Data Analyst

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Position: Data Analyst (National Position) Department: Programs Reports to: Associate Director, MEAL / Regional MEAL Specialist IMPAACT Program Location: Based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with remote technical support to Djibouti and Ethiopia. Duration: 24 Months Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment Programes. As a non-profit organization that works across over 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in Programs, and approximately 1,100 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated. Job Summary Action Against Hunger seeks a Data Analyst to provide technical data support to a regional consortium Program in title: Institutionalizing Interoperable Multi-Hazard Anticipatory Action -IMPAACT Program, a 24-month DG ECHO-funded regional Disaster Preparedness action. The consortium comprises Action Against Hunger (Lead), IGAD/ICPAC, and two local implementing partners, PAPDA and SCAP. The postholder will lead routine data management, analysis, dashboard maintenance, data visualization, validation and reporting processes that underpin Program monitoring, learning, decision-making and anticipatory action. Under the direct supervision of the Regional MEAL Specialist for IMPAACT Program, s/he will support the collection, cleaning, validation, management and analysis of Program and risk-related data to generate timely, accurate and reliable evidence. S/he will also work closely with the ICPAC Anticipatory Action and data analysis experts, Regional Program Consortium Coordination, Regional Climate, Environment and AA Consultant/ Modeling Expert, Country Focal Persons, and relevant ACF and IGAD/ICPAC as well as local partners teams to strengthen data quality, consistency, interoperability and use across the Program. S/he will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the IMPAACT Program databases, dashboards and analytical products, including the analysis and interpretation of climate, epidemiological, displacement, protection and other risk information relevant to multi-hazard preparedness, anticipatory action, cross-border trigger systems, preparedness and contingency planning across Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti, with particular emphasis to risk-informed preparedness and anticipatory action processes across the three program countries, including on urban disaster preparedness in Djibouti. S/he will contribute to the consolidation and interpretation of country-level data for regional reporting and Program learning, provide technical support and coaching to relevant staff and partners on data management and analysis, and ensure that data processes and outputs comply with ACF standards, DG ECHO requirements and relevant Program procedures. Purpose The Data Analyst provides technical data management, analysis and reporting support to the IMPAACT Program, ensuring reliable, harmonized and decision-relevant data to support implementation across the three countris. The position supports data quality and validation, database and dashboard maintenance, data visualization, interoperability and analytical processes, contributing to multi-hazard risk analysis, anticipatory action and trigger systems, preparedness and contingency planning, Program monitoring, operational decision-making and DG ECHO reporting. The position also underpins gender responsive analysis through consistent sex, age and disability disaggregation, supports the analysis of accountability and community feedback data, and contributes to the documentation and sharing of learning across the consortium. Under the technical guidance of the Regional MEAL Specialist IMPAACT Program, and in collaboration with ICPAC AA and data analysis experts, the postholder will support the effective use of risk and anticipatory action information to strengthen evidence-based preparedness and early action. Engagement The Data Analyst will primarily engage with internal regional and country Program teams, MEAL colleagues, technical specialists and relevant ACF and IGAD/ICPAC as well as local partners teams to support data management, analysis, reporting and the effective use of Program information across the IMPAACT Program. Internally, the postholder will work under the direct supervision of the Regional MEAL Specialist IMPAACT Program, with technical collaboration from the Regional Program Consortium Coordination, Regional Climate, Environment and AA Consultant/Modelling Expert, ICPAC AA and data analysis experts, and Country Focal Persons. Internal engagement also includes the consortium partners PAPDA and SCAP, whose reported data the postholder will consolidate and quality assure. Externally, engagement will mainly involve participation in relevant Technical Working Groups (TWGs), coordination forums and technical exchanges, as required, particularly those related to anticipatory action, data analysis, risk information and preparedness systems. These include the Regional Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group (TWG), national early warning and disaster risk management TWGs, information management TWGs, and IPC and FSNMS technical processes. The postholder will also provide data and analytical inputs to DG ECHO monitoring visits and technical exchanges, channeled through the Regional MEAL Specialist and the Regional Program Consortium Coordination The role will focus on technical collaboration, data and information exchange, user support and capacity strengthening, rather than institutional representation, external leadership or formal stakeholder coordination. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (MUST). Educational background in one of the below is added advantage. Data Science, Statistics, or related field, Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental/Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, Economics or a related field, preferably with a Master's degree in a relevant field, from a recognized and accredited university. Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in data management, database administrator data analysis, data visualization, dashboard development, MEAL/M&E or related functions, both in humanitarian or development Programs. Proficiency in Database Management Systems (DBMS): Expertise in utilizing DBMS such as MySQL, Power BI, DHIS II, or Microsoft SQL Server is essential for designing, managing, and optimizing databases for assessments, routine checklists, and monitoring and evaluation tools. Ability to manage structured datasets using SQL or an equivalent database language, and to work with application Programming interfaces and automated data pipelines for recurrent data ingestion, is an advantage. Ability to write reproducible, documented and version controlled analytical code, including use of Git, is an advantage. Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools such as Advanced Excel, SPSS, R, Stata or Python Experience with Data Visualization Tools: Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Principles: Understanding of M&E principles and methodologies and previously work as part of the MEAL unit in humanitarian organizations Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic, and knowledge of additional local languages Experience in working operational research in the areas of Environment, DRR, public health , or other social science field Demonstrated experience in managing, cleaning, validating, analyzing, interpreting and visualizing multi-source datasets, with strong attention to data quality, consistency, documentation and confidentiality. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining dashboards, data visualizations, maps and other analytical products to support Program monitoring, risk analysis, early warning or operational decision-making. Experience working with climate, hazard, early warning, disaster risk and/or other risk-related datasets, including risk or hazard mapping, is highly desirable. Experience supporting MEAL/data quality functions, including data quality assessments, validation, data cleaning, indicator tracking and interpretation of Program monitoring data. Demonstrated understanding of data protection, informed consent and responsible data management for protection sensitive information. Demonstrated experience applying sex, age and disability disaggregation and gender responsive analysis to Program data. Familiarity with KoboToolbox/ODK, SurveyCTO, GIS and dashboard or data visualization platforms is desirable. Experience supporting anticipatory action, early warning, predictive analytics or data-informed preparedness and early action Programs, preferably in the Greater Horn of Africa/IGAD region. Previous experience supporting DG ECHO-funded or other major institutional donor-funded Programs, particularly Programs related to disaster preparedness, anticipatory action, early warning or data-informed early action, is desirable. Experience working with government, humanitarian, development and/or regional institutions in Ethiopia, Djibouti or the wider Greater Horn of Africa is an advantage. Experience in predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and/or machine learning applied to humanitarian Programming, disaster risk management, early warning or related areas is an advantage. Ability to translate complex technical analysis and datasets into clear, concise and actionable information for Program teams, technical specialists and decision-makers. Strong ability to work across countries and multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs with limited supervision. Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of relevant local languages used in Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti is an advantage. Analytical rigor and attention to detail, with the discipline to document assumptions and methods. Integrity and transparency in the handling, interpretation and presentation of data. Collaboration across countries, cultures and institutions, including government and regional bodies. Service orientation toward Program teams, partners and end users of data products. Adaptability and sound judgement under changing operational, climatic and security conditions. Remain available for analytical support outside normal working hours during active trigger windows and activation periods, subject to compensatory arrangements Company Industry NGOSocial ServicesCommunity ServicesNon-Profit Department / Functional Area Data EntryOperationsBack Office Processing Keywords Data Analyst Get real-time job updates only on our App