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Job Title:  Senior Data Officer

Organisation: ACTED Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non-discrimination. ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 38 countries worldwide. ACTED sectors of intervention include emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.

Job Summary: The Senior data officer is responsible to provide technical inputs at all stages of relevant research cycles, including for secondary data reviews, assessment conceptualization, research design, sampling strategy, data cleaning, data analysis, production of information products (inclusive of maps and factsheets), and dissemination of information products, etc. The Senior data officer is responsible for the overall quality of all data related tasks with the Sudan mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Research planning:

• Contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted data management and analysis solutions for REACH research in Sudan, in line with REACH’s relevant research and data guidelines.
• Support (as designated by line manager) sampling design, creation and management of data collection tools (ODK or KoBo), training on data cleaning and management techniques, support for data analysis set up (specifically conducted in the R environment).
• Contribute to draft research ToRs with a specific focus on sampling, data collection tools, the data analysis plan, as well as data management plan;
• Support the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring requirements of research cycle/assessment are met;
• In coordination with relevant assessment and GIS officer(s), support construction of quantitative sample;
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned tasks throughout the research cycle. Ensure that delays or identified problems are reported by writing and orally in a timely manner.

Research Implementation

• When relevant, support the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection;
• When relevant, support oversight of data collection, in line with agreed TORs (including their Annexes), including data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts;
• In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), document all changes in data collection that lead to a modification in the agreed TORs, ensuring that the REACH CC/CR and IMPACT HQ are informed and agree on the modifications.

Data Management, Cleaning and Analysis

• Monitor accuracy of data collected in line with REACH’s Data Cleaning Minimum Standards Checklist;
• Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies;
• Manage, update and deploy monthly questionnaire;
• Maintain, update and expand R-based systems of data management and analysis for data dissemination and reporting;
• Serve as focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting on assessments.

Drafting of Products

• Ensure that all REACH analysis products the requirements of REACH and concerned partners;
• In support of the Research Manager or CC/CR, as requested, provide regular communication with IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for analysis outputs
• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate data and analysis products (such as factsheets, graphics, webmaps, dashboards), which comply with REACH’s guidelines;
• Ensure findings are accurately reported given the data collection and analysis methodology planned in TORs.
• Ensure that all analysis outputs are validated by IMPACT HQ before external release;
• When relevant, in close coordination with IMPACT HQ, support the regular maintenance and update of online products;

Knowledge Sharing and Learning Processes

• Provide content and contributes to lessons learned exercises
• Support the capacity building of data, field, and assessment staff in terms of data processes and softwires.
• Organize relevant trainings for team members on topics related to data handling and management.

Internal Coordination

• Actively participate in regular team meetings;
• Ensure regular coordination and exchange with relevant colleagues;
• Ensure regular communication with HQ Research Design and Data unit.
• Engage in the development and implementation of REACH’s strategy in (country).

Data Confidentiality and Protection

• The Senior Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with REACH’s data protection policy and SOPs.
• He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to REACH and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with REACH.

Key Performance Indicators

• Projects successfully completed according to objectives
• New projects successfully developed
• Relationships with external actors built
• Supportive and effective management of team

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Excellent academic qualifications. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an asset
• At least four years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
• Excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis required;
• Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Prior experience with humanitarian coordination fora;
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel required;
• Ability to operate Adobe Suite preferred;
• Skills in SPSS, R or related statistical software are considered an asset;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic required

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified Uganda Nationals are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single Document in PDF with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts. Send to uganda.jobs@acted.org with the subject line as APPLICATION FOR SENIOR DATA OFFICER SUDAN -BASED IN UGANDA. Note that Applications sent without this exact subject line and applications not saved with candidates’ names will not be shortlisted.

Deadline: 16th August 2024 by 5pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis and ACTED reserves the right to hire before the deadline.

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