Data Insights and Analytics Advisor BRIDGE+Project

  Planning

• Develop and periodically update the programs data systems analytics and visualisation plan in consultation with the Partnership & Performance Advisor and relevant functions.
• Map data systems tools and flows; identify priorities for integration automation and improvement.
• Define and maintain data-management procedures dictionaries metadata and data-flow documentation.
• Consult intended users to prioritise management-information analytical and dashboard requirements.

Implementation

• Administer and strengthen LogAlto and other approved data tools ensuring system functionality appropriate access and timely dataset updates.
• Design and maintain digital data-collection tools and databases aligned with the results framework and SNV standards.
• Integrate data across components regions and partners and automate routine processing where feasible.
• Develop test and maintain decision-oriented dashboards and visualisations periodically reviewing their accessibility usability and relevance.
• Apply role-based access data-sharing retention archiving backup and recovery requirements and escalate suspected security or confidentiality incidents.
• Resolve data-system issues and maintain version-controlled reproducible documentation for analytical files scripts calculations and dashboard updates.
• Ensure data integrity privacy and security in line with SNV Government and donor data governance protocols.

 Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting

• Translate MEAL-approved indicator definitions disaggregation requirements and validation rules into practical data structures controls and documented calculations.
• Lead technical data-quality checks reconciliation and issue tracking providing evidence for MEAL-led quality assurance and interpretation.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends performance gaps variations emerging risks and actionable insights for MEAL-led evaluation and learning processes.
• Prepare analytical briefs management updates tables and graphics for periodic donor and learning reports.
• Analyse assessments surveys studies and reviews documenting sources methods assumptions calculations and limitations.
• Advise management on performance trends analytical priorities evidence limitations and investment options for data systems and capacity.

 Networking Learning & Representation

• Develop practical guidance and build the capability of program and partner staff in digital data collection data quality analysis interpretation visualisation and responsible data use.
• Collaborate with MEAL component leads regional teams Research & Development colleagues and implementing partners to triangulate evidence and generate insights.
• Provide authoritative technical advice on indicator feasibility disaggregation and data requirements.
• Translate results and analysis into clear visuals and evidence for briefs presentations and publications.
• Coordinate with corporate data digital and IT functions and represent BRIDGE on technical data and analytics matters.
•  Perform other activities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Essential qualifications and experience

• Masters degree in data science Statistics Computer Science Information Systems Economics Agricultural Economics or a related field with at least six or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least nine years of relevant experience.
•  Progressive experience in data analytics database management and the design and implementation of data systems.

Essential technical competencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills including data modelling Power Query and DAX; practical SQL skills for querying joining validating and transforming relational data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python R or Stata for reproducible data preparation and statistical analysis.
• Strong applied knowledge of statistics database management digital data collection data governance protection security confidentiality and ethical data management.
• Proven ability to design decision-oriented dashboards explain complex analysis to technical and non-technical audiences and advise management on evidence and its limitations.
• Demonstrated capacity to train and coach staff and partners and coordinate work across technical and geographic teams.

Desirable experience

• Experience in agriculture agribusiness value-chain development or donor-funded programs; familiarity with LogAlto mobile data-collection tools Tableau or comparable visualisation software.

Languages and mobility

• Fluency in Amharic and English; additional Ethiopian languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to BRIDGE program regions.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: December 2026

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Contract Duration: The contract is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on 5th November 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit form and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time