Data Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Nal'ibali Trust Full time
We are looking for a critical thinker, analytical and motivated individual with strong data management and analysis experience, and a passion for literacy to join our team

Job Overview:

Nal'ibali (isiXhosa for "here's the story") is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign.

Our mission is to spark a love of stories, build language and literacy skills, and promote lifelong reading culture in homes, schools and communities across South Africa.


Key responsibilities:

Data management
Collect, organise and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from programme interventions, content and communications units
In consultation with the MER specialist, determine the kind of data to be collected and identify the resources with which to effectively collect them, use relevant tools to extract the data needed and source missing data
Compare and analyse provided statistical information to identify patterns, find answers to specific questions, relationships and problems
Setting up processes and systems to make working with data more efficient
Researching new ways to make use of data
Developing, implementing and maintaining databases
Ensure the quality and accuracy of that data, then process, design, and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organisations make better decisions
Producing reports and charts communicating trends within data
Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualise data
Organise, implement, and enforce correct data collection policies and methods
SalesForce management
Clean, align and upload data into Salesforce
Prepare Salesforce objects and fields for data imports and app syncs
Manage data cleaning to ensure records are complete, accurate and (where relevant) geolocated.
Ensure regular updating of reading club, contact and organisation databases, via network surveys and other means.
Ensure streamlined, efficient management, analysis and use of campaign data.
Digital systems development, maintenance and optimisation
Oversee further development, maintenance and optimisation of cloud-based Salesforce M&E database, including addition of new functions as identified and agreed upon by leadership team
Support other team to implement and integrate Salesforce database with other apps and platforms

Identify, develop and implement additional digital tools to support and improve M&E and other functions at Nal'ibali, using external service providers where required.

Research and analysis
Contribute to Nal'ibali's research agenda.
Support design and implementation of research projects (internal and external), which may include conducting research from time to time.
Support analysis and reporting for research projects
Manage external contractors when required

Ensure data is shared and used to enable learning, adaptation, data-driven decision making and innovation across the organization at all levels.


Requirements:

Masters university degree or equivalent in data management, development studies, economics or a related field.
Postgraduate research or certification in M&E advantageous.
At least three years' M&E, data management or research experience in the education or community development sector.
Strong quantitative data cleaning and analysis skills and advanced MS Excel skills required.

Experience using Salesforce cloud-based data management system is required in terms of development, management, data analysis, research and programme evaluation.

Working with programme results frameworks
At least 3-5 years management experience
Experience in STATA will be advantageous
MS Office (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Good English report writing skills and presentation skills.
Facilitation and training skills.
Valid driver's license strongly preferred.
Fluency in another South African language is advantageous.

Person spec:

Independent and driven self-starter, able to work proactively and solve problems independently.
Focused, efficient person, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong time management skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarise disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
Strong planning, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Eager to learn, and ready to develop and master new skills.
A team player, with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiar with donor monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.
Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude?

Closing date: 9 January 2023

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