Data specialist with a proven expertise in Microsoft excel and other data management positions.

• Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Support in all data analytical needs and tools for different departments such as M&E data collection and data organization, Server’s data management, Finance templates and data visualization.
• Enhance data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems
• Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis
• Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data.
• Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
• Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management and external stakeholders.
• Support others in the daily use of data systems.
• Assist with reports and data extraction when needed.
• Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
• Query data to address specific informational requests.
• Assist with all aspects of data analysis and support with a key role in ensuring the timely production of reports and data.
• Support and train operations staff in analyzing common assessments and other relevant district data using appropriate technology tools.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems. 
• Extend company’s data with third party sources of information when needed
• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Present information using data visualization techniques

Requirements and Qualifications include:

• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with digital data gathering.
• Strong understanding of M&E principles and processes, including results-based management, qualitative and quantitative tools and methodologies.
• Expertise in Microsoft excel and other needed to tools for data management.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst
• Analytical mind
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders
• Previous experience in working with NGOs is a plus