Data Analyst

The main purpose of the role is to analyse and interpret quantitative monitoring and evaluation (M&E), surveillance and research data across Malaria Consortium’s SMC programme.

The Data Analyst is responsible for analysing and interpreting data in support of the SMC programme’s efforts to generate robust high-quality evidence of performance and impact, and to use this evidence to inform improvements. The role contributes to shaping the SMC programme’s M&E and research agenda, as well as implementing relevant frameworks and strategies. It works closely with M&E and research colleagues at country and programme level to ensure high quality of programme outputs and build capacity across the SMC team.

Postgraduate degree in epidemiology/bio-statistics or any other appropriate subject with a significant quantitative component transferrable to the role (e.g. demography, statistics, data science, economics, etc.)

Experience working in data management and/or epidemiology within government, a public sector agency, a not-for-profit organisation or research institution

Experience in epidemiological research design, implementation and data analysis

Knowledge of principles of survey design, and statistical techniques including multivariate regression

Experience in the development of databases, digital data entry systems (PDA or phone-based, such as ODK, SurveyCTO, Magpi, etc.) and/or CAPI surveys, and data management and statistical analysis software (Access, EpiData, Stata)

Experience of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings to academic audiences

Experience of communicating M&E or research findings to non-academic audiences

Experience of supporting multidisciplinary teams across different cultures and locations

Significant knowledge of communicable disease control and child health

Demonstrable understanding of the role of M&E and research in public health programmes

Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills

Intercultural awareness, tact and diplomacy

Organisational and project management skills

Computer literacy

Willingness to travel

Professional proficiency in English and French (written and spoken)