Officer Data And Visualisation

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times, all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC, together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), form the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The headquarters is organized into three main divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination; (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) People and Strategy The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat. IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. The Geneva-based Federation-wide RBM and Data Systems unit sits within the Executive Office which is part of the People and Strategy Division. The Unit leads strategic alignment across the IFRC network by strengthening planning, monitoring, and reporting practices, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and demonstrating the collective impact of 191 National Societies. The Unit supports the IFRC Global Reporting Centre, which produces external-facing versions of the IFRC network country plans and reports. The position of Data and Visualization Officer is located in the Global Reporting Centre in New Delhi to facilitate data processing for these plans and reports.

Job Purpose

The Data and Visualization Officer is responsible for taking charge of data management and the production of visual outputs that form part of the IFRC network plans and reports produced by the Global Reporting Centre. This includes ensuring that data used in plans and reports is accurate, coherent and consistent across all figures and narratives; producing high‑quality data visualizations; and following standard Federation‑wide Data Systems (FDS) team processes for data management, validation and quality assurance. The role also supports data collection and validation processes in relation to the MENA region, in close coordination with relevant stakeholders. In addition, the Data and Visualization Officer contributes to addressing the internal data and visualization needs of the Centre. The Data and Visualization Officer reports to the Senior Officer, Federation-wide Data Collection and Analysis, based in Geneva. The officer will have a technical management line to the Lead of the Global Reporting Centre, based in New Delhi.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Data management, analysis and visualization for external plans and reports
• Data management and consolidation: Extract and manage data from available IFRC data pipelines and systems, and consolidate to provide a summary Federation-wide overview and analysis.
• Data quality assurance: Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of Federation-wide data, and to assure alignment and consistency between narrative content, data summaries and visual outputs.
• Data analysis and visualization: Propose and prepare summaries and data visualizations to provide a clear Federation-wide overview, accurately managing and presenting overlaps in data, particularly financial coverage and gaps.
• Communication/Coordination: Under the supervision of the Senior Officer, Federation-wide Data Collection and Analysis in Geneva, liaise with colleagues within the IFRC secretariat in Geneva and in regional offices as needed, to ensure alignment and proper data management process. 1. Support to the Centre Gather feedback on data-related issues from Centre colleagues, consolidate inputs and relay them to the global Federation-wide data systems team for follow-up and resolution, as appropriate. 1. Any other relevant support Provide any other relevant support, such as backstopping on design and layout during peak times, as assigned by the Global Reporting Centre Lead or Senior Officers. 1. Teamwork
• Work as part of a dynamic team within the Federation-wide data systems team, while also acting as an active member of the Global Reporting Centre.
• Understand and show interest in the work of the reporting and design teams, as well as the nature of the IFRC network action
• Coordinate and consult closely with colleagues across both teams, show flexibility and adaptability in reference to multiple adjustments and changes to work produced, and upon the request of the centre’s lead and according to decisions taken in Geneva
• Be ready to multitask, depending on need, and adapt to evolving requirements Be willing to contribute, learn and grow as a team member
  
  
  

• Undergraduate degree/advanced degree in data science, information management, econometrics or statistics *Degree in graphic design or Art school specialized in design and branding
  
  
  

• Minimum of 5 years of working with data, with solid knowledge of reading and extracting data from financial reports for data analysis and visualization * Minimum 2 years of working experience in graphic design and layout * Familiarity with financial systems * Experience of working in the non-profit, humanitarian or development sectors
  
  
  

• Proficiency in querying and manipulating raw datasets for analysis using Power Query (M) / Tableau Prep Builder, SQL, Python or R * Proven experience with data visualization tools, particularly Power BI and Tableau * Previous experience in data extraction via the use of APIs * Understanding of database structures, ETL development and automation * Experience using Python, DAX, R, or Stata (scripting, analysis, and/or development) and collaborative platform (GitHub, Gitlab) * Advanced Experience with Microsoft Power Platform * Advanced technical competence in layout software * Advanced skills in computer software (Windows, word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets) * Fluently spoken and written English * Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
  
  
  

• Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust * Collaboration and Teamwork * Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability