Data Systems And Support Associate

Summary

Join Rising Academies as a Data Systems and Support Associate and play a pivotal role in improving our data systems and informing program decisions. Maintain and develop data collection and visualization tools (CommCare, Looker Studio, Zapier, Google Sheets, PostgreSQL). Conduct data analysis, produce reports, and create new tools based on project needs. Provide technical support and training to country teams. This is a full-time, fixed-term remote position reporting to the Head of Data and Research. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for improving education in Africa.

Requirements

• University level undergraduate degree in statistics, economics, social sciences or a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role (MEL, data collection, analysis)
• Proficient with using data collection and visualization software's like CommCare (or SurveyCTO/Kobo/ODK)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Sheet
• Basic SQL knowledge and data manipulation skills
• Strong experience in training or capacity building, playing a technical support role for diverse data teams in the past
• Background in education data systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain key operational tools including CommCare, Looker Studio, and Zapier
• Develop processes for managing data system requests and updates
• Maintain data sources in Google Sheets and PostgreSQL
• Implement system improvements to enhance performance and user experience
• Support country teams with analysis of survey data
• Produce comprehensive analysis reports and insights
• Conduct custom analyses on various educational metrics
• Develop new data collection tools and dashboards based on project-needs
• Respond to and implement dashboard and tool update as requested
• Deliver workshops to enhance in-country data teams' technical capabilities
• Provide technical support to other departments

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Looker Studio and Zapier is desired. Having demonstrated experience using these tools is a huge plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package