Data Analyst

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About Us

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Job Title: Data Analyst

Department/Location: MERL / West Africa

Reports To: HO Project Director

Type: Consultant / Contingent on award

Classification: Consultancy

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview: International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, seeks a Data Analyst to support monitoring and evaluation efforts. The incumbent will collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform programmatic decisions and enhance project outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong statistical or research methods background, with prior experience in humanitarian or development settings. Proficiency in English and French is preferred, alongside excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

Collect, clean, and organize data from diverse sources, including surveys, assessments, and program reports.
Conduct statistical analysis and data visualization to uncover trends, patterns, and insights aligned with project objectives.
Present findings and recommendations to project teams, stakeholders, and donors through various mediums.
Collaborate with project staff to design and implement data collection tools and methodologies, ensuring data integrity.
Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, and endline assessments.
Develop and maintain databases and data management systems to track project indicators, outputs, and outcomes.
Provide technical assistance and training on data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques.
Ensure compliance with data protection and ethical standards throughout data management and analysis processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles within humanitarian or development settings.
Fluency in English and French languages preferred.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability and willingness to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency required.
Ability and willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments.
Ability and willingness to safely enter and exit a larger, armored SUV vehicle that is several feet off the ground without assistance, while wearing body armor and/or a heavy flak jacket.
In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of humanitarian and development principles, practices, and frameworks.
Familiarity with UNICEF program areas and initiatives, particularly in relevant sectors.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software and spatial analysis techniques.
Knowledge of qualitative research methods and data collection techniques.
Experience in diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts, particularly

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.

Work Authorization: N/A

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com (Do not send your resume to this account, for consideration please apply in our career page, https://careers.ibtci.com/jobs).