Data Officer
IMPACT Initiatives
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT
- Research planning and design through leading on sampling design and in coordination with relevantassessment and GIS staff construct quantitative sample ;
- Providingtraining on data cleaning and management techniques;
- Overseeing data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).
DATA MANAGEMENT
- Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy of data collected, cross-checking data collected in the field;
- Maintaining R-based systems of data management and analysis, serving as the focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting;
- Developing cleaning and analysis (descriptive, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analyses) scripts in R ;
- Contributing to the automatization of data analysis processes.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
- Developing information products and dashboards with the collected data;
- Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;
- Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.
The Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT s data protection policy and SOPs. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.
Desired Candidate Profile
At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role preferable in the humanitarian field; Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills; Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage; Proven ability to work independently; Strong presentation, and organisational skills; Ability to multitask with tight deadlines; Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility; Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related); Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment. Past experience in the region is desirable; Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- IT Software
Keywords
- Data Officer
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IMPACT Initiatives
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED s operational support on its fields of intervention.
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