Data Analyst
Primary
Responsibilities:
Project
Work
- Review and manage quantitative data, generate GIS
maps, perform data cleaning, and conduct statistical analysis
- Conduct research and document reviews, perform data
analysis, conduct key informant interviews, and compose reports
- Provide project management support, including
monitoring the budget and assisting with financial reports, managing
subcontractors, reviewing deliverables, and developing project work plans
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, track and monitor
the status of projects, and copyedit reports or deliverables
- Contribute to technology and system analyses, such
as assisting with contextual assessments and SWOT analysis
- Lead and facilitate presentations to share research
findings, recommendations, and lessons learned to both internal and
external audiences
Other
Assignments
- Assist with writing DDGT communication pieces,
including web copy, corporate capability statements, and press releases,
as needed
- Advance the growth of the DDGT practice by working
internally and externally to increase awareness of DDGT expertise and
knowledge
- Contribute to internal DDGT activities to support DT
Global staff members and offices
- Take on specialized tasks based on professional
interests and past experience
Education
& Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development,
global health, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education
and experience
- 5 years of professional experience,
including 2-3 years of relevant data analysis experience including a
strong background in data science and experience using GIS and an additional
3+ years of overall program management or operations experience
- Knowledge of data management/data governance
processes and policies, including data cleaning, open data, data
analytics, and data security
- Experience performing quantitative and qualitative
data analysis, including using GIS, creating data visualizations, creating
charts/graphs, and sentiment analysis
- Experience developing and executing work plans to
deliver high quality products, compelling visualizations, and solid
written materials for internal and external clients
- Proficiency in data science and GIS software tools,
such as Power BI, Tableau, and ArcGIS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both
written and verbally, in English
- Ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks
under tight deadlines, while maintaining keen attention to detail
- Ability to travel and work internationally up to
25%, sometimes on short notice
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in international development, global
health, or a related field
- Formal training or certification in data management
or GIS
- Understanding of and commitment to decreasing
technology inequalities and misuse due to gender, socioeconomic status,
rural/urban divides, disability, race, literacy, etc.
- Previous project management experience, such as
workplan development, financial tracking and reporting, deliverables
management, and team communications
- Experience working with international development
donors (USAID, World Bank, UN, etc.) and international NGOs
- Experience working remotely and interacting with
clients and teams in different time zones and cultures
- Previous international work experience in Africa,
the Middle East, and/or Asia
- Proficiency in another language, such as Swahili,
Spanish, French, or Arabic
Core Competencies:
TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively
and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a
culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys
information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use
of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and
thoughts.
ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work
by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address
multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
CUSTOMER/CLIENT
FOCUSED: Anticipates,
monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an
appropriate and responsive manner.
DIVERSITY
AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives;
models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate
and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace
always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and
non-verbal.
How to Apply
