Regional Protection Data Analyst (in Serbia)

Main duties and responsibilities

• Under supervision of Regional Protection Data Analyst in charge and in coordination within the RPDO:
• Support Protection teams, at delegation and regional level, using data analytics to inform the operations.
• Support ongoing and new data analytic projects in Eurasia.
• Build reports, dashboards, and visualizations combining quantitative and qualitative methods and produce visual and reader-friendly analytics to provide an in-depth understanding on the Protection concerns and activities in the region.
• Perform ad-hoc researches on internally collected data.
• Takes part in multidisciplinary projects with other data teams across the ICRC.
• Explore possibilities for new use of different analytical techniques.
• Contribute to the mapping and analysis of available external resources.
• Contribute to the sharing of ideas and methods across the region.
• Support the RPDO with analysis of regional priorities, advising on data collection methods, and contributing to data workflow management.
• Ensure proper maintenance and up-to date documentation of ongoing and completed projects.

Education and professional experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Geography, Computer Sciences, or a related field.
• Master’s or doctoral degree is an asset (either completed or underway).
• Typically, 3 to 5 years overall professional experience in data analytics and/or research.
• Experience with at least one of the following analytic tools:
• Advanced Excel.
• Python, R, SQL, or other programming languages.
• BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent command of English, knowledge of French and/or Russian are assets.

Required profile

• Strong data analytic skills.
• Storytelling ability through visually clear data presentation.
• Excellent attention to details and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Eurasia region, few times a year.

Desired profile

• Strong motivation for humanitarian work.
• Understanding of data collection in the field and of work with personal and social data.
• Good presentation skills and experience training others.
• Experience with automated collection and storage of data retrieved through web APIs.
• Interest in automated text analysis, data wrangling, and visualizations.
• Work or volunteering experience with the ICRC, IFRC, or National Society.

What we offer

• Be a member of a dynamic data analytics team within a well-established data unit.
• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• In-house trainings and opportunities for individual professional development.
• Competitive employment package with attractive social benefits.
• Type of contract: full time local contract based in Belgrade, Serbia.
• Interested candidates should submit their Motivation letter and CV exclusively in English.
• Only candidates with Serbian citizenship or a valid work permit for Serbia will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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