Data Analyst at Duma works

Position Overview

The Data Analyst will analyze program monitoring data for reporting and provide training and real-time feedback to program staff.

S/he will be responsible for developing a system for, and carrying out routine data quality assessments at field sites, and supporting program staff to trouble shoot data quality problems.

S/he will work with other members of the M&E team to develop and refine data collection tools and support field-based M&E officers to train BOMA mentors to apply the tools.

Data Analyst Job Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide critical analysis and feedback on incoming program data
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of data entered by field teams
• Provide guidance and support to regional M&E Officers to monitor data effectively
• Develop reports for staff to use to ensure the quality of program implementation
• Conduct trainings with field staff on how to effectively monitor data
• Review and update data collection tools and create new tools as needed
• Conduct analysis of current and historical program data
• Use data to identify program gaps and trends
• Compile and present data in a way that is easy to understand
• Innovate new ways to visualize data
• Prepare reports for donors and BOMA staff
• Adhere to project deadlines

Key Performance Metrics:

• Datasets analyzed and reports prepared on time
• Number of DQAs
• Utility of data collection tools

Internal Relationships

• The Data Analyst will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
• The Data Analyst will work with other members of the M&E team including the Data Analyst, Salesforce
• Analysts and field-based M&E Officers to ensure that quality data is collected and analyzed for use for reporting and learning

Qualifications for the Data Analyst Job

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, monitoring and evaluation or other relevant field
• At least one year of experience conducting data analysis using Stata (skills to be tested during interview)
• Knowledge of statistics
• Experience reviewing and cleaning large data sets
• Naturally curious and analytical; able to sort through extensive data and craft hypotheses
• Strong writing skills with experience preparing reports and technical documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, communication and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to project timelines