Job Title: Data Analyst – Program Monitoring
Organisation: Raising The Village
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About Organisation:
Raising The Village International (RTV) is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on ending extreme poverty by eliminating immediate barriers of scarcity, nurturing income-generation activities and building local capacity, while moving communities toward economic self-sufficiency. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our East Africa and North American teams work together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.
Job Summary: The Data Analyst works under the Analytics Unit within the VENN department. The Data Analyst is crucial for economic research, data analysis, and program evaluation. He/She will manage data, run economic models, prepare reports, and provide insights for decision-making. This role involves collaborating with both the internal and external stakeholders to enhance and improve program effectiveness and measure impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Monitoring (70%):
- Design, develop, and update data collection and aggregation pipelines for Program Monitoring Reporting.
- Prepare and develop comprehensive quarterly Master Scorecard reports and dashboards.
- Conduct data quality checks to ensure the submitted reports meet RTV’s set data standards.
- Support in the training of the Data Collectors on data collection methods and best practices.
- Analyze the program output/outcome reports.
- Prepare reports showing the overview and outreach of the RTV activities.
- Engage with stakeholders to share findings and contribute to discussions on key issues from the reports.
Support & Collaboration (20%)
- Support in training of the PAs/POs and the Data Collectors for AHS/SE’s surveys.
- Participate in the preparation of evaluation values and deep dive analysis for the impact report.
- Support in the data analysis for the different data requests for donor reporting.
- Act as a liaison between program monitoring and other units or departments within RTV.
- Support in the implementation of the strategic work plan for program monitoring activities.
- Support the development and updating of data collection training manuals.
- Provide end of program activities reports with other key stakeholders upon request.
Research (10%)
- Conduct economic research and analyze trends to inform program interventions.
- Conduct research on the best M&E tool and practices for integration in RTV M&E processes
- Utilize econometric techniques and statistical analysis to interpret data and provide technical guidance.
- Support the organization in staying current on developments in economics and data analysis trends to identify innovation opportunities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, or any STATISTICS related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of strong, hands-on experience in data management and analysis using R or Python.
- Strong data visualization skills with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Shiny.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information.
- Experience managing the full data lifecycle, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work effectively under shifting priorities and tight, competing deadlines.
- Experience with participatory research or working with rural communities is an added advantage.
- Strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and collaborative teamwork.
How to Apply:
All Qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
NB: Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36