Data Аnalyst – Community Action for HIV Control

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant. 

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff has a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance, and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives. 

Position Purpose

Pact is seeking applications for the position of Data Analyst. Under the M&E and SI Senior Advisor supervision, data analyst will be responsible for analysis of the program data and provision of strategic information to guide the project implementation and technical assistance to CSOs implementing partners. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop data collection and analysis systems to effectively monitor the impact of programmatic activities within the scope of the project on the regional trends in HIV testing, HIV prevention services uptake, linkage to ARV treatment.
• Develop and maintain a database/storage/warehouse of strategic data and information related to the project activities. Such data and information might include publicly available HIV epidemiologic data and reports, HIV prevalence/incidence data, project’s internal programmatic performance data, etc.
• Develop and maintain data visualization instruments: dashboards (including, but not limited to, interactive/dynamic dashboards); prepare infographics based on the results of data analysis.
• Conduct data analysis of indicators and other relevant programmatic, epidemiologic, socio-demographic, behavioral data collected from baseline and other data sources within the project activities.  With the technical team, make appropriate recommendations to the program activities based on analysis of the collected data.
• Conduct statistical analysis of programmatic data: develop scientific questions, design data collection procedures and forms, perform univariate/bivariate/multivariate statistical analysis, prepare reports based on the statistical analysis results.
• Participate in the process of building capacity of regional partners of the project in data management, data analysis, data products use for programmatic purposes.
• Report and disseminate results, lessons learned, and data collected for the project.
• Work collaboratively across the team to ensure the program is meeting its goals and objectives
• Perform other duties, as assigned 

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social work, statistics, analytics or other related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in data collection and analysis and the provision of technical assistance.
• Experience designing and providing capacity building assistance in data management, data analysis, data products use.
• Familiarity with Ukrainian public health and healthcare systems, particularly with HIV prevention and treatment areas.
• Familiarity with HIV epidemiology in Ukraine.
• Experience working with key populations affected by HIV in Ukraine.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and work with and between different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• The candidate must be demonstrably proficient in (oral, writing and reading) Ukrainian and English.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine and occasionally internationally, when health and safety situation allows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Quality Improvement model implementation
• Experience in development of statistical models in the field of public health, epidemiology.
• Experience with R programming language (and RStudio) and/or Python programming language for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualization instruments (R’s ggplot2, Shiny packages; Python’s Pandas, Matplotlib packages; Tableau; MS Power BI and the likes).
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Excellent command of MS Excel for data analysis.
• Experience implementing USG-funded programs in Ukraine.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or key populations in Ukraine

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “ComAxn – Data Analyst” in the subject line. Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide reference for you. The position is open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.