Designation: Junior Executive MIS & MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning &

Data Operations)

Organization: SwitchON Foundation

Location: Kolkata

Work Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in data entry, MIS support, or basic MEL operations

Compensation: 1.80 to 2.40 LPA (Commensurate with experience and last salary drawn)

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English,Hindi and Bengali.

Position Summary The Junior Executive MIS & MEL will provide operational support for data collection,

MIS database maintenance, and routine program reporting across SwitchON Foundations initiatives. Working under the guidance of senior team members, this role involves assisting field teams with digital data collection, performing basic data cleaning, and ensuring timely data entry into organizational dashboards.

This is an entry-level position ideal for a detail-oriented candidate looking to build a career in data management, monitoring, and impact evaluation within the development sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. MIS Maintenance & Data Entry Support the day-to-day updating and maintenance of program databases, trackers, and

MIS sheets.

Assist field staff in entering quantitative and qualitative data accurately into digital formats.

Maintain organized records of program files, participant lists, and monitoring records.

2. Data Quality Checks & Field Verification Conduct initial data cleaning to identify missing values, duplicate entries, and simple errors.

Follow up with field teams to resolve basic data discrepancies and missing information.

Conduct occasional field visits across West Bengal to cross-check reported data against physical records.
- Reporting & Basic Data Summaries

Assist in preparing weekly and monthly routine data summaries, tables, and basic charts.

Help prepare data inputs for donor reports, program reviews, and team meetings.

Support the team with basic ad-hoc data requests as needed.

- Field Support & Digital Tools

Assist field staff with digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, Google

Forms).





Participate in program monitoring visits and help organize documentation for baseline/endline surveys.

Educational Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information

Technology, Commerce, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience: 12 years of hands-on experience in data entry, basic MIS management,

or program coordination.

Technical & Core Skills

Good working knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets (sorting, filtering, basic formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, VLOOKUP, and data entry formats).

Basic familiarity with digital survey forms (Google Forms, Kobo Toolbox).

High attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to follow instructions under tight timelines.

Reporting & Administrative Details

Reporting To: Senior Executive / MEL Manager

Travel Requirements: Occasional field travel across project locations in West Bengal for data collection and verification. (Official travel, stay, and logistics will be reimbursed as per organizational policy.)

Compensation

Annual CTC: Rs 1.80-2.40 Lakhs per annum

Additional Benefits: Reimbursements for official travel and expenses as per organizational policy.

Application Process To apply, please complete the application form and upload your updated CV to this link:

https://forms.gle/NmTGoJeumhFeSKkj8

About SwitchON Foundation

Established in 2008, SwitchON Foundation is a pioneering non-profit organisation committed to driving sustainable development through creative solutions in climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods, and industry decarbonization. With a passionate team of over 175 professionals, we operate across 10 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart technologies and practices.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, SwitchON Foundation takes pride in its inclusive and diverse workplace, with strong representation of women in leadership roles. Our impact is amplified through a combination of innovative programs, social enterprises, and strategic policy advocacy aimed at creating lasting change.

To learn more about our work, please visit: www.switchon.org.in

📌 Junior Executive-MIS & MEL (Kolkata)
🏢 SwitchON Foundation
📍 Kolkata