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Transform Governance in Uttar Pradesh: CEGIS Announces Strategic Expansion and Hiring Drive

The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) has officially launched its operations in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the mission to enhance state capacity through data-driven governance. By entering into a strategic partnership with the state’s Finance and Planning Departments, CEGIS aims to build high-impact teams dedicated to institutional transformation.

A Strategic Vision for Uttar Pradesh

The collaboration between CEGIS and the Government of Uttar Pradesh is designed to strengthen administrative effectiveness through several core focus areas:

• Establishing a Financial Analytics Unit (FAU): This dedicated unit will operate within the Finance Department to streamline fiscal management.

• Strengthening Data Systems: The partnership will focus on refining data infrastructure to ensure more effective planning and public service delivery.

• Capacity Building: Efforts will be directed toward fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making across government levels.

Career Opportunities: Join the Mission in Lucknow

To support these ambitious goals, CEGIS is actively hiring for multiple Senior Program Associate roles based in Lucknow. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience and a passion for turning complex analysis into actionable policy are encouraged to apply.

1. Senior Program Associate – Project Delivery

This role focuses on the execution and scaling of innovative governance solutions.

• Responsibilities: Coordinating with government stakeholders, designing data-driven pilots, and conducting root cause analysis.

• Key Requirements: Expertise in generating actionable insights and proficiency in technical tools such as STATA, R, or Python.

2. Senior Program Associate – Outcome Measurement

Focused on accountability, this role drives research and impact evaluation.

• Responsibilities: Leading large-scale data collection projects and co-designing solutions with government partners.

• Key Requirements: A solid background in impact evaluation and project management, with comfort using STATA or R.

3. Senior Program Associate – Strategic Public Finance

This position is ideal for experts in fiscal policy and budget reform.

• Responsibilities: Analyzing state budgets to identify reform opportunities and decoding datasets to improve governance processes.

• Key Requirements: Proven experience in budget analysis for government departments and technical skills in STATA, R, or Python.

How to Apply

CEGIS is looking for sharp thinkers ready to make a tangible impact on Indian governance. Interested candidates can learn more about these opportunities and apply through the official website at www.cegis.org.

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