Data Analyst, Bahirdar

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Project Background

SNV Ethiopia is recruiting experienced Data Analyst for a flagship programme. The programme aims to secure 800,000 dignified and fulfilling job opportunities for rural young women.  The programme will embrace a market system approach in high-potential value chains, (horticulture, poultry, dairy and complementary value chains), grounded in seven regional clusters. It will deliberately integrate Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) transformative approaches and safeguarding mechanisms across all programme interventions, empowering young women to secure jobs through initiatives on market and socio-economic barriers and on location-specific gendered root causes.  

SNV will implement the programme jointly with five other Ethiopian/ international NGOs, who will deliver their work in specific clusters. Together, these clusters will integrate technical expertise, and they will support the programme’s ecosystem to achieve longer-term systems change for youth employment in agriculture. 

Summary of the Position

The Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of robust digital data systems at the cluster level to ensure high-quality data collection, validation, analysis, and visualization. The role enables data-driven decision-making by generating timely and accurate insights related to program performance. The Data Analyst reports administratively to the Cluster MEAL Advisor and technically to the Data Analytics Technical Advisor based at the national level. The role ensures that program data is consistently collected, securely stored, and effectively used to support adaptive management, learning, and donor reporting. Additionally, the Data Analyst provides hands-on support to MEAL staff and implementing partners at the cluster level through capacity building, data quality assurance, dashboard maintenance, and real-time data updates.

Key Responsibilities:

The position leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program’s digital data systems at cluster level to support evidence-based decision-making, adaptive management, and donor reporting. Core responsibilities include: -

1. Digital Data System Support and Management

• Maintain and update the digital MEAL database at the cluster level, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and synchronization with the national system.
• Monitor the functionality of digital tools used for data collection and reporting (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK), troubleshooting issues and escalating technical challenges as needed.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security in line with SNV and donor data governance protocols.

2. Data Cleaning, Analysis, and Visualization

• Clean, organize, and analyse routine program data related to youth employment, training, and livelihoods.
• Generate summary reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to support decision-making and learning.
• Work with the Data Analytics Technical Advisor to customize dashboards for local stakeholders and ensure alignment with national reporting standards.

3. Monitoring and Learning Support

• Collaborate with the cluster MEAL team to ensure digital tools support MEL frameworks, indicator tracking, and routine reporting requirements.
• Assist in deploying digital surveys and forms for assessments, evaluations, and periodic reviews.
• Support data triangulation and interpretation during review meetings and learning sessions.

4. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Train and mentor cluster-level data clerks and program staff on data collection tools, data quality assurance, and basic analytics.
• Develop simple user guides and reference materials to support consistent data practices.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance in digital reporting tools and data management practices.

5. Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate closely with the Cluster MEAL Advisor and other technical staff to ensure program data needs are met.
• Liaise with the national-level Data Analytics Technical Advisor to ensure consistency in system use, standards, and data flow.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by documenting data issues, lessons learned, and best practices.

Perform other tasks as assigned and contribute to the organization level MEAL activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree is preferable)
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in data management, analysis, or MEL in development or humanitarian contexts.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, R, SPSS or STATA).
• Experience using mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, SurveyCTO) and strong familiarity with design and use of digital data systems.
• Strong attention to detail and technical experience in data cleaning, validation, analysis and visualization.
• Good communication and training skills, with the ability to support non-technical users.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned cluster area.

Contract Type: National, Full-time

Expected start date: November 2025

Duty Station:  Bahirdar, Ethiopia

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and available budget. 

How to Apply? 
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on October 9, 2025.  Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 

If your experience and skills match the position's requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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