Data Management and Accountability Specialist
Data Management and Accountability Specialist
Posting Description
This position is to be hired where Habitat for Humanity International can legally hire and the applicant can legally work within the LAC Region, and on a local contract in the country of hiring.
Job Description
Implement robust data management systems and accountability frameworks for the organization's programs and projects, collaborating closely with programmatic and technical teams. This role includes providing data-driven strategic analysis and advice, strengthening institutional capacity for strategy implementation and evidence based decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge management, aligned with the HFHI 50x50 Strategy.
Essential Duties
- Manages regional data from the global measurement tool and ensures data quality, coordinating with national offices and headquarters for data analysis and decision-making.
- Maintains and continuously improves the LAC Regional Data Observatory.
- Oversees data processing for the different assessments and studies carried out within the region, where appropriate, across both the national offices and area office.
- Establishes a clear link between monitoring, evaluation, and learning to ensure efficient and relevant data production that informs decision-making and generates evidence of regional impact.
- Leads the implementation and monitoring of the regional Complaint and Feedback Mechanism.
- Manages the evaluation system for area office events (e.g., workshops, conferences, and seminars).
- Contributes to global knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Employees in multiple divisions with different skillsets work together to achieve Habitat for Humanity International’s mission and common strategic goals.
Key aspects of cross-functional responsibilities in a global non-profit include: Strategic planning, program design and implementation, communication and branding, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance and risk management.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- At least bachelor’s degree in statistics and/or data science/big data.
- At least 3 years.
- Knowledge of platforms and technologies for data collection, learning and collaboration.
- Proficiency in R and/or an equivalent programming language, as well as data visualization in Power BI
- Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics for the analysis of the impact of social projects.
- Knowledge of quantitative methodologies.
- Capacities to balance innovative thinking with practical learning solutions and knowledge sharing.
- Ability to work as an internal consultant, negotiate results and scope, and as part of different teams.
- Bilingual Spanish/English, with very good oral and written communication.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience and interest in social sciences and social development.
- Experience in the design and implementation of complaint and feedback mechanisms with target populations.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Remote
- Travel expected up to 20 % of time
- Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselvses
- Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission
HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended
beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities
to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual
exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and
promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
Monitoring and Evaluation
Auto req ID
10888BR
Position Category
Full-time - Salaried
Position Type
International Employment
Geographic Location
Latin America & the Caribbean
Location
San Jose, Costa Rica
Position Number
1728
Required Travel
20%