Data Analyst (Ukraine Response)_Lviv at Mercy Corps

About Mercy Corps:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps’ Ukraine response seeks to meet the needs of vulnerable Ukrainians and conflict-affected people where they are: in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Moldova. Through partnerships with local civil society organizations, we aim to reach 500,000 vulnerable people with multi-purpose cash assistance, other humanitarian support, and protection services across the four countries.

General Position Summary: 

The Data Analyst will analyze and synthesize related and seemingly unrelated data into a coherent story. As we collect data from populations impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, you will identify hypotheses through exploratory data analysis that provide insight and guidance to program design and implementation teams. Where appropriate, the hypothesis will be integrated into our (near) real-time data analysis pipelines to provide ongoing decision support. You will be key to ensuring that Mercy Corps and our consortium partners are serving our participants equitably and with maximum benefit.

The Data Analyst will join a team working to collect, analyze and present data on every aspect of the response. As a member of our Data Management and Automation Team, you will drive prioritization of data collection, integration, analysis automation and presentation to deliver data needed for decision support in a complex and changing context. You will design solutions from working with stakeholders to understand the requirements, o guiding data collection, to implementing data analysis pipelines using Azure’s rich toolset and finally delivering visualizations that power. Working as a member of the humanitarian and technical team, you will have the opportunity to learn and be engaged in every aspect of Mercy Corps’ and our consortium’s data activities. 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Communicate effectively by synthesizing and presenting findings and visualizations of program effectiveness

• Facilitate the usage of data analysis in decision-making and strategy formulation

• Work as part of Ukraine Tech Team to improve technical infrastructure for near real-time data analysis
• Use data to analyze needs of impacted populations and develop hypotheses that improve our understanding of how assistance can best serve our participants.
• Steward data sources and identify new sources that enrich our analysis and understanding.

Accountability:

Reports Directly To: Data Management & Automation Lead

Works Directly With: Data Management & Automation Team, Cash Teams in Ukraine and Poland, PaQ Lead

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of management and analysis technologies, possess a personal commitment to data quality and security, and have a strong interest in using data analysis to improve programming and the lives of others. The Data Analyst will be an analytical mind easily able to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets while being able to develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. They will further act in an ethical manner at all times regarding the privacy and security of program participant data, communicate ethical concerns up the chain of responsibility, and ensure the concerns are resolved appropriately. They will serve as an advocate for the data technology needs of response teams and will demonstrate an ability to build trust among country/program staff and balance the needs of multiple countries/programs.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills 

Any skills you have gained through education, volunteer, work, or life experience that are relevant to the position will be considered. Please explain transferable skills and how they apply to this position in your cover letter or during your interview.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Academic degree in a relevant field.
• 4 years of experience in data compilation, reporting and analytics, along with utilizing data and analytics tools.
• Experience with Power BI or a comparable visualization platform.
• Strong analytical skills/capabilities and communication skills (both spoken and written).
• Comfortable Working proficiency in English (both spoken and written).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or another programming language.
• Experience with Azure or AWS data services.
• Experience with database, data lake, and data warehouse concepts.
• Experience facilitating data-focused presentations and training sessions.
• Experience in international relief and development programming; especially in MEL or program management functions.
• Experience working with geospatial data.
• Language proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, or Polish.

Ongoing Learning 

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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