Senior Associate, Data Visualization

Senior Associate, Data Visualization

Company Overview:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview and Role:

The Data Informatics and Analytical Solutions
(DIAS) Practice is seeking a Senior Associate to provide data analytics and
visualization support across practices and international donor-funded health
and development programs (including the such as the U.S. Agency for
International Development and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention). United States Age for
USAID, CDC, and other international donor-funded programs. This position is based in Washington, DC and entails
approximately 30% overseas travel.

The DIAS Practice is a dynamic and
innovative group with talented and passionate members working toward the goal
of improving informed decision making and effectiveness of international
development projects. Our vision is to improve development investments and
outcomes by harnessing the power of digital solutions to strength information
systems, governance, local capacity and ownership to use quality data in real
time for positive impact. To do this, DIAS takes a systems approach that
combines expertise across monitoring and evaluation and research; effective
data use; information and communication technology (ICT); and data governance
to help governments and development partners throughout the world to design,
implement, and evaluate projects that create positive impact.

The Senior Associate will help lead the
design and development of high-quality compelling data analyses and data visualization
products to drive programmatic decision making, learning and adaptation. They will collaborate with internal and
external stakeholders to understand user needs, data use cases and develop
clear and compelling data products that transform data into interactive and
dynamic visualizations to convey analytical insights, demonstrate results, and
communicate analytical findings.

Work location: Washington, D.C.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in identifying priority information needs, gathering stakeholder requirements, and mapping data for data analysis and visualization products.This may include supporting and guiding project teams on appropriate data infrastructure, schemas, tools, and processes.
Use SQL queries (or other programming languages) to explore, understand, and make use of diverse sets of data and relational data sources, including data quality and verification checks.It is anticipated that the position will work with a variety of data sources (such as client-line data, aggregated programmatic or project data, survey data, financial data, etc.) and may need to transform, integrate, clean, and structure data for use in data visualization products.
Create prototypes and mock-ups of data products and visualizations (including dashboards) based on stakeholder requirements
Design, develop, and iterate on static and interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and maps using visual analytics and business intelligence tools (preference towards using open-source data visualization tools).Visualization products should be developed following data visualization best practices and principles.
Develop and deliver end-user training materials and technical documentation for business intelligence and visualization deliverables
Support the integration of data visualization tools and products into routine data review and program monitoring processes, working with stakeholders to develop and interpret data insights
Translate complex data analysis concepts and visuals into clear and useable messages for different audiences
Asses with other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Advanced skills in using data visualization platforms such as advanced Excel visualizations, Tableau, PowerBI, R and Python packages, Metabase, or Google Data Studio, and other business intelligence tools. Preference for open-source data visualization platforms.
Proven relevant work experience in designing and developing effective data visualizations (preferably for global health programs).
Interest or expertise in UI/UX design principles and graphic design is desirable
Experience facilitating data visualization projects (conceptualization, stakeholder engagement, design and execution, iteration, and on-going support)
Demonstrated track record increasing use of data and promoting data literacy through effective data visualization products
Knowledge of USAID Global Health and/or PEPFAR/HIV programs and indicators is strongly preferred
Geospatial analysis skills using ArcGIS or QGIS, desirable
Knowledge of health information systems, e.g., electronic medical records, DHIS2, community health information systems, labs, pharmacy, commodities, etc. desirable

Other Skills Required

Proficiency with common data management tools (such as SQL, Stata, SAS, R, Python etc.) for data management, cleaning, and processing for data visualizations is an added plus.Preference for open-source data programming languages.
Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, management and collaboration skills in highly complex structures involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings.
Well-honed active listening skills, combined with a desire to actively coach, mentor, and provide thoughtful feedback to colleagues, peers, and subordinates.
Prior experience of working in a fast-paced, solution-focused and dynamic workplace; expert skills in multi-tasking.
Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed
Strong communication, analytic, and presentation skills
Ability to work cross-culturally with flexibility to work across time zones, occasionally accommodating meeting times outside of the regular workday.
Full proficiency in spoken and written English, language proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese desirable;
Ability to travel up to 30% internationally.