Medecins Sans Frontieres Data & Analytics Lead Jobs in Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres Data & Analytics Lead Jobs in Kenya

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.  

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable , and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death .  

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.  

We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.  

As of September 1 2023, we are looking for a Data & Analytics Lead

Position within the organisation

The data and analytics (D&A) Lead will be the lead responsible for data management and analytics activities, advice and support across the organisation. The D&A Lead role is critical in the strategy of MSF, aiming to grow our data maturity and align on an overall data strategy and operating model.

The D&A Lead will work closely with the Reporting & Analytics team, the Head of IT and other data management roles in each department, notably the Public Health Department, HR and Logistics.

Objectives of the position

As the D&A Lead, you will demonstrate a Leadership style that will drive the execution of our data and analytics strategy. By frequent interaction and communication with cross-functional partners, you will continue to implement the strategy with the aim to embed it across the organisation. While strong momentum has been built, there is significant room for the D&A Lead to innovate and make a substantial impact.

To succeed as D&A Lead at MSF, you need to be able to unite teams across MSF and support the organisation in maximizing the value retrieved from data. You will build a strong network of data professionals within and outside of MSF who participate and provide input for innovative and cross-team gatherings on data & analytics solutions.

Main responsibilities

Your time will be split between:

Management and strategy

Lead D&A initiatives across OCA and draft D&A vision and strategy for all OCA (which includes all departments, R&A, partner sections and the field)

Data management, quality and governance around D&A

Design and propose data analytics and data science capability with OCA

Work with departments to review relevant existing data sets and sources, and to recommend and support them with improvements to ensure better D&A capacity

Facilitate a data & analytics architecture

Be an advocate across OCA and in the wider MSF movement for more accurate

and efficient data and information to enable more effective decision-making, reporting and forecasting

Transform organisational data culture to break down silos

Increase OCA data maturity, which includes assisting in defining clear KPIs across the organisation

Development

Working alongside and in close cooperation with the R&A team to deliver D&A products
Solution design of D&A products

Candidate profile

Master’s Degree in Business Information, Information Technology or related field

At least 2 years’ experience in similar managerial position on data on data & analytics in an international, federated environment

Proven experience in defining, communication and executing on a D&A strategy

At least 5 years’ experience delivering D&A projects in large or international organizations

Proficiency in query/reporting tools; SQL, Advanced Excel, Power BI (or similar visualization tool), DAX, R/Python or other analytical tools

Experience with Microsoft Azure, DevOps and Git are considered a plus

Proven and successful experience in the execution of data analytics initiatives, leading to the development of useful insights and the improvement of a business’s performance and driving top-line growth

Familiarity with data modelling and data warehousing principles

Ability to work effectively with data engineering colleagues, and non-data specialist colleagues to meet the data needs of the organisation

Ability to communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner with product and Management teams to influence the overall data strategy

Knowledge and experience working with agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills, oral and written, comfortable presenting to senior management

“Getting things done” mentality, persistent, persuasive and convincing

Demonstrated ability to deliver in an international and multi-cultural environment

Previous experience of working in an NGO humanitarian organisation is an advantage

Fluent in English, written and speaking

We offer

A challenging and exciting position in an international environment.

Opportunity to experience the dynamics of a globally operating, leading humanitarian healthcare organisation.

A Dutch employment contract based on 40 hours per week. The contract is for one year with renewal option.

A gross monthly salary in scale 8 with a current salary range between € 4,180 - € 5,965 euro gross per month depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment if based in Amsterdam.

Other benefits include 30 holidays and a premium free pension.

If you are located outside of the Netherlands, the local contract and salary grid apply.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Medecins Sans Frontieres Data & Analytics Lead Jobs in Kenya

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