
• Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized control trial methodologies
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Experience in designing the data entry formats for survey instruments, data collection tools, as well as training and managing decentralized teams.
• Experience in handling ICT based data.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to field locations frequently and collaborate with colleagues.
Compensation and Employment:
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to apply:
Please send us your updated resume along with suitability note (single Word document only) for the position of “MIS Officer – Piprahi, Sheohar, Bihar” at planindiacareers@planindia.org. Please mention “MIS Officer- Piprahi, Sheohar, Bihar” in the subject line. Please also share your current salary and expectation in the resume.
Last date for sending applications is 28th October 2026.
Applications would be assessed on rolling basis.