Data Analyst at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Job Purpose

• We seek a Data Analyst to Support its Organization MEAL Unit.
• The Data Analyst will support the implementation and improvement of the MEAL system by advancing the analytical needs of CCDRN.
• She/he will bring together innovations and practices to identify and communicate data-driven insights that allow managers, program staff, and other field officers in an organization to make more informed decisions.
• She/he will support the coordination of data collection, data quality assurance, and capacity building of field staff on data management systems.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Data Analyst will report to the MEAL Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and strengthening of CCDRN MEAL systems
• Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that are valuable for program improvement, operational research, and decision making.
• Prepare reports that effectively communicate trends, patterns, info-graphs, and forecasts.
• Support development of data flowchart, program indicators, and data tools;
• Work closely with the M&E Manager to conduct research and program evaluation across CCDRN targeted communities in-line with donors/partners' requirements.
• Ensure timely and quality data collection across all the projects locations;
• Contribute to program efforts to build the technical, system, and operational capacity of relevant stakeholders on the development and implementation of program data management systems (Analysis, Reporting and Data Storage);
• Design and implement electronic data collection (smartphone) and management of database servers and statistical applications such as SPSS, Python, GIS, Kobo, ODK, STATA, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Work closely with the MEAL Officer to conduct field visits for Data Quality Assurance (DQA) and provide feedback on areas of improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field. An Advanced Degree is preferred;
• Candidates should possess 3 - 10 years of work experience.
• Proven skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as data visualization;
• Significant experience in research, data collection, dissemination methodologies, and data storage;
• Competence in using Statistical packages such as SPSS, Python, GIS, Kobo, ODK, STATA, and Microsoft Excel.
• Previous NGO experience and a strong knowledge of donors reporting requirements is an advantage; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork. Effective communication skills, able to make presentations and write professional analytical reports.
• Willingness to travel to any part of the country especially northeast Nigeria.