ACDI/VOCA Technical Leader for Analytics Jobs in Kenya

ACDI/VOCA Technical Leader for Analytics Jobs in Kenya


Job Summary

  • The Technical Leader for Analytics for the Resilience Learning Activity is responsible for implementing evidence-based assessments and analysis, overseeing the design and methodology of analytical studies that will be conducted through local partner organizations.

  • He/She guides the technical direction of the data analytics approach and strategy.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Data Analytics

  • Review data management systems for the HORN and respective county governments while identifying analytical gaps and articulating a vision for improved digital data use.

  • Develop and disseminate dashboards, and other information products for the counties and local partner organizations.

  • Build data analytics capacities of the county government officials and local partner organizations and conduct follow-on mentorship through learning by doing.

  • Work with local institutions and county-based champions of change to conduct regular independent analysis and reviews of their respective sector performance.

  • Work with other USG strategic information mechanisms to strengthen data analytics and visualization capabilities at the local and regional level.

    Analytics for Evidence-Based Decision Making:

  • Support development and dissemination of customized county / local partner organizations data analytics strategy and monitor its usage for evidence-based decision making.

  • Strengthen use of visualization and analytics at HORN, and focal counties, to improve program performance as well as data quality and use.

  • Build a case and action plan for increasing data use for programmatic and budget decision making for the counties of focus.

  • Work with stakeholders (regional and focal counties) to develop, disseminate, and monitor implementation of data utilization plans.

  • Develop customized analytics indicators jointly with the county and local partner organizations including champions of change for each county and provide support on the implementation of data utilization plans.

  • Articulate vision for digital data management systems and use of GIS to support decision making and building a case for action.

  • Actively support the program’s local partners and counties of focus to establish guidelines, review data management systems, and oversee adherence to NIMES strategies and standards where applicable.

    Minimum
    Qualifications


  • Undergraduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Research Methods, or other related quantitative field preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing data analytics/ Data Science teams, evaluation, data science projects, qualitative and quantitative studies, action research, case studies, GIS, business intelligence, and meta-analyses.

  • Strong understanding and demonstrated practical use of analytical tools such as Stata, SPSS, R, Python, Advanced Excel, etc.

  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

    Desired Competencies

  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Research Methods, or other related quantitative fields.

  • Experience using at least one of the following big data tools: Python, RapidMiner, Big ML, Apache Spark etc.

  • Strong understanding of relational database management Systems (MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as CouchDB, MongoDB etc.

  • Demonstrated practical experience of integrating data management and BI Systems for departments or projects.

  • Working knowledge and understanding of various BI Tools such as Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, Advanced MS Excel, Metabase, D3.js etc.

  • Advanced knowledge and practical experience of using GIS tools such as ArcGIS and/or QGIS to conduct spatial data analysis.

  • Regional experience and thorough understanding of East African context is highly desired.

    How to Apply

  • Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org not later than December 18, 2020.

  • In the subject line, please include the position title.

  • Resume and all associated application documents shall be provided as a single attachment in and list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work.

  • ACDI / VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.

  • Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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