Senior Technical Officer, Emergency Response Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of data analytics and visualization for emergency and outbreak response initiatives.

• Provide technical direction and advice for the planning, execution, and reporting of STRIDES Emergency and Outbreak Response tasks.

• Assist in the enhancement of analytical systems and support staff and partner capacity building in data-driven decision-making.

• Maintain project protocols, tools, datasets, manuals, training resources, and monitoring and evaluation reports.

• Create dashboards, data analysis summaries, reports, presentations, briefs, and various analytics products.

• Analyze monitoring and epidemiological intelligence data to pinpoint areas for improvement and suggest technical strategies and guidelines.

• Support and oversee the implementation of research studies and field-level coordination.

• Mentor and develop teams at the task level.

• Collaborate with project teams to interpret datasets and assessment outcomes.

• Develop and oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plans and budgets.

• Engage in client and funder meetings and prepare report presentations.

• Lead analytics and data visualization efforts in partnership with country teams.

• Monitor analytics deliverables, timelines, work plans, and MEL activity budgets.

• Collect technical tracking data and compile emergency response reports.

• Coordinate procurement needs and define technical specifications.

• Establish and manage scope-of-work and budget tracking systems.

• Develop quality standards and coordinate activities to fulfill client, funder, and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in epidemiology, data science, biostatistics, public health, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in developing and implementing data analytics and visualization methodologies for global health programs.

• Previous work experience in an NGO, government agency, or private sector organization.

• Experience collaborating with diverse teams and applying research-to-practice principles.

• Proficient in communicating and applying research and technical content for practical use.

• International work experience is highly desirable.

• Experience with emergency response and infectious disease outbreaks is strongly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of emergency response data analytics and visualization techniques.

• Strong understanding of technical and quality standards for data analytics and epidemiological intelligence.

• Proficiency in database management software, business intelligence tools, and online search platforms.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Fluency in French is strongly preferred.

• Proven project management capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

• Capability to analyze and interpret data, identify inaccuracies, and prepare reports.

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

• Willingness to undergo screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks.

• Commitment to signing FHI 360’s code of conduct.

• Willingness to travel 10%–25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base salary to a money purchase pension plan account.

• 18 days of paid vacation annually for US-based full-time employees.

• 12 sick days each year for US-based full-time employees.

• 11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff.

• A competitive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Policies and programs that promote a healthy work/life balance.