Samuel Hall is seeking a dynamic and skilled Data Analyst and Data Systems Focal Point to join our team for a full-time position in Kabul, Afghanistan. This role is crucial in enhancing our engagement with various stakeholders by understanding, improving, and ensuring high data quality and effective data systems across projects. The ideal candidate will act as a key representative, liaising with diverse actors to foster better data management practices and contribute to our research endeavours, particularly in the realms of data collection, cleaning, analysis, and the application of mixed methods research.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with at least 3 years of experience in similar roles who hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess a keen interest in data analytics and system management. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Data Standards and Analytics Pillar Lead and Research Managers, contributing to 2-3 projects simultaneously with increasing involvement in comprehensive research aspects.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experiences of migration or displacement, aiming to leverage their unique perspectives in our work. Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group working towards impactful research and data solutions in challenging environments.

Who We Are

Our research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes and designs policies in contexts of migration and displacement. Our approach is ethical, academically rigorous, and based on first-hand experience in complex and fragile settings. With offices in Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya and Tunisia, we are based in the regions we study. We have over ten years of experience in 70+ countries and have become a trusted partner and leading voice in the field of migration and displacement research, working with governments, donors, multilateral organisations and NGOs, as well as public and private sector entities. It's an exciting time for Samuel Hall – Stanford University recently selected us as one of the Global South's high-potential, fast-growth social enterprises. For more information, please visit www.samuelhall.org.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: We work in a fast-paced, demanding environment – you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who find opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable team players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and help us to maximise our social impact.

Objective 1 - Project management

• Implement and execute the project timeline in line with the research manager’s vision
• Lead research, and internal communications processes.
• Manage project finances, reporting, and liaise with finance and admin teams.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables and manage invoicing processes.
• Handle daily client interactions and manage all internal/external communications related to assigned projects.
• Lead client presentations, focusing on data findings and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain and coordinate an efficient system of data sharing, ensuring secure and organised data uploads for all project-related data.
• Regularly report project progress to the Research Manager, clients, and partners.

Objective 2 - Research and Data Analysis

• Oversee quantitative data collection, ensuring rigorous daily monitoring and effective communication with clients and field teams.
• Address and resolve challenges during data collection to maintain high data quality and consistency.
• Enhance the quality of field documentation, such as interview notes and reports, emphasising clarity and reliability of data.
• Train field teams and colleagues on project cycle management, evaluation standards, and best practices in data collection and harmonisation.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics and resource allocation, ensuring efficient data collection processes that adhere to harmonisation standards.
• Lead Research and Planning Teams (RPT)
• Supervise, manage and train research assistants with a focus on enhancing their quantitative analysis skills.
• Lead the analysis of quantitative data, contributing to report writing, and dissemination of findings.
• Design research tools, and research methodologies and produce outputs as requested.
• Undertake ad hoc data analysis for projects under other pillars.

Objective 3 - Pillar and Organisational Support and Process Oversight

• Provide essential support to the Pillar and other pillars as requested.
• Identify and onboard research assistants for the Pillar and ensure their understanding of SH processes.
• Oversee project boards within the pillar, uphold accountability to internal processes, maintain high standards and adhere to organisational policies.
• Act as a liaison between Samuel Hall and various stakeholders to understand their data needs, tools, and systems, offering guidance on improving data collection methodologies and harmonising indicators across projects.
• Offer training sessions and workshops to partners and internal teams on optimising their data collection tools and extracting meaningful insights from their datasets, with a focus on practical applications of data analysis techniques.
• Contribute to the development of a Data network within the sector, by attending relevant events and actively engaging in BD activities.
• Contributions for proposals as required.
• Liaise and organise cross-pillar support and collaboration.

This position is best suited for individuals with a solid background in the humanitarian / development sector, and/or international development research. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Research

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, International Development, Political Science, Economics, or a related field. A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Exceptional writing abilities in English, with a knack for distilling complex technical findings into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research and advanced data analytics, with proficiency in R, Python, Stata, or similar statistical software.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• A meticulous eye for detail combined with the initiative to communicate proactively.
• The capacity to manage workload effectively, accommodate occasional irregular working hours, and adhere to strict deadlines.

Stakeholder engagement, liaison and capacity building

• Proven experience or a keen interest in understanding and enhancing data quality and systems across different actors within the humanitarian and development sector.
• Ability to represent the organisation in various forums, advocating for high data standards and system optimization.
• Capacity to liaise with multiple stakeholders to understand their data management needs and to provide guidance on improving their data collection tools and systems.
• Willingness to conduct training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing partners' and teams' abilities to harness the full potential of their data through harmonisation and effective analysis techniques.
• A commitment to being based in Kabul, working closely with diverse actors to foster a collaborative approach towards improved data quality and system integration in the humanitarian and development landscape.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with quantitative data collection techniques, including the challenges and methodologies involved.
• Experience integrating quantitative and qualitative data into cohesive narratives, showcasing mixed-methods research capabilities.
• A strong foundation or keen interest in socio-economic research, particularly in areas related to international development, migration, and displacement.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualisation techniques, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and dashboard creation.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting as part of an international team.

All applicants are required to apply by completing the assessment via the following link: https://app.testgorilla.com/s/k0130t23 

Successful candidates will be notified within 10 days of submission and invited to online interviews on a rolling basis. The deadline for submitting completed assessments is Sunday, 31st March at 23:30 Kabul time.