Data and Analysis Officer, Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Title: Data and Analysis Officer

Location: Mogadishu

Reporting to: Project Manager

Type of position: National Position

Grade and Salary: A competitive INGO salary will be offered

Contract terms and hours: Fixed term; standard working week is 37.5 hours

Background:

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational across Africa, Asia and the Middle East and in policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London, and Washington DC.

The success of our organisation’s mission depends on people. Capitalising on what is unique about individuals and drawing on their different perspectives and experiences will add value to the way we work. Saferworld is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all and seeks to promote a positive approach to equality and diversity and within the scope of the relevant legislation, to having a workforce and working environment that is free of discrimination, prejudice, stereotyping, harassment, victimisation and undignified behaviour. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

Job purpose:

The Data and Analysis Officer will be responsible for data collection and analysis that will systematically and regularly collect, verify and analyze information relevant for the project. This is information will guide project interventions and policy advocacy efforts. Where information gaps exist, the Data Analysis Officer will help in setting up tools and conducting assessments, which may also involve other stakeholders within and outside of Saferworld. 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Support the development of a database, forms and other tools used to collect, process, analyse, store and share information for the project.
• Receive, document and process daily and/or weekly reports for the project.
• Follow up with partners to clarify information and triangulate with other sources to ensure accuracy.
• On the basis information received and processed, produce ad hoc, weekly and monthly technical/ analytical reports for the project.
• Provide recommendations on how to link gaps identified
• Support the design of a structured dissemination plan for all information products developed from the project through web portal, mailing lists, relevant forums etc.
• Support and where necessary train partners in data collection, analysis and report writing
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor data collection
• Ensure that all information that is generated is properly stored
• Support the development of standard operating procedures for data management and information sharing.

• Support Planning, and implementation of the peacebuilding and governance projects.
• Work with the operations team in making logistical arrangements for the project activities.
• Work closely with the M&E coordinator and project coordinator to continuously assess the extent to which partners’ initiatives are achieving the set results, writing and filing of reports.
• Assist in the design and delivery of needs based training and other support activities related to the project.
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings.
• Support in organising regular meetings with partners to review and reflect on progress and results in order to identify, mitigate challenges and learn lessons for improved programme delivery.
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings

Key working relationships 

Scope and accountability

Decision making and limits of authority

Manage Project data

Financial resources

Nil

Other resources

Responsibility for organizational property used in activity implementation (laptop, camera, projector, satellite phone etc.)

People management

N/A

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility 

Ensure all aspects of project implementation are in line with organizational and donor policies and procedures as well as within the rule of law.

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• A recognised first degree or professional qualification in: information management and communications, development studies; peacebuilding, governance; international relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in information management, data collection and analysis
• A good understanding of peace and governance issues in Somalia.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data collection and analysis software.

Skills and abilities

• Strong knowledge of Excel and MS Access or other databases.
• Ability to use mobile phone apps in data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of different data collection methodologies.
• Ability to analyse statistical information and translate into technical briefs with understandable tables, charts, graphs and narrative presentations
• Ability to formulate information management related technical requirements and operating procedures.

Personal qualities

• Self-driven, humble and highly resourceful individual with strong analytical and decision making aptitudes.
• Avid team player who strongly believes that team work augments individual as well as collective efforts that culminate in the realization of set targets.
• Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
• Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
• Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel to diverse locations, work extended periods in the field in support of project’s implementation and interact effectively with partners.
• Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles.

How to apply

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter addressing why you feel your experience matches the requirements of the role to jobs@saferworld.org.uk with Job reference (Data and Analysis Officer Mogadishu).

Deadline for applications:  27 December 2023 4.30 pm. we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted.

 

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