Analyst, Foundations Advisory

Position:
Analyst

Location:

Delhi NCR

Business Unit:
Foundations Advisory

About Sattva

Since 2009, Sattva has been working with foundations, philanthropists, companies, non-profits, multi-laterals and impact ecosystems across India, Africa, and Asia, on a collective mission to develop scalable impact solutions for a sustainable world. Sattva is driven by impact and powered by knowledge, always striving to bring the right balance of head-heart-hands to its work. We at Sattva believe that age-old problems need new-age thinking and rigorous implementation, with empathy at the core.

And, that's what we deliver through our end-to-end support capabilities covering research, strategy consulting, programme management, impact assessment and more, to maximise social return on every investment.

About The Team

Foundations team collaborates with a network of global philanthropic foundations, alongside multilateral aid agencies, aiming to inform, influence, and profoundly impact social and environmental outcomes resulting from their investments in diverse sectors such as education, child development, gender, health, and more. Our primary focus is on catalysing ecosystem transformation by rigorously solving problems, formulating strategic solutions which are logically sound, effective on the ground and ensuring all stakeholders are effectively engaged while their interests are covered.

The Opportunity

As an Analyst in the Foundations team, you will be an integral part of a team that designs and builds solutions that best address our clients' needs and create measurable impact. As an Analyst, you will get an opportunity to work alongside individuals/teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, program strategy and/or implementation.

Key responsibilities

This role is pivotal to ensuring both speed and quality in project delivery. Therefore, in addition to core skills such as communication, research, data analysis, and project management, a strong professional attitude is essential. Agility, responsiveness to feedback, attention to detail, thoroughness, and a collaborative mindset are critical to success in this role and are integral to Sattva's culture.

Presentation
Present readings/research findings into insights using a visually compelling manner
Adhere to standards of strategic communication (pyramid principle, objective communication, brevity, simplicity)
Develop templates and document key project artefacts, notes, decks, and databases to ensure the efficient delivery of client-facing deliverables.
Data Analysis
Understand the objectives of analytics, the project context, and identify relevant data for achieving objectives
Perform initial shortlisting of relevant data sources and assess quality of data
Support in conducting relevant quantitative/qualitative analysis on the data to cull out meaning relevant to client problem
Present sections of data insights in a concise and meaningful manner using relevant visualisations
Document the approach leveraged as part of the data collection and analysis process

Research
Possess a broad understanding of different types of research, research methodologies, and research frameworks
Conduct primary and secondary research (beginner proficiency in literature review, market research, solution landscape mapping , policy research, etc.)
Prepare interview questions for primary research, manage focus groups, carry out interviews and conduct surveys
Cull out insights from research findings
Project Management
Follow an existing project plan and plan day-to-day responsibilities effectively at an individual level
Contribute towards project planning, create Gantt charts, and sprint plans with guidance from senior team members
Actively track project timelines and takes ownership of project operations
Strive to create a collaborative climate with teams, partners, and clients
Identify, articulate, and report risks effectively and on time
Problem Solving
Possess basic knowledge of problem-solving frameworks (such as issue trees) and use them to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
Bring rigour and curiosity, following due process to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
Conduct primary and secondary research to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem
Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant pieces of information while presenting the problem, approach and solution to key stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement
Practise active listening in internal as well as external discussions
Ensure proactive and regular communication with relevant stakeholders
Build credibility with relevant stakeholders through effective and on time delivery

Key Qualifications And Experiences

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and skillsets:

0-2 years of work experience
Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, development studies, sociology, economics, commerce, or an equivalent degree
At least 2 internship experiences of 2-3 months duration preferably in with non-profits/research…