Data Analyst-Monitoring and Evaluation
Description
The Data
Analyst (M&E) is responsible for developing visually compelling dashboards
and data visualizations, utilizing tools such as PowerBI, Miro, and Flourish to
communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This
role involves selecting and customizing visualization tools, interpreting large
datasets using advanced data analysis tools like STATA, Python, and NVivo, and ensuring
data pipeline accuracy. The Data Analyst supports cross-functional teams by
providing actionable insights, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and
participating in team discussions to enhance data visualization and reporting
processes.
1. Data Visualization and Communication:
- Develop
visually compelling dashboards to communicate complex findings to both technical
and non-technical stakeholders.
- Utilize
PowerBI for proficiency in data visualization.
- Use tools like
Miro, Flourish, and Whimsical, to develop visual data process flows and communicate
effectively with the team.
- Develop
visualizations for cross-functional coordination and reporting.
- Ensure data
visualizations are clear, concise, and aligned with project goals.
- Ability to automate visualizations to directly
update with new data in real-time.
- Select and
customize data visualization tools tailored to specific research needs and data
sources.
- Ensure tool design flexibility to accommodate
evolving data visualization requirements and diverse datasets.
- Utilize
advanced data analysis tools (STATA, Smart PLS, NVivo) to interpret and
visualize large datasets and extract meaningful insights, applying experience
in research design and analysis.
- Extract and visualize
meaningful insights from in-app analytics and learners’ progress dashboards to
share with cross-functional teams.
- Analyze and
share trends from data especially on learning analytics with a view to improve the
quality of TTWF educational programs.
- Evaluate and
recommend new tools or technologies for improved data analysis processes, demonstrating
your ability to work with M& E teams to design pilot tests.
- Integrate
visualization into reports and reporting processes.
- Develop visually compelling presentations for
effective reporting to management and external stakeholders.
4. Documentation:
- Maintain
comprehensive documentation and visualizations of data-fetching processes, analysis
methodologies and reporting.
- Ensure documentation is accessible and
understandable for both technical and non-technical team members.
5. Collaboration:
- Work with data
analysts on extracting key insights and data for visualization and reporting.
- Collaborate
with interdisciplinary teams to understand data visualization requirements.
- Actively
participate in team discussions, providing expertise and insights to enhance overall
project outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to
integrate feedback and enhance quality of visualizations.
6. Data Pipeline Management and Reporting:
- Manage and
maintain the data pipeline for TTWF’s monitoring dashboards, ensuring data is
up-to-date and accurate.
- Oversee the
operation of Teach the World’s Monitoring Dashboard on PowerBI, ensuring that
it meets the needs of stakeholders.
- Assist the
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team with data analysis for weekly
monitoring reports.
- Support the research team by analyzing in-app
learner engagement data, providing actionable insights.
7. Sector-Specific Analysis:
- Apply knowledge of educational metrics,
particularly within an NGO or think-tank setting, to ensure that data analysis
aligns with sector-specific challenges and opportunities.
8. Any Other Task:
- Demonstrate
flexibility and readiness to undertake tasks assigned by the line manager, contributing
to the overall success of research and data analysis initiatives.
- Liaise with content, learning, and operations teams
to address their analysis needs.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience Requirements | |
Education: | Bachelor’s degree in Statistics,
Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. |
Experience: | 3-5 years of experience
in data analysis, preferably in M&E context. |
Behavioral
Competencies: | · Respect
& Dignity · Integrity · Operational
Excellence · Passion
for change · Teamwork |
Technical
Competencies: | Data Visualization & Communication: · PowerBI Proficiency: Expert in creating visually compelling and interactive dashboards using
PowerBI, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals. · Tool Mastery: Proficient in using visualization tools like Miro, Flourish, and Whimsical to
develop and communicate complex data process flows effectively Advanced Data Analytics: · Data Interpretation & Analysis: Skilled in utilizing advanced tools (STATA, Smart PLS,
NVivo) to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and interpret
trends, particularly in educational programs. Tool Selection & Customization: · Customization & Flexibility: Expertise in selecting and customizing data
visualization tools tailored to specific research needs, with the flexibility
to adapt to evolving data requirements and diverse datasets. Reporting & Documentation: · Comprehensive Documentation: Ability to maintain and document data-fetching
processes, analysis methodologies, and reporting, ensuring accessibility for
both technical and non-technical team members. Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination: · Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work with interdisciplinary teams,
understanding data visualization requirements, and integrating feedback to
enhance the quality and impact of visualizations. |