Data Manager at REACH - Jobs in Amman, Jordan

Job Description

Job PurposeREACH is currently seeking a Data Manager to manage the in-country data team and oversee data workstreams across the research units. Additionally, the Data Manager will lead a data task force encouraging a collaborative and innovative data environment in-country. Data workstreams include the production of analysis products, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems.Under the line management of the Deputy Country Coordinator, the Data Manager, in close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT/REACH research. When relevant, or managing a project, he/she also ensures an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production.The Data Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT?s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.ÿObjectives

• Enhance understanding, accessibility and effective dissemination of REACH-branded communications and research outputs to Arabic audiences;
• Contribute to expanding and strengthening REACH?s engagement with key local and regional stakeholders;
• Promote uptake of our data and findings in strategic and operational decision-making across a wide range of actors in the response, including field partners, NGOs, local NGO Forum etc.
• Support our objectives for effective localisation, empowerment of grassroots organisations and accountability to affected populations;

Consolidate internal communication channels with our field teams. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Data Managerwill be responsible for the following tasks:TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT

1. Ensuring the provision of technical support to all research units in research design and implementation including sampling, data management, data cleaning, data analysis, R Shiny dashboards, and R scripts, in line with the assessment objectives;
2. In line with IMPACT guidelines and requirements, developing and overseeing the implementation of data quality standards across research cycles;
3. Leading the improvement and automatization of data processes across assessments ensuring increased efficiency and faster turnaround times of research cycles;
4. Overseeing and coordinating data needs and capacity across research units;
5. Developing and implementing capacity-building plans for data team members;
6. Coordinating cross-unit R/data-related challenges with IMPACT HQ;
7. Technical mentorship to all data team members;
8. Line management of cross-unit data team members (Senior Data Officers and Data Officers);
9. Proactively identifying, flagging, and coordinating data solutions across the organization;
10. Providing information management support to other team members within REACH Syria, or humanitarian stakeholders;
11. Leading data-relevant external engagement with key humanitarian stakeholders;
12. Other tasks falling within his/her functions as requested by supervisors.

LEADING DATA TASKFORCE

1. Facilitation of the organization of the Data Taskforce including scheduling, agenda, and allocation of speakersÿ;
2. Ensuring the collaborative nature of the task force providing opportunities to all data team members to lead on topics, give presentations, flag challenges, etc.;
3. Foster an innovative data culture encouraging new ideas and solutions;
4. Through the task force identify gaps and opportunities for data workstreams in the organization.

Confidentialityÿand Data ProtectionThe Data Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data.

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