Dashboard Specialist - Kenya Primary Literacy Programme
Dashboard Specialist - Kenya Primary Literacy Programme
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Project Description
The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (USAID KPLP) is a fiveyear USAID funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive accountable and resilient education institutions and systems.
KPLP has three broad objectives:
1. Improving education services and student learning outcomes including for vulnerable populations;
2. Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable selfsustaining and resilient; and
3. Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.
Position Description
The Dashboard Specialist will play a crucial role in the Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) by developing comprehensive data analytics impact reports and interactive dashboards in accordance with counterpart and EDC standards. This individual will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the effective presentation and analysis of project data contributing significantly to the monitoring and evaluation of the programs impact. This position requires a candidate who is collaborative detailoriented analytical and skilled in communicating complex data concepts in a clear and understandable manner. The Dashboard Specialist will report to the MEL Specialist and will be based in Nairobi.
The Dashboard Specialists responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with government counterparts and various teams to design and implement data models shared datasets and interactive dashboards primarily using Power BI ensuring optimization for usability performance flexibility and standardization.
Develop and maintain advanced Power BI reports and dashboards incorporating best practices in data visualization and user experience design.
Write complex Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and SQL scripts for detailed project reporting and analysis enhancing the depth and accuracy of data insights.
Assist in the creation of data analytics and impact measures for ongoing performance monitoring including the analysis of data to provide meaningful insights and realtime reporting.
Train and provide oversight to personnel in data modeling analytics reporting and analysis; conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance team capabilities in these areas.
Facilitate meetings and coordinate collaborative efforts with internal and external teams ensuring alignment and efficiency in datarelated activities.
Mentor and guide new team members in best practices for dashboard creation and data utilization fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports and other data as required.
Qualifications :
The candidate for the position of Dashboard Specialist shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
Masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field required; or B.A. and 10 years of relevant experience.
Skills and Experience:
8 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience required.
Extensive experience in database management and SQL with proficiency in writing complex queries and understanding relational database technologies.
Proven expertise in business intelligence and data visualization with a strong background in the development design configuration and implementation of solutions based on Power BI.
Advanced skills in data modeling analytics report and dashboard creation including familiarity with data visualization tools and integration with external tools (Excel SQL R Tabular Editor DAX Studio).
Ability to facilitate high level technical discussions with client and MOE counterparts.
Proficiency in Power Query in both Excel and Power BI.
Knowledge of monitoring evaluation and research data collection processes and tools including experience with data reviews data quality assessments (DQAs) and KPI performance measuring.
Familiarity with Power BI maps GIS technologies and geospatial data analysis.
A Power BI Data Analyst Certificate is preferred.
Prior experience working in a multicultural or international environment is preferred.
Language:
Fluency in English is required.
Other:
Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.
Additional Information :
Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be reviewed.
Due to the volume of applications submitted only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smokefree workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary and excellent benefits. Women minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This announcement is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this notice are the sole responsibility of Education Development Center Inc. (EDC) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
