Dashboard Specialist at RTI International

Overview

The Dashboard Specialist will play a crucial part in designing, creating and maintaining data visualization dashboards that support monitoring and evaluation operation inside the organization. The Dashboard Specialist will report to the MEL Manager, and collaborate with other stakeholders to develop and maintain dashboards that support data driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive dashboards using data visualization tools such as R Shiny, Power BI and Tableau.
• Create visually appealing user-friendly dashboards that effectively communicate key performance indicators metrics and insights related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Data identification, retrieval, processing, cleansing, modelling and publication for dashboards.
• Customize dashboards to meet specific needs of different programs and projects within the organization.
• Maintaining and regularly updating the published dashboards.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of the dashboards by enhancing performance and user experience.
• Ensuring confidential or sensitive data is handled securely and in accordance with data protection laws.
• Provision of training and support to end-users to ensure easy navigation and effective utilization of the dashboards.
• Maintaining documentation of dashboard development processes, data sources and design choices
• Preparation of evidence-based reports to support the dashboard analysis.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with 3 years or Bachelors’ degree with 6 years in Monitoring and Evaluation methods, data science, statistics, analytics, computer science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required, including excellent editing skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
• Ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of data-related end-user applications (example; Excel, Google Sheets)
• Programming in R and/or Python
• Statistics and statistical skills
• Strong skills in data manipulation and analysis
• Ability to gather data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs and data warehouses and integrate it into dashboards for real time updates.
• Basic Project Management skills to manage and prioritize dashboard development projects effectively.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms AWS, Azure, Google Cloud for data storage and processing
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation principles including key performance indicators, program evaluation methodologies and impact assessment.
• Expertise in creating visually appealing and use-friendly dashboards including knowledge of dashboard design principles, layout and interactive elements.
• Self-learner and independent
• Understanding of database management system (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) for data retrieval and storage.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Good knowledge of internet and web protocols and standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of GIS and geospatial tools & techniques.