Lead Information Technology and Systems

Location : Banswara / Udaipur / Jaipur, Rajasthan / Remote

Organizational Context

Our partner organization is a grassroots, community-based non-profit working across rural and tribal regions of western India. With a strong foundation in participatory development principles, the organization focuses on advancing holistic rural transformation through agroecology, community-led governance, children's rights, and climate resilience.

As the organization enters a new phase of growth and digital integration, it seeks a Lead Information Technology and Systems to design and implement a robust, community-centric Management Information System (MIS) and Digital Learning Management System (LMS) that can strengthen knowledge management, decision-making, and learning across programs.

Job Purpose

The role will play a central part in digitizing and systematizing data on rural and tribal communities' agriculture, climate-resilient practices, and indigenous knowledge. The ideal candidate will build internal capacity for data-driven decision-making, facilitate cross-regional knowledge exchange, and strengthen the organization's digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

A. Technical Leadership and System Development

• Lead the design, development, and rollout of an MIS platform to track community data, program outcomes, and research insights.
• Oversee the creation and deployment of a user-friendly LMS for knowledge exchange and learning among field teams and partner organizations.
• Ensure system interoperability, scalability, and data integrity.
• Manage day-to-day IT support, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
• Maintain IT infrastructure, asset inventories, software licenses, and version control records.

B. Capacity Building and Documentation

C. Coordination with Vendors and External Agencies

Ensure compliance with project specifications, timelines, and data privacy standards.

D. Strategic Technology Planning

Provide technical inputs to organizational strategies and operational plans.

Explore emerging technologies and propose innovative IT solutions to strengthen rural and community development programs.

Stay updated on sector trends and digital data governance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Our partner organization offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

We strongly encourage women candidates to apply and contribute to building an inclusive and equitable development ecosystem.