Data analysis to inform decision making and program design

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Key results expected:

 Working with the Senior M&E information manager to keep data systems well-functioning and up to date;

 Data analysis to inform decision making and program design;

 Answering in a timely fashion to data requests.

Main duties/ Responsibilities:

 Data management:

o Train users on Business Intelligence tools and Country Program Online Platform;

o Work with different departments to strengthen data governance, including quality and timeliness of reported data;

o Serve as the focal point for questions from super users regarding data and related reporting tools;

o Manage data collection and management processes for the data warehouse;

o Manage updates to data and reporting systems, including the dashboard, the results section of the web site, GAVI reports to the International Aid Transparency Initiative;

o Maintain current and accurate data dictionary.

 Data analysis:

o Train users to conduct data analysis themselves using the data warehouse and related analysis and reporting tools;

o Conduct analysis of health and financial data;

o Generate reports using data from the data warehouse.

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

GAVI JOB DESCRIPTION:

Post title: M&E Information Manager

Location: Geneva

Purpose of the post: Manage the daily activities of the M&E information management systems.

Team: Monitoring and Evaluation

Reports to: Senior M&E Information Manager N° of posts supervised: NA

Career step level: 3

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Academic:

 University Degree / Diploma in Public Health or equivalent, with formal training in epidemiology and/or statistics;

 Formal training in information technology an advantage.

Work experience:

 Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar position;

 Experience with public health statistics;

 Experience with enterprise data systems.

Skills/competencies:

 Sound understanding of the principles, standard indicators and data sources associated with demographic and health data;

 Strong data analysis skills, including use of STATA and MS Excel;

 Data management skills;

 Ability to extract from quantitative and qualitative data information to guide managers’ decision making;

 Knowledge of SQL language;

 Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality, accurate work within tight deadlines;

 Good knowledge of institutional or organization policies, systems and procedures;

 Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

 Tact and discretion;

 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.

Languages:

 Written and spoken fluency in English;

 Good knowledge of French is a plus.

Internal contacts:

 Multiple departments.

External contacts:

 WHO, UNICEF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, academic institutions.

GAVI is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.