Data Officer-Remote

Data Officer-Remote

Part-time: 20 hours per week

Location: Working Remotely in the US, France or the Central African Republic

Position and Organization:

The Data Officer will assist in data management across Water For Good's (WFG) programs, ranging from new water access activities to ongoing sustainability initiatives. Hundreds of data reports are collected at the field level every month and require regular review to ensure accuracy in tracking programmatic indicators, compiling data for grants reporting, and providing feedback to teams on the field. This role will answer to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning and assist in reviewing these data reports, supporting backend database activities, and conducting analysis on specific datasets to provide input on project activities.

Water for Good is a US 501(c)(3) faith-based international development nonprofit with a global staff of approximately 130 people. We provide ongoing clean water services to over 850,000 people annually in one of the poorest countries on earth, with an annual budget of around $6.5 million USD. Please visit www.waterforgood.org to learn more.

Our Culture:

• Laser focus: Do fewer things, better. Quality over quantity is king.
• Less red tape: We hire the best people to do their best work, using their best judgment. We do this to eliminate excess bureaucracy. Go create, think, dream, plan and accomplish things on your own terms.
• Plan for longevity: Sustainability is the heart of what we do and who we are. Our employees should not burn out. Our water solutions should last for good.
• People matter: Treat donors how you want to be treated. Treat employees how you want to be treated. Treat end-users how you want to be treated. Treat everyone exactly like you’d want to be treated.
• It’s not about us: We are stewards of others’ hard work and generosity. We show up at work every day humbled by this privilege.

Qualifications:

• Completed undergraduate college degree, preferably in data science, data analytics, programming, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
• Experience processing large amounts of data.
• Ability to navigate and use spreadsheets such as Excel and Google Sheets.
• Self-starter and comfortable working in a remote environment.

Preferred:

• French language proficiency.
• Contextual understanding of sub-Saharan Africa.
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector, particularly international development and the water and sanitation sector.
• Experience using:

Communication tools such as Google Suite and Asana;

Database systems such as Filemaker Pro, iFormbuilder, and Tableau;

Mapping software such as Google Maps and QGIS.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Data Processing:

Review and clean data reports submitted by field teams, including maintenance, new water access, and water management reports to ensure accuracy.

• Database Tasks:

Review and update layouts in the database by adding in new sites, updating maintenance zones, and revising maps;

Build and improve database structures, relationships, dashboards, and import procedures.

• Data Analysis

Conduct deep-dive analyses into datasets to evaluate trends and correlations that can be used to help make programmatic decisions.

Compile data into user-friendly tables and charts to assist in decision-making, tracking key performance indicators, and sharing with stakeholders.

• Participate in Team Meetings

Attend online weekly team meetings with the international team and operational team.

Actively participate in one-on-one check-in calls to provide updates on work products, ask questions, and prioritize task lists.