Data Management and Accountability Specialist
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
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.