Data Specialist in ACTED

Assignment

The Data Specialist will lead the cross-unit data processes and technically supervise the data team working across all units in Ukraine and ensure a regular coordination of the data work's progress. Under the supervision of the Cross Cutting Technical Team (CCTT) unit lead, the Data Specialist will be responsible for technical management and capacity-building of the mission’s data staff, ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of mission-wide data processes, internal and external coordination around data, and supporting the implementation of the CCTT’s strategy. 

This role will require advanced expertise in data processing, management, and strategic thinking, as well as the ability to lead project development and manage data staff and collaborate across teams and HQ to ensure data excellence and consistency within the existing workflows.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Maintenance and development of tools and processes

• Responsible for maintaining the existing data processing systems according to IMPACT guidelines.
• Maintain and develop existing data pipelines and ensure finalizing documentation for existing tools and instruments.
• In coordination with the Assessment team, co-construct qualitative and quantitative data tools, ensuring data requirements of the research cycle/assessment are met.
• In response to identified needs, create tools and workflows to improve efficiency of research cycles.

 Technical management and capacity support for data staff

• Supervise and line manage the CCTT Senior Data Officer 
• Provide functional line management, focusing on capacity building and skills development for junior data staff.
• Provide input on recruitment, onboarding, and appraisals of data staff.
• Provide regular support and technical backstopping with unit-level senior data staff to optimize unit-level data capacity.
• Coordinate project workflows and communications to meet deadlines within mission.
• Develop capacity building and training program for the data staff on data processes, creating and using tools, dashboards, and others.
• Develop and implement the training sessions for the Data, GIS and Assessment teams on relevant data tools and workflows.

 Ensure quality and efficiency of mission-wide data processes 

• Ensure that relevant IMPACT data standards, guidelines, workflows, and SoPs are implemented consistently across the mission.
• Implement best practices for data storage, backup, and recovery to minimize the risk of data loss.

 Internal and External coordination 

• Close cooperation with the Senior Management Team, Assessment team, Field, and technical teams to align data processes with organizational goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for HQ regarding global-level data priorities.
• Ensure that knowledge and learning processes are shared across the mission and with HQ.
• Facilitate knowledgesharing across units and with external partners.
• Where relevant, build partnerships with stakeholders to promote the adoption of innovative data tools and processes.

 Other

• Contribute to the development of the CCTT strategy in Ukraine and ensure the implementation of all aspects related to data.
• Abide by ACTED’s Security, Administration, and relevant HR, Logistics and Finance rules and regulations. 

 REQUIREMENTS

• University-level education in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. 
• Advanced proficiency in data processing, including work related to data visualization. 
• Strong knowledge of R, Python, SQL, or equivalent programming languages.
• Experience in STATA or relevant software.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other similar data visualization tools is a good advantage. 
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
• Knowledge of GIS tools and spatial analysis is an advantage.
• Research and analytical skills are required (understanding of sampling frameworks and their application, an ability to analyze large data sets and conduct temporal or spatial trend analysis). 
• Conduct capacity building and training teams and partners in data skills.  
• Strong ability to work autonomously and multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically & analytically. 
• Ability to take on feedback regarding concepts and ideation. 
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with change, motivated to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English.  

Сonditions

• Salary is defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance. 
• Cozy office in the central part of the city. 
• Flexible working hours. 
• Medical insurance after 3 months of work. 
• 28 days of leave and 3 casual leave days.

How to apply:
Please submit a CV in English to apply for this position. Please make sure your CV clearly shows why you would be a good fit for this position with REACH. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACTED is an equal opportunity employer.

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