Assistant Manager Management Information System
CurrentAssignment: Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Livelihood Improvement Project Phase - IIClient: Project Management Unit, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (Water Resources, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries)Type of Project: External Aided Project | Funding Agency: Japan International Cooperation Agency [JICA]• Implemented a state-level open-source MIS system using Kobo tools and mWater app, enhancing data collection efficiency.• Managed partnerships and provided organizational support, ensuring effective project implementation at state and district levels.• Presented technical progress and updates to bureaucrats and during joint review meetings with the Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).• Collaborated with international, national, and state-level experts, as well as with inter and intra-departmental teams of the project, coordinating events and preparing technical documents to foster effective communication.• Developed and implemented advanced data collection systems, mapping tools, and analytical processes to optimize fieldwork outcomes.• Created an automated dashboard visualization system leveraging open-source GIS & MIS tools for real-time project monitoring.• Monitored program effectiveness at multiple levels using data from mWater/WASH, utilizing insights to produce strategic reports and advocate for improvements in the APILIP-II program.• Conducted regular training sessions on MIS data collection and reporting systems for department staff and NGOs, enhancing data handling capabilities.• Prepared detailed and periodic progress reports for continuous project monitoring and evaluation.
