Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will support collecting, interpreting, and analyzing data to help the implementation of Asian Mega Deltas (AMD)/WorldFish Research. The Data Management Assistant will assist in the development and sustainability of high-quality research data management for AMDWorldFish research programs. S/he will provide advice and support throughout the process of the research data life cycle, from planning to reuse. The position will require the staff to work closely with scientists, researchers, coordinators, and other research support roles to achieve the objective of making data accessible to all. In addition, s/he will support the adaptation and development of data collection systems, methods, and data analysis tools to support WorldFish research.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for following tasks:

• Develop data entry templates for data collection using Microsoft Excel and mobile application programming such as Open Data Kit (ODK), KoBo Toolbox, Survey CTO, etc.
• Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, keying, or recording errors.
• Designing and maintaining databases and data systems and developing algorithms and statistical models for data analysis.
• Helps in curating, cleaning, and anonymizing raw research data provided by researchers.
• Creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings. Collaborating with teams to understand data needs and deliver insights.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the institutional data repository, WorldFish Dataverse.
• Assist in preparing and implementing data collection/process training sessions for research staff.
• Monitor data quality and processing flow in ongoing mobile data collection platforms.
• Collaborate and integrate with scientists for database development, data validation, data cleaning, and data quality checks (STATA/ SPSS and Ms. Excel) to support the research of AMD and WorldFish.
• Any other task stated by the supervisor.

Requirements:

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Information Science, Social Science, Biometrics, or an engineering discipline (Computer or Electrical and Electronics Engineering) or any other discipline with demonstrated background of database management.
• Work related experience in handling big national survey databases such as Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (BIHS) Data of IFPRI, Bangladesh Household Income and Expenditure Survey (BIHS) and Agriculture Census Survey of BBS etc.
• At least 2+ years of relevant experience working in the design and delivery of knowledge management, information management, or data management programs and services, preferably within a research organization or international NGO.
• Understanding of Research support activities and workflows.
• Knowledge and experience in managing research data archives and open-access repositories.
• Good coding skills (SPSS/ STATA/ R/Java/ Power BI).
• Skilled in various sources of data visualization tools and platforms such as Joomla, Python, D3, PowerBI, Google Colab, etc.
• Knowledge of statistics and usage of statistical software such as STATA, R, and SPSS.
• Knowledge in designing and implementing mobile data collection.
• Logical thinking, strong analytical and mathematical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the English language – both written and verbal.

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