Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #441
Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #441
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
ONE — www.one.org ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
Data Journalist
ABOUT ONE
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.
Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.
ONE’s members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.
ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.
ONE is grounded in a mission, vision and set of values that provide a foundation for our work. At ONE, we look for talented individuals who are passionate about making change and who will strive to embody our values. Please take a moment to make yourself familiar with our values and mission statement before submitting your application.
Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are living through a once in a generation crisis which is hitting the poorest people hard. But to date, the response from the international community has not matched the reality of the situation. To help increase the profile of the aftershocks of COVID-19 on African countries, ONE recently launched the “ONE COVID-19 Africa Tracker,” a platform created to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health systems, economic stability, food security, education, and governance among other issues across all 54 countries in Africa.
In this position you will play a pivotal role in turning data driven insights into actionable policy change with the aim of mobilising billions of dollars to support the response. The Data Journalist will collaborate with a team of professionals to build, launch and maintain the enhanced version of ONE COVID-19 Africa Tracker.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience as a data analyst/journalist, preferably in the non-profit, international development sector. The candidate will also be experienced in managing data and journalism projects.
Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment towards reaching a common goal of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. When you work for ONE, you will receive an exceptional benefits package along with the opportunity to contribute to worldwide causes impacting those most in need.
This is a full time, 12-month temporary position reporting directly to the Executive Director of Global Policy.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
Manage and contribute to data design and compelling story-telling and conduct data and trends analysis for the enhanced ONE COVID-19 Africa Tracker, a tool providing the latest reliable data from global institutions, governments, and universities on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex and/or unstructured data sets and automate data management, APIs etc.
Conceptualize and build impactful data ‘stories’ based on the data
Clean and prepare data for the tracker
Identify and address data gaps, including through research and/or modelling
Create engaging data visualizations and compelling data analysis to support persuasive policy products
Resolve critical issues and contribute to proposal development
Serve as a representative of ONE within the context of this project
Assist with management of expenditures within budget, research projected costs for departmental activities and ensure proper approvals have been obtained for business expenditures
Additional duties as determined
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or another relevant field
6+ years of relevant experience in data analytics and journalism, proven experience in the role of a Data Analyst/Journalist, highly proficient, experienced professional and entry-level manager.
Expertise in journalism, data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
Strong knowledge of and experience with managing databases and programming languages (e.g. (SQL and Python)
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical software (Excel, Stata,etc.)
Strong knowledge and experience in data visualization using Tableau or Flourish and the ability to see the various stories presented within the data. Knowledge of HTML is helpful
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrable interest in the causes ONE supports
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organization
Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
Remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
Well organized, detail oriented and analytical
Action oriented and results focused
Flexible and resourceful approach
Independent problem solver
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluency in English required. Fluency in other languages highly preferred such as French and German
TRAVEL:
Travel up to 5%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Remote work available in all locations listed. In-office work options may be available. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to Apply
If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs (http://www.one.org/jobs).
ONE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please visit the Contact Us page on the web; www.one.org/us/about/contact/). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
Due to the high volume of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.