Sn. Data Officer

Impact Initiative

Kampala, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

JOB DETAILS: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.We are currently looking for a Senior Data Officer to support our team in Ethiopia.Position: Sn. Data OfficerContract duration: 6 months with possibility of extensionLocation: Kampala/Remote with possible travel to AddisStarting Date: June 1st, 2026COUNTRY PROFILESince 2018, Ethiopia has witnessed an escalation in unrest including large-scale displacement, killings, and destruction of property following domestic political changes. Such unrest has exacerbated the impact of climate-related crises, including the most devastating desert locust infestation in 25 years, which has damaged crops and fostered food insecurity. Then in November 2020, conflict erupted in the Tigray region, displacing many Ethiopians, and contributing to an millions of additional people needing assistance in Amhara, Afar and Tigray regions. In August 2023, conflict in Amhara resulted in a state of emergency declaration and restricted movement for citizens across the region. All these events have severely disrupted livelihoods, affected the availability of staple market commodities, and threatened to sharply escalate humanitarian need for vulnerable populations across the country. Currently, the Ethiopia response is active in all 14 regions, addressing the needs of nearly 20 million people in need, with over 4 million people internally displaced.POSITION PROFILEThe Sn. Data Officer position is based in Kampala/remote, with possible travel to Addis This role is fully dedicated to Ethiopia mission projects, providing technical support for each unit in Ethiopia: Sectoral Unit, Intersectoral Unit, and PANDA Team. Under the supervision and direct responsibility of the Data Specialist, the Senior Data Officer will support the production of information products, including dashboards, and provide supervision to national data team members.He/she will work with assessment teams and RMs to develop outputs and analysis for relevant cycles. He/she ensures regular communication with IMPACT research/data teams, which he/she coordinates within the framework of mission projects. He/she ensures efficient communication with his/her direct manager and with IMPACT headquarters. He/she is also responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing capacity-building programme for country level data team members and (where appropriate) providing training. He/she will mentor data staff involved in regional projects on technical aspects.During his/her assignment, the Sn. Data Officer will be hosted by ACTED, IMPACT's global partner, and will be under the responsibility of his/her delegates for all administrative, security, logistics and financial matters. He/she will therefore have to fully comply with ACTED's rules and regulations regarding security, human resources, administration, logistics and finance.Responsibilities or dutiesEstimate the research cycle deadlines and the resources required to implement the regional research cycle. Ensure that deadlines are met and that risks are properly managed, by identifying appropriate solutions in close coordination with the manager.Support assessment teams in the design and implementation of methodologies, tools, sampling, data cleaning and analysis, process automation via R, STATA (or similar), information processing (in developing innovative systems), in close collaboration with country teams (where applicable).Review regional and country level information products and results dissemination strategy, in order to maximize the impact of projects, in accordance with IMPACT research standards and in close coordination with the direct manager.Provide support in improving data quality and monitoring at country level. This includes (but is not exclusive to): supporting teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure their regular updating of geospatial data; training teams to ensure that collected data is geo referenced; support the development of management and analysis systems; support the quality of data and technical information at all stages of research & the involvement of country teams in this regard when requested by country teams;Support assessment teams in the design and implementation of methodologies, tools, sampling, data cleaning and analysis, information processing (in developing innovative systems), in close collaboration with country teams (where applicable)Support and assist country data teams in data analysis, in the creation of tools and training accordingly.DELIVERABLESParticipate in weekly data team meetings (and lead them when required), track progress, and ensure all tasks are advancing according to agreed timelines.Provide technical guidance to data officers on cleaning, analysis, and troubleshooting when required.Regularly liaise with project focal points and RMs to monitor deadlines, anticipate delays, and ensure cycles remain on track.Conduct internal validation of all research cycles, including review of sampling, cleaning and analysis outputs, to ensure alignment with IMPACT/HQ guidelinesEnsure regular maintenance of all mission dashboards (Power BI and Shiny) and contribute to the design and development of new dashboards when required.Experience needed

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Fluency in English is required.
Excellent communication and data visualization skills.
Strong skills in R, and data cleaning/analysis workflows.
Proven skills in Power BI and Shiny operating systems.
Ability to multitask, at times in tight deadlines, over many research cycles.
Strong ability to work independently in support of colleagues and partners.
Ability to work in an intercultural environment.
Previous experience in the region is highly preferred

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