BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Data Analyst role involves leading the production of analysis products, managing research cycles, overseeing data management, and ensuring compliance with data protection policies. The position requires advanced statistical skills and proficiency in data analysis software.
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IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Data Analyst Jobposting service
Location: Abuja
Department: REACH
Contract duration: 4 months
Starting Date: 1st December 2026
Position Profile
The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for leading the production of analysis products, 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.
Under the line management of the Research Manager, the Senior Data Analyst, in close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT/REACH research. When relevant, or managing a project, they also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation.
This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production.
ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Data Analyst is responsible for the following:Research Cycle Management:Research planning and design through leading on sampling design and in coordination with relevant assessment and GIS staff construct quantitative sample;
Providing training on data cleaning and management techniques;
Overseeing data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).
Data management:Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy of data collected, cross-checking data collected in the field;
Maintaining R-based systems of data management and analysis, serving as the focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting;
Developing cleaning and analysis (descriptive, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analyses) scripts in R;
Contributing to the automatization of data analysis processes.
Information management:Developing information products and dashboards with the collected data;
Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;
Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.
The Senior Data Analyst will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.
RequirementsAcademic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related);
Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role preferable in the humanitarian field;
Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills;
Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis
Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage;
Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;
Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation, and organisational skills;
Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines;
Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable;
Language skills Fluency in English required
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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