IREX office in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Data Specialist. This individual will work under supervision of the Senior MEL Specialist and will support development of the program monitoring system, including research design, data collection, data analysis and provision of written inputs into monthly and quarterly reports.
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Are you the next member of our team?
Your Background & Skills
- Master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, demographics, sociology, or a related field.
- Minimum five years of relevant working experience working in data analytics, data management, information management, or a related field.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation for an international NGO is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of sampling methodologies and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge and practical experience in research, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact identification).
- Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management.
- Experience in planning and managing surveys, including the development of data collection tools from scratch.
- Experience with data quality assessments and oversight; knowledge of data cleaning processes.
- Advanced user of SPSS, R or Python.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel) and modern communications tools (internet, email, social media, and teleconferencing).
- Knowledge of multivariate data analysis.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong command of English and Ukrainian/Russian.
Your Daily Tasks
- Assist Senior MEL Specialist in implementation of the program MEL Plan.
- Oversee regular monitoring and evaluation of the program, including monitoring of accuracy of data collected.
- Support the design and implementation of complex evaluations, special studies, and assessments. When relevant, support oversight of data collection, including data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts.
- Contribute to design methodology and tools for the variety of evaluation studies and impact research.
- Develop qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring meeting requirements of indicators set in the program MEL Plan.
- Conduct data analysis and draft reports for internal research (using statistical software tools such as SPPS/R, as well as MS Excel, Power Point, or other similar applications).
- Monitor accuracy of data collected. Cross-check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve potential discrepancies.
- Provide inputs into quarterly reports and other updates and reports to donors.
- Work towards building capacity of local partners in relations to MEL and data management techniques.
- In collaboration with Senior MEL Specialist develop data collection flows to ensure data integrity and validity at the output and outcome levels.
- Secure storing of databases and other related materials and resources.
- Work with designers on data visualization and presentation materials.
- Actively participate in regular team meetings. Other duties as assigned.
IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is eligible for Telework.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
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All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled