IMPACT Initiatives REACH Data/R Senior Officer Jobs in South Sudan
IMPACT Initiatives REACH Data/R Senior Officer Jobs in South Sudan
ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the REACH GIS/IM Specialist, the REACH Data/R Senior Officer will be responsible for the design of data processes, the management of large sets of data, and supporting all three research units with data-related tasks, including cleaning, analysis, reporting, and automating recurring tasks. This encompasses:
Designing Innovative Data Solutions
Taking the lead on engaging creatively with new and existing data collection cycles to identify opportunities for innovation, improved data quality, and increased strategic engagement with data;
Improving data quality by automating data checking and cleaning processes in R, including for large country-wide assessments;
Automating recurrent data analysis processes to reduce the amount of time between data collection and the creation of information products;
Designing products and technical processes to improve the use of and engagement with REACH data within the humanitarian response;
Supporting the development of innovative frameworks for data analysis, such as early warning systems and methods for needs prioritisation, by providing technical expertise
Assessment Support
Supporting team members with designing and implementing assessment strategies and methodologies, including sampling frameworks, data analysis plans, data collection tools, and data quality checks;
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of REACH data as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information;
Managing the analysis of data in line with IMPACT’s guidelines;
Designing and producing engaging information products, including dashboards, reports, and maps;
Technical Support
Advising staff on IMPACT Initiative’s R based analysis packages, developed by
IMPACT headquarters in Geneva;
Working with staff to troubleshoot issues with existing scripts and data processes;
Training staff on statistical analysis and programming;
Pro-actively identifying data support needs across the mission and addressing them.
Requirements
Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) including Master's level Statistics courses in R required;
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify outliers and key trends, and to situate findings in a winder context required;
Advanced experience analysing complex data with R required;
Advanced understanding of database management required; Strong skills in Excel required;
Experience with cleaning large datasets required;
Experience conducting temporal or spatial trends analysis required;
Good understanding of various sampling frameworks an asset;
Experience writing R packages an asset;
Knowledge of other statistical programming languages and packages an asset;
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (QGIS, ArcGIS) an asset;
Experience with JavaScript an asset;
Experience with Tableau an asset;
Ability to design and operate Kobo, ODK or similar mobile data collection tools an asset;
A self-starter with a strong existing ability to work independently;
Good attention to detail, and commitment to producing high quality work;
Openness to feedback and willingness to learn;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
A sense of humour with bugs and bucket showers required!
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IMPACT Initiatives REACH Data/R Senior Officer Jobs in South Sudan
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