Data Analyst Activity Manager

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Médecins Sans Frontières – Holland is part of the international MSF movement, providing independent medical humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Data Analyst Activity Manager will oversee the collection, management, analysis, quality assurance and presentation of operational and health-programme data. The post holder will support evidence-based decisions and strengthen the ability of relevant staff to use data effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and supervise programme-data collection, entry, cleaning, validation and analysis.
• Maintain reliable databases, reporting tools and data-management procedures.
• Monitor completeness, consistency, accuracy and timeliness of submitted data.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections with relevant teams.
• Produce routine dashboards, tables, charts, summaries and analytical reports.
• Support programme managers with interpretation of indicators, trends and performance.
• Design or improve data-collection tools and reporting templates.
• Support digital-data systems such as DHIS2, KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Protect confidential medical and programme information and control access appropriately.
• Train and coach staff on data collection, data quality, analysis and visualization.
• Participate in assessments, surveys, monitoring activities and operational research when assigned.
• Document methods, indicator definitions and changes to data systems.
• Present findings clearly to technical and operational colleagues.
• Perform related duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Health or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• Additional data-management or data-analysis certification is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, health-information systems, research or programme-data management is desirable.
• Humanitarian, health-sector or NGO experience is an advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Data cleaning, validation, analysis and visualization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability.
• Experience with one or more analytical packages such as Stata, SPSS, SAS or R.
• Experience with Power BI or another dashboarding platform is an advantage.
• Familiarity with DHIS2, KoboToolbox, ODK or comparable systems.
• Data-quality assurance and database management.
• Training, coaching and technical communication.
• Analytical thinking, accuracy, confidentiality and organization.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a demanding environment.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Duty station: Gummi, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
• Contract type: Definite contract.
• Duration: One year, with possible extension.
• Salary and benefits: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Closing date: 18 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

MSF recruits on the basis of competence and operational need and does not charge candidates during recruitment. The post holder must follow organizational requirements concerning safeguarding, prevention of exploitation and abuse, confidentiality, medical-data protection, anti-fraud measures and professional conduct.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the employer-controlled Microsoft application form before 5:00 PM on 18 August 2026. All required information and documents should be provided accurately. Only applications submitted through the stated recruitment route should be considered.