Consultant - Dashboard Developer at International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Discovery, Preliminary Design, and Wireframing

• Conduct initial stakeholder meetings to understand project objectives, requirements, and expectations
• Document findings and create a detailed requirements specification document
• Develop preliminary design concepts based on gathered requirements
• Create wireframes and mockups for the user interface and user experience
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and refine designs accordingly

Data Preparation

• Format and clean data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability

Dashboard Development

• Develop the dashboard based on approved designs and requirements

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any bugs or issues
• Perform functional, usability, and performance testing to ensure a seamless user experience

User Training, Maintenance, and Support

• Develop user documentation and guides for onboarding and reference
• Conduct training sessions to help end-users navigate and utilize the dashboard effectively
• Monitor dashboard performance and implement updates or fixes as needed
• Provide a support channel for users to report issues and request assistance

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Essential:

• A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Geospatial Modeling, or Engineering, with extensive practical experience in developing visualization tools and dashboards—a minimum of 5 years post-Bachelor's or 2 years post-Master's degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:

• Proven experience and a demonstrated portfolio in publishing and sharing dashboards
• Strong hands-on expertise in creating interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations
• Proficiency in cleaning, structuring, and analyzing large datasets
• Understanding of fundamental statistical methods and data modeling concepts (e.g., joins, data blending, calculated fields, level-of-detail expressions)
• Knowledge of effective data storytelling principles, including layout design, color theory, and user experience
• Ability to tailor dashboards for different audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders