Data Analyst Engineer and Program Manager Position

Data Analyst Engineer and Program Manager Position

Location: Washington, DC or the Netherlands
Division: MTCS
Reports To: Deputy Executive Director
Duration: October 1 - onwards

About IREX

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.  We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.  IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

Position Summary

IREX seeks a data analyst engineer to support data collection and processing work for the Syrian Justice & Accountability Centre (SJAC). The engineer will use his/her expertise to acquire, organize, and analyze data on human rights issues in Syria, oversee and manage a data upload pilot project, and produce reports on the results of the data analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Data Acquisition

• In collaboration with others, develop and maintain the SJAC database, support and implement data collection systems and strategies to optimize data volume, quality, and statistical efficiency
• Assist with acquiring and abstracting primary or secondary data from existing internal or external sources if needed
• Identify problematic areas and gaps in database and develop solutions to correct issues
• Perform data entry when required

Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting

• Oversee the timely and accurate implementation of data entry pilot; which includes maintaining pilot schedule; managing staff; fiscal management of the pilot; updating SJAC and IREX staff on progress; liaising with SJAC and IREX staff, and any other parties on pilot activities; and handling administrative and logistical aspects of program,
• Liaise with database developer to ensure that necessary database infrastructure issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Work with relevant SJAC and IREX staff to troubleshoot any pilot project implementation challenges
• Develop relevant graphs, reports, maps, and presentations of project results as needed
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Perform basic statistical analyses for projects and reports
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports
• Any other tasks assigned by the SJAC or IREX staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. Significant work experience with complex data sets may be acceptable in lieu of formal degree in these areas
• Previous data analyst experience
• Previous project and staff management experience
• Ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English and Arabic
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as statistical software
• Experience in data mining and data collection techniques and procedures
• Strong work ethic, commitment to accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information

To Apply

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