REACH Data Analyst

OBJECTIVES

1. Research planning

• Contribute to research design and Terms of Reference, including sampling, data collection tools, data analysis plans and data management plans, under appropriate technical guidance.
• Work with assessment colleagues to translate agreed questionnaires into Kobo/ODK tools; test skip logic, constraints, calculations and translations before deployment.
• Support sampling calculations and sample preparation with assessment and GIS colleagues, documenting assumptions and limitations.
• Prepare data quality checks, cleaning procedures and analysis scripts in R. Agree task timelines with the line manager and report delays or technical issues promptly.

2. Research implementation

• Support enumerator training on data collection tools, data quality and data protection, and provide technical support during data collection.
• Run regular checks for completeness, consistency, duplicates, outliers and sampling progress; share actionable feedback with assessment and field teams.
• Check geographical references with GIS colleagues where relevant and resolve discrepancies with the responsible teams.
• Document changes to tools, sampling or data collection procedures and raise proposed methodological changes with the line manager for the required approvals.

3. Data management cleaning and analysis

• Clean and validate quantitative and qualitative datasets in line with REACH standards. Maintain cleaning logs and document decisions with assessment colleagues.
• Develop and maintain reproducible R scripts for data processing and analysis, including agreed indicators, disaggregation, weighting and statistical analysis as appropriate.
• Organize datasets, scripts and documentation using agreed naming, version control, storage and access procedures; maintain recurring data collection tools and workflows as assigned.
• Check analysis against the agreed data analysis plan, explain methodological limitations, and submit datasets, scripts and outputs for technical review before use.

4. Output production

• Prepare accurate datasets, summary tables, charts and other analysis products for reports, factsheets and presentations, in collaboration with assessment colleagues.
• Support dashboards, web maps and other information products according to skills and assigned portfolio, working with GIS and other technical colleagues.
• Ensure figures and findings are consistent with the approved methodology and final datasets; address review comments and support required Acted HQ validation before external release.
• Provide the line manager with updates on output progress and deadlines, and support maintenance of online products where assigned.

5. External engagement and dissemination

• At the line manager’s request, contribute technical inputs to partner consultations, joint analysis, product reviews and dissemination activities.
• Represent REACH in relevant meetings or present findings only with prior line manager approval; document discussions and follow up on agreed technical actions.
• Support partners’ understanding and appropriate use of REACH data and findings, including their limitations, while complying with approved data sharing arrangements.

6. Knowledge sharing and learning

• Contribute to lessons learned exercises and document improvements to data collection, processing and analysis workflows.
• Share reusable scripts, guidance and technical knowledge with colleagues and support practical learning for data interns or other staff as assigned, under senior technical guidance.

7. Data confidentiality and protection

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all data and related processes, in compliance with REACH data protection policies and standard operating procedures.
• Apply agreed access controls, secure storage and transfer procedures, and anonymization requirements. Do not share data externally without the required authorisation.
• Promptly report suspected data breaches or protection concerns to the line manager and follow organizational procedures. Comply with Acted policies and codes of conduct, including safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science, information management or another relevant discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in data management, analysis, statistics or programming; experience in a humanitarian or development context is preferred.
• Proficiency in R for data cleaning, analysis and reproducible workflows, with experience working with large datasets.
• Strong Excel skills and experience developing and testing Kobo, ODK or similar mobile data collection tools.
• Good understanding of sampling methods, descriptive statistics, data quality checks and responsible data management.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to document methods and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to manage agreed tasks and deadlines, work independently with appropriate guidance, and collaborate in a multicultural team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience with Python, GIS applications such as QGIS or ArcGIS, or dashboard and data visualisation tools.
• Experience supporting household or key informant assessments, enumerator training or recurring monitoring exercises.

How to apply

Qualified applicants with the required skills are invited to submit their applications. The application should include a one-page cover letter and a CV not exceeding two pages, combined into a single document. Please ensure that the cover letter appears on the first page, followed by the CV, and that the CV includes details of three work-related referees.
Applications should be submitted via Ethio jobs and must be received on or before 5:00 PM on November 08, 2026. Please use the subject line: “REACH Data Analyst" - Ethiopia when submitting your application.

Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACTED will at no stage of recruitment process request candidate to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not retained any agent in connection with recruitments.

ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries within our programmed from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. ACTED has specific policies, including PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, consultants and other stakeholders and has zero tolerance towards misconducts. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will be expected to sign ACTED’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as an annex to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.