Data Manager in Kolkata
The Child in Need Institute (CINI) is hiring a full-time Data Manager in Kolkata with a monthly salary up to Rs. 50,000. Candidates need a relevant postgraduate degree and 3+ years of experience in data management or analytics. Applications with CVs must be submitted to jobs@cinindia.org by 26 July 2026.
7/20/20263 min read
Career Opportunity: Child in Need Institute (CINI) Announces Urgent Vacancy for Data Manager in Kolkata
Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for driving evidence-based social change? The Child in Need Institute (CINI), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering children and communities, has announced an urgent vacancy for a full-time Data Manager. Based in Kolkata, India, this critical role offers a unique opportunity to lead data governance, enhance reporting systems, and support digital data frameworks that directly impact grassroots program implementation.
Job Overview & Compensation
Position: Data Manager
Location: Kolkata, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Up to Rs. 50,000 per month (negotiable based on experience and skills)
Application Deadline: 26 July 2026
About the Role
CINI is seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Data Manager to oversee multi-source project data management and ensure the highest standards of data quality.
In this role, you will act as the foundational bridge between field operations and evidence-based decision-making. Key high-level expectations include compiling, cleaning, validating, and managing vast datasets, alongside creating impactful reports and dashboards. Additionally, the Data Manager will serve as the primary liaison with external IT vendors and developers to optimize CINI's Integrated Data Management System (IDMS).
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will lead initiatives across five core functional areas:
1. Data Management & Quality Assurance
Compile, consolidate, and process project datasets received from various field locations and partners.
Conduct strict data cleaning, validation, deduplication, and consistency checks.
Design and maintain robust master databases and reporting datasets.
Identify missing or erroneous data patterns, providing timely feedback to field teams for correction.
Standardize data management protocols, validation rules, and comprehensive documentation.
2. Data Analysis & Reporting
Generate routine project reports, interactive dashboards, and visual summaries using Microsoft Excel and modern reporting tools.
Deliver accurate, structured datasets to program teams to foster data-driven decisions.
Prepare specialized datasets optimized for external stakeholder reporting, donor compliance, monitoring, and financial audits.
3. IDMS Coordination & Digital Data Systems
Act as the technical point of contact for the external IT vendor/developer managing the IDMS.
Translate operational program needs into clear, structured technical specifications for system developers.
Oversee system bugs, feature requests, enhancements, and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before deployment.
4. Field Support & Capacity Building
Provide technical guidance to field staff regarding data entry formats and quality benchmarks.
Organize targeted training sessions covering digital data collection tools, Excel functions, and IDMS usage.
Develop user manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and data guidelines.
5. Data Governance & Compliance
Enforce strict compliance regarding data security, user access permissions, and automated backup protocols.
Support periodic internal and external data audits while promoting excellent data sanitation habits.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education
Post Graduate or higher degree in Statistics, Demography, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
Added Advantage: Professional certifications in Advanced Excel, database management, data analytics, or Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).
Experience & Technical Skills
Minimum of 3 years of active experience in database administration, project data reporting, or data management.
Strong proficiency in managing large datasets using MS Excel (including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, conditional formatting, and ideally Macros/VBA).
Experience with statistical software (e.g., STATA or SPSS) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with SQL, relational databases, cloud-based architectures, and basic API integrations.
Experience with visualization suites like Power BI, Looker Studio, or Tableau is preferred.
Previous experience supporting multi-location projects, preferably within the NGO, public health, education, or development sectors.
Equal Opportunity & Workplace Policies
CINI is an equal opportunity employer. Eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, are strongly encouraged to apply. CINI strictly adheres to child protection frameworks, sexual harassment at workplace safety policies, and progressive HR regulations to guarantee a safe, inclusive working environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified professionals must submit their applications on or before 26 July 2026.
To apply, email your updated CV alongside a tailored cover letter to jobs@cinindia.org, ensuring you copy (CC) purbita@cinindia.org.
Important Note: The subject line of your email must read exactly: “Application for the Post of Data Manager.”
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