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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has invited applications for 1 Data Officer post under the short-term research project Saksham Pramaan – Programme Evaluation for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). The position is purely on a contractual basis for an initial duration of 3 months, extendable up to March 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the application link at https://forms.gle/wZG5kA7sVJZvjzkt5 by 10th November 2026. The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About TISS Data Officer

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai is inviting applications for a short-term research project titled “Saksham Pramaan – Programme Evaluation for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)”. The project is conducted in consultation with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to design and conduct concurrent and mid-term evaluations of select programmatic interventions under NACP across the country. The Data Officer will work under the technical supervision of a research associate and Manager/s leading the research studies at Saksham Pramaan, TISS.

TISS Data Officer at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in research projects in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates having experience of working with High Risk Groups (HRG) population, ICTC and ART Centres. Conversant in local language in addition to English. Well-versed in reporting and documentation. The candidate should have the necessary research skills of quantitative and qualitative data collection, data management, and analysis. She/he shall have experience in conducting FGDs/IDIs with HRGs and Bridge population.

Essential Skills and Attributes: High level of commitment and integrity and ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent co-ordination and organisational skills, ability to strategise and implement field planning, quantitative and qualitative data collection skills and knowledge, willingness to travel, and sensitivity towards issues relating to HRG communities and PLHIVs.

Desirable: Knowledge of the National AIDS Control Programme and programmatic evaluations.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 45,000 to 50,000 per month, depending upon experience and qualifications. The position is purely on a contractual basis for a short-term research project with an initial duration of 3 months, which can be extended up to March 2026 within the 6-month project time frame.

TISS Data Officer Job Description

• Study the quantitative and qualitative tools, suggest changes, refine the tools to make them user-friendly, and prepare APP-based forms for collecting data
• Coordinate and follow up with all the stakeholders and participants for data collection across all the data collection sites
• Develop a plan for data collection with the guidance of research associate and the study manager
• Organize the training for the consultants at the state/district level
• Monitor overall fieldwork and data collection process
• Travel across different states for data collection
• Assist in primary (quantitative) data collection, collation and cleaning
• Follow up for secondary data across all the data collection sites
• Overlook the data management, including transcription, translation processes
• Carry out secondary data analysis using NACO data
• Undertake qualitative as well as quantitative data analysis
• Assist in report writing
• Support other Saksham Pramaan work as needed/requested by the Programme Team

How to Apply for TISS Data Officer

1. Access the official application form link provided by TISS.
2. Fill out the required application details for the Data Officer post.
3. Submit the completed application form on or before the last date, 10th November 2026.

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