Data Analyst (2)

Administrative - Business development - Communication & Public Relations - Data Management - IT / Engineering - Monitoring and Evaluation - Operations - Other - Record Keeping and Reporting Job Overview Quantity: 2 Organizational Unit / Duty Station: IT/IM Unit, GRCS Head Office Immediate Supervisor’s Title: IT/IM Officer Works with: IT / IM Officer, PMER Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization) The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) was established by an Act of Parliament and became an independent National Society on 5 October 1966, after The Gambia gained independence from Britain. Its constitution/statutes are based on the Geneva Conventions and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality). The GRCS is officially recognized by the Government of The Gambia as a humanitarian relief organization, auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian and development fields and the Medical Services of the Armed Forces. In relation to the public authorities, the GRCS maintains its independence and neutrality which allows it to act in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Movement. The GRCS is a legally constituted organization with legal status and an unlimited term of existence. It is operating in all the seven administrative regions/areas in The Gambia and has thousands of active volunteers across the country who are well trained in different areas of intervention of the National Society. The Society has won the trust and confidence of the communities and partners and is currently the largest humanitarian institution with strong network of volunteers throughout the country. The Gambia Red Cross Society operates in the following core programme areas, namely; Health and Care in communities, Disaster Preparedness and crisis Response (DPCR), Dissemination of the Red Cross Fundamental Principles, Volunteer Management, Branch Development, Gender and Inclusion, Volunteer Management, Finance Depart, Logistics and Pre-Hospital care. The overall objective of the GRCS is to prevent and alleviate human suffering with complete impartiality, not discriminating against nationality, race, ethnicity, age, gender, religious beliefs, class or political opinions, or any similar criteria and shall act in accordance with the spirit and principles of the Geneva Conventions. The Vision Mission is “Improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity” with the Goal of “to be a reputable, strong and neutral humanitarian organization, with a national network of volunteers and resources and an international link with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, capable of preventing and alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable. Job purpose The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting programme, operational, and emergency response data to support evidence-based decision-making within GRCS. The role ensures high-quality data, timely analytical products, clear insights, effective dashboards, and responsible use of digital data systems across projects, departments, and emergency operations. Job duties and responsibilities Data Analysis, Visualization and Reporting . Collect, clean, validate, analyze, and interpret programme, operational, administrative, and emergency response data. · Develop and maintain datasets, data models, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical reports to support management decision-making. · Produce regular statistical reports, data visualizations, infographics, and situation updates for GRCS leadership, programme teams, donors, and partners. · Identify trends, gaps, risks, and performance patterns from multiple data sources and provide actionable recommendations. · Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, timely, user-friendly, and aligned with GRCS reportin…