Data Officer At IMPACT Initiatives

We are currently looking for a Data Officer to provide technical support to the IMPACT Ukraine mission.

Title: IMPACT Data Officer

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Contract duration: 6 months

Start date: ASAP

COUNTRY PROFILE

Following the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, military hostilities have caused widespread damage to infrastructure and houses, hundreds of civilian deaths, disrupted markets and essential services, and precipitated massive displacement within Ukraine and into neighbouring countries. Present in Ukraine since 2014, IMPACT is working across the country to provide humanitarian actors with rigorous data and in-depth analysis to ensure aid interventions are timely, appropriate, and relevant. The Inter-sectoral Unit uses primary research, GIS, information management, and secondary data review, to support ongoing humanitarian planning and to enable effective prioritization of aid efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer will be responsible for the design of data processes, the management of large sets of data, and supporting the mission with data-related tasks, including cleaning, analysis, reporting, and automating recurring tasks. The Data Officer is responsible for the production of IMPACT’s analysis products in Ukraine, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems.

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’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;
Proactively identifying data support needs across the mission and addressing them.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master degree in relevant discipline;
Analysis skills Excellent analytical skills required, including a sound understanding of sampling frameworks and their application, an ability to analyse large data sets, as well as conduct temporal or spatial trend analysis;
Software skills Advanced knowledge of R and Excel. Knowledge of QGIS or ArcGIS an advantage. Experience writing R packages is an asset;
Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system and with the research community is an asset but not required;
Training Ability to conduct trainings and mentor IMPACT teams;
Level of independence Strong existing ability to work independently in support of colleagues and partners;
Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the Ukraine/Russia is desirable;
Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Ukrainian/Russian an asset;
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment

Note, depending on the skills and experiences of the candidate, this role could be graded as a Senior Data Officer.

CONDITIONS

Salary defined by the IMPACT salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living and food allowance
Lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package