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The Data Assistant will variously support workstreams related to humanitarian planning and prioritization, markets and livelihoods, durable solutions and area-based assessments. This entails supporting all data related aspects of the units' research cycles, including research design, data cleaning and data analysis. He or she will also support the team in creation of relevant information products, including dashboards or other interactive ways or presenting data*.*
Objectives
- Under the supervision of the Data Specialist, the REACH Data Assistant will support coding data collection tools, data checking and cleaning, data analysis, and producing visualizations for analysis products. the ground.
- In collaboration with Coordination and program colleagues, contribute to the strategic direction of REACH in Syria.
Based in Damascus, the REACH Data Assistant, under operational guidance of the REACH Data Specialist, is responsible for:
- Coding assessment tools in Kobo/ODK;
- Supporting with developing data checking, cleaning and analysis scripts (e.g. in R);
- Working alongside the research team to clean and quality check incoming assessment data (in R and excel) and developing structured data analysis plans
- Supporting with producing data visualizations for information products.
- Advanced candidates will be encouraged to contribute to the development of R tools, scripts and packages to streamline work flows of both the Myanmar and Global REACH teams.
- There is potential to broaden the role to GIS tasks if the applicant is suitably experienced.
The Data Assistant will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with REACH’s data protection policy and SOPs. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to REACH and its partners or collected during their assignment with REACH.
Academic:
- Relevant degree in Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related
Software skills:
- Strong skills in MS Excel is required, proven knowledge of Microsoft office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience of ODK/Kobo form coding is desirable.
- Proven experience of R or Python programming is desirable.
Research skills:
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Experience with data cleaning, analysis and visualisation is advantageous
Years of work experience:
- At least 6 months of relevant working experience. Experience in humanitarian or development settings is an advantage;
Communication/reporting skills:
- Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
Language skills:
- Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English required
Level of independence:
- Ability and willingness to work autonomously;
- Positive work ethic and desire to work in the humanitarian field;
Cross-cultural work environment:
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
1-Interested and qualified applicants should apply by filling out the application form through this link:
https://forms.office.com/e/PHbu1g7Rhf
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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ACTED is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the framework of its programs in Syria. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to ACTED Code of conduct and ACTED Global Policies, especially regarding the protection of children and the protection against sexual exploitation and abuse. A rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken, and information will be requested from previous employers about any disciplinary action of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ACTED is committed to gender equity and to have a balanced and diverse workforce. ACTED strongly encourages qualified women, persons with disabilities, and persons from under-represented groups to apply for the position.
ACTED offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, and career coaching.
ACTED never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge.
The necessity of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with proper attention to promoting diversity, is the most important concern in the recruitment and employment of staff at ACTED.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided.
ACTED reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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