Data Analyst at Plan International

Akwajobs   (Bamenda, North West Cameroon)

Posted : 10 January, 2022

Category : Data Analysis   Location : Bamenda, North West Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Location: Bamenda, Cameroon

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

Title	Data Analyst (1 required)
Functional Area	NWSW Emergency Response
Reports to	M&E Team and ERM
Location	Bamenda	Travel required	No
Effective Date	January 2022	Duration	Five (5) Days

 

Dimensions of the Role

• The Data Analyst role is a temporal and intense function which requires the analysis and reporting of data that has been collected from NWSW region on precise sectors. It requires clarity, efficiency, effective and appropriate use of analytical tools in Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data. The activities of the data analyst will include, among others

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

The Data Analyst will among many other tasks perform the following;

1. Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources
2. Fixing cross-set data errors: Data rarely comes from a single source; the data analyst should ensure that different data sources don’t contradict each other.
3. Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems
4. Reorganizing data in a readable format
5. Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data
6. Using relevant and sophisticated statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that could be helpful for the diagnosis and prediction
7. Preparing clear, concise and quality reports for the management stating trends, patterns, gaps and predictions using relevant data
8. Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions based on various needs, facts and trends.

 Ensures completion on time;

1. Adherence to organizational policies on Child Protection, IT, Gender, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing, Human Resources policies and procedures;

Communications and Working Relationships:

Coordination/Contacts:      

The holder of the position has no authorization and will liaise with the PIIA’s finance and Administrative department for all related finance and administrative procedures under the leadership of M&E and the ERM

Communications and Working Relationships:

The Data Analyst should maintain a good collaboration and communication with Plan’s technical staff

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

1. Education: Post graduate degree in Social Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Biostatistics.

 

Experience:   

1. Experience in data models and reporting packages
2. Ability to analyses large datasets
3. Ability to write comprehensive reports
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
5. An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
6. Attention to detail
7. Experience in Monitoring Evaluation Research Accountability and Learning

Skills:

1. Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, SAS to be used for data set analyzing
2. Knowledge of programming languages like SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, and Python
3. Knowledge of data visualization software like Tableau, Qlik
4. Knowledge of how to create and apply the most accurate algorithms to datasets in order to find solutions
5. Problem-solving skills
6. Accuracy and attention to detail
7. Knowledge of QGIS or ArcGIS
8. xcellent communication and presentation skills
9. Ability for critical thinking
10. Creativity

Level of Contact with Children:

Low:       Less Frequent interaction with children

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 

We are inclusive and empowering

 

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

• Normal office work conditions;
• Field visits to communities of work across the NW and SW Regions

 

Level of contact with children

Mid contact- the job responsibilities of this position does will require the post holder to occasionally have any one-to-one contact with children.

We strongly encourage female applicants.

APPLY HERE: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Bamenda-Data-Analyst/759452201/

Closing Date: January 17th, 2022

 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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