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| Data Analyst | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Research, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-01-06 | Close Date | 2024-01-14 |
| Vacancy No | AA-VA-208 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 1 year with the possibility of extension |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, or research field or in any other relevant field (Master's degree is preferable). | Experience | Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in research, survey, and M&E data analysis. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per the company salary scale |
About Company
About Adroit Associates: Adroit Associates is an international development firm specializing in four pivotal domains that collectively aim to promote prosperity and resilience, specifically in underdeveloped, conflict-affected, and fragile contexts. Their expertise spans research and analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), institutional strengthening, and social and behavior change communication (SBCC). As passionate, data-driven professionals, they are committed to making a real difference in some of the world’s most challenging settings. Their leadership and most staff, as well as those of their local partners, hail from and reside in the conflict-affected regions they serve. This deep-rooted connection, combined with their extensive on-the-ground experience, uniquely positions them as experts on the distinct challenges and opportunities these regions present. In 2023, Adroit Associates broadened its impact by establishing a local presence and forging strategic partnerships in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen, and India. Adroit Associates collaborates with governments, civil society organizations, international aid and development organizations, and corporations through a combination of robust, data-driven research and deep, place-based engagement to make international development more effective, inclusive, and sustainable. They harness the power of evidence and data to co-design and deliver solutions that contribute to transforming the extraordinarily vulnerable communities they serve.
Job Description
The Data Analyst serves as an essential element for all data analysis activities, playing a critical role in supporting project managers and the department head in informed decision-making. This position is central to conducting comprehensive data analysis, improving data quality, and enhancing the efficiency of report-writing processes. The Data Analyst will communicate technical issues with clients, troubleshoot problems with tools like Kobo Toolbox, and implement robust mechanisms for data analysis and reporting. By excelling in this role, the individual contributes directly to the success of programs and services, ensuring data-driven insights shape strategic initiatives and improve overall departmental performance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Data Collection and Processing:
- Collect, clean, and preprocess raw data from diverse sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Implement efficient data storage and retrieval mechanisms.
Data Analysis:
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.
- Utilize statistical methods to draw meaningful conclusions from data sets.
Reporting and Visualization:
- Develop and implement up-to-date mechanisms to check data quality.
- Check the data quality collected from the field and provide necessary feedback for improvement of data quality.
- Create insightful and visually appealing reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Participate in meetings with clients and communicate on technical issues related to data quality, use of tools, and data analysis.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize the data infrastructure and enhance data accuracy.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in data analysis and visualization.
- Propose and implement improvements to data collection and analysis processes.
- Provide training to all team members on data analysis techniques, software, and tools.
Job Requirement
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in analytics, economics, statistics, mathematics, social science, research, or any other relevant field (a master's degree is preferable).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in research, survey, and M&E data analysis.
- Recent experience in data analysis and data visualization;
- Experience and advanced knowledge of KoBo and ODK tools are highly required.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and SPSS
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Key Competencies for Data Analyst:
- Project Management Skills:
- Ability to assist in planning, executing, and overseeing projects efficiently.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Project Coordination:
- Competence in coordinating various project elements, ensuring adherence to timelines, objectives, and quality standards.
- Team Work:
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and project delivery.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise:
- Experienced in overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Quality Assurance Knowledge:
- Experience implementing quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards and client requirements.
- Financial Management:
- Ability to collaborate with finance teams to monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective project management.
- Effective Reporting Skills:
- Experience preparing and submitting progress reports summarizing project achievements, challenges, and recommended actions.
- Documentation Management:
- Skills in maintaining accurate project documentation compliant with organizational and client requirements.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Ability to use statistical and data collection tools like SPSS, STATA, R, PowerBI, and Kobo Toolbox for project management and research purposes.
- Communication and organizational skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed for the clear conveyance of project information.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing project schedules, budgets, and resources efficiently.
Adroit Associates Values
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Adroit Associates’ values:
- Passion for Positive Change: We place the lives of communities at the forefront of all our work. We believe transformation is possible and approach each project with enthusiasm and a passion for positive change.
- Commitment to Quality: We are rigorous, robust, and evidence-based in the work we undertake. We plan and control for quality and do all it takes to achieve the high standards we expect of ourselves and those we serve.
- Upholding Integrity: We abide by the highest professional and ethical principles in everything we do. We take complete ownership of and provide accountability for our work.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptability: We strive to be the best at what we do by maintaining an internal culture of critical thinking, openly sharing our successes and failures, and engaging in reflection and learning.
Submission Guideline
If you are interested in this position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume in PDF format to jobs@adroitassociates.org IMMEDIATELY and before January 14, 2024.
Note:
- Please mention the position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Data Analyst, AA-VA-208); otherwise, your application may not be considered