Job Summary:
The Project Analyst - Data Visualization will be responsible for collecting, extracting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data from existing MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) and last-mile distribution systems to support evidence-based decision-making, program performance monitoring, and operational efficiency. The role will focus on developing interactive dashboards and reports using digital tools, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, identifying trends and performance gaps, and providing timely analytical support to senior leadership, program teams, MEAL teams, and supply chain teams.
The Data Analyst will strengthen organizational data management practices, improve data quality, and support the use of reliable, timely, and accessible information to monitor program performance, assess MEAL indicators, track commodity distribution, evaluate operational efficiency, and inform strategic and operational decisions.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Data Visualization and Dashboard Development
Develop dashboards that provide a consolidated view of humanitarian program implementation, beneficiary reach and commodity distribution in a complex emergency response context.
Use Power BI data models, relationships, measures, and DAX calculations to support accurate and meaningful reporting.
Support forecasting and trend analysis where appropriate, using available data and suitable analytical methods.
Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, briefing notes, and presentations for senior leadership and program management teams.
Support the preparation of donor reports, internal performance reviews, and organizational reporting requirements.
Data Extraction and Integration
Organize program-related data including MEAL, Nutrition and last-mile distribution. Perform data cleaning to ensure these data are accurate and high-quality.
Consolidate data from multiple sources into structured datasets for analysis, reporting, and visualization.
Support the integration of data from multiple platforms to provide a comprehensive view of program performance and commodity distribution.
Data Management and Quality Assurance
Clean, validate, transform, and organize datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
Facilitate and run training sessions on program digital tools and system for CRS and partner staff. Assess the capability of CRS and partner staff to use Dashboards and recommend additional capacity building training.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping
Produce informative and interactive project maps of high quality that highlight the geographic coverage and achievements of different project interventions using approved mapping software.
Implement the walk-less model with support from global teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge MS Azure SQL database and MYSQL
Advanced Microsoft Power BI skills: Dashboard development, DAX measures, Power Query, and data visualization.
In-depth experience with APIs and data integration between digital platforms.
Advanced Python or other analytical tools for data processing and automation.
Knowledge of data warehousing, data modelling, and business intelligence practices.
Basic GIS skills for geographic data visualization and mapping of distribution coverage
Required Languages: Excellent verbal and written communication in English, with ability to write reports.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel to the field up to 40%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: County-based MEAL, compliance and technical staff, CRS Information and Communications Technology (ICT)/GKIM staff.
External: Implementing partner M&E officers and consortium partner staff, and peer agencies’ staff.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in data analysis,…