Anunțuri de Angajare

EACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

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 Data Officer to support our REACH team in Moldova.

Department: REACH
Position: Data Officer
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Chisinau
Starting Date: ASAP

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Officer’s responsibilities include the following:

RESEARCH PLANNING:

• Contribute towards identifying and implementing effective and adapted data management and analysis solutions for IMPACT research, in line with IMPACT’s relevant research and data guidelines and SOPs.
• Support sampling design, creation and management of data collection tools (ODK/KoBo), training on data cleaning and management techniques, and support for data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).
• Contribute to designing research Terms of reference with a specific focus on sampling, data collection tools, the data analysis plan, as well as data management plan.
• In coordination with relevant assessment and GIS officers, support the construction of quantitative sample.

RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION

• When relevant, support the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection;
• When relevant, support oversight of data collection, in line with agreed TORs, including data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts;
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.
• Document all changes in data collection that lead to a modification in the agreed TORs, ensuring that the IMPACT CC and IMPACT HQ are informed and agree on the modifications.

DATA MANAGEMENT, CLEANING AND ANALYSIS

• Monitor accuracy of data collected in line with IMPACT’s Data Cleaning Minimum Standards Checklist;
• Cross-check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies;
• Manage, update and deploy monthly questionnaires;
• Maintain, update and expand R-based systems of data management and analysis for data dissemination and reporting;
• Serve as a focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting on assessments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Academic Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
• Research skills Demonstrable experience in data science. Excellent data analysis skills.
• Software skills Advanced knowledge of programming fundamentals mainly in R, Python, STATA, or equivalent statistical software. Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred extra knowledge of ArcGIS an advantage.
• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience. Experience in humanitarian settings highly desirable;
• Management skills Team management experience and skills highly desirable;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles;
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable;
• Language skills Fluency in English is required, competency in Russian / Moldovan is an asset;
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Competitive salary depending on knowledge and experience;
• Unique experience in an international organization;
• Trainings;
• Unlimited access to coffee and tea;
• Special benefits package for employees;
• Opportunities for growth and development;
• Working closely with international staff;
• Fresh fruit mix in the office;
• Psychological support through sessions.

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Send your application (resume and cover letter) to mda.hr@acted.org

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