Data & R Specialist at 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.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates to support and oversee our REACH team in Nigeria in the capacity below:

Job Title: Data & R Specialist

Reference No.: 22/NGA/DRS
Location: Abuja (with travel to the field)
Department: REACH
Contract Duration: 6 months
Starting Date: ASAP

Position Profile

• The Data / R Specialist would support across all three units and streams of work.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, the REACH Data / R Specialist will be responsible for the design of data processes, the management of large sets of data, and primarily supporting of the mission’s units with data-related tasks, including cleaning, analysis, reporting, and automating recurring tasks. This Encompasses –

Designing Innovative Data Solutions:

• Taking the lead on engaging creatively with new and existing data analysis approaches to identify opportunities for innovation, improved data quality, and increased strategic engagement with data;
• Improving data quality by automating data checking and cleaning processes in R, including for large country-wide assessments;
• Automating recurrent data analysis processes to reduce the amount of time between data collection and the creation of information products;
• Designing products and technical processes to improve the use of and engagement with REACH data within the humanitarian response;
• Supporting the development of innovative frameworks for data analysis, such as early warning systems and methods for needs prioritisation, by providing technical expertise.

Assessment Support:

• Supporting team members with designing and implementing assessment strategies and methodologies, including sampling frameworks, data analysis plans, data collection tools, and data quality checks;
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of REACH data as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information;
• Managing the analysis of data in line with IMPACT’s guidelines;
• Designing and producing engaging information products, including dashboards, reports, and maps;

Technical Support:

• Advising staff on IMPACT Initiative’s R based analysis packages, developed by IMPACT headquarters in Geneva;
• Working with staff to troubleshoot issues with existing scripts and data processes;
• Training staff on statistical analysis and programming;
• Pro-actively identifying data support needs across the mission and addressing them.

Requirements

• Excellent Academic Qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) including Master’s level Statistics courses in R required;
• Advanced experience analysing complex data with R required;
• Experience with designing dashboard through software such as Shiny or Tableau required;
• Experience with cleaning large datasets required;
• Experience conducting temporal or spatial trends analysis required;
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify outliers and key trends, and to situate findings in a winder context required;
• Advanced understanding of database management required;
• Strong skills in Excel required;
• Good understanding of quantitative sampling and sampling frameworks;
• Experience writing R packages an asset;
• Knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages an asset;
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (QGIS, ArcGIS) a strong asset;
• Experience conducting data collection an asset;
• Ability to design and operate Kobo, ODK or similar mobile data collection tools required;
• A self-starter with a strong existing ability to work independently;
• Good attention to detail, and commitment to producing high-quality work;
• International Environment House 2, Chemin de Balexert 9,1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
• Openness to feedback and willingness to learn;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural and cross-country environment, requiring flexibility
• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
• A sense of humour with bugs and bucket showers required!

Remuneration 

• Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Food allowance and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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