RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer will be responsible for the following:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Research planning and design through leading on sampling design. In coordination with relevant staff, construct sampling frame.

• Creating, reviewing, and troubleshooting data collection tools insuring data quality meeting IMPACT’s minimum standards.

• Providing training on data cleaning and management techniques.

• Setting up and overseeing data processes (conducted in R).

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy and quality of collected data, 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 processes.

• Information Management

• Developing interactive graphs, dashboards, information products with the collected data.

• Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COORDINATION

• Providing regular support and technical backstopping to all teams and units within country office when/if needed.

• Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;

• Ensure regular coordination and communication with relevant colleagues.
  
  

DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION

• The Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience similar role in data science, preferably in the humanitarian or development settings;

• Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, Python or equivalent programming statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS/QGIS and PowerBI are an advantage;

• Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with quantitative research methods. Excellent analytical skills, experience conducting multi-sectoral analysis highly desirable;

• Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis;

• Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation and organisational skills;

• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines and effectively communicate with other team members, including in a remote set-up;

• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;

• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

• Experience in geographical region Past experience in Myanmar or the South-East Asia region is desirable;

• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Burmese or other Myanmar language is an asset.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 2’220 CHF and 2’280 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD, and food allowance NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.

• Accommodation provided in a guesthouse.

• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance 

• Accompanied status does not apply to this position.

• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)

• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)

• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.

• Predeparture induction - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’ HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;

• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.

• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fee