The City Data and Analytics Platform (CDAP) is a flagship initiative that enables governments to access, integrate, and use data for better decision-making, planning, and monitoring across urban departments and cities.

The Associate Data Science will support the development and application of analytics and data engineering solutions for the City Data and Analytics Platform (CDAP) and related data-driven initiatives at Janaagraha. This role focuses on high-quality data sourcing, cleaning, processing, spatial analysis, and production of insights and visualisations for internal and government partners. The position requires solid analytical and technical skills with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively with senior team members and stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

CDAP Data Management and Analytics Support
- Support sourcing, cleaning, validation, and standardisation of datasets, including spatial and administrative data.
- Assist in developing and maintaining ETL (extract-transform-load) pipelines, APIs, and data processing workflows under guidance from senior team members.




- Conduct statistical analysis, geospatial analysis, and visualisation to produce insights on city performance.
- Create and update dashboards and data documentation, including metadata and quality check logs.

Applied Research and RMEL Support
- Contribute to quantitative analysis for applied research studies and evaluations.
- Prepare analytical summaries, charts, and briefs to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Support the testing of analytical prototypes and use cases that demonstrate value for urban governance.

Stakeholder Interaction and Team Collaboration
- Interface with government and external data providers for dataset access, clarification, and format standardisation, with support from senior colleagues.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, demos, and training materials.
- Collaborate with technology, research, and policy colleagues to deliver shared outco

📌 Associate Data Science (New Delhi)
🏢 Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
📍 New Delhi