Director, Data and Information Systems
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Thinkwell is hiring a Director, Data and Information Systems to lead data architecture, analytics and information systems work supporting Ugandan projects. The role involves designing integrated data systems and dashboards, strengthening government data use, and supervising specialist MEL, analytics and IS staff. Based in Kampala, this is a full-time executive-level position.
- Executive-level leadership role in data, M&E and information systems
- Based in Kampala, Uganda, full-time position
- Requires 12 years of experience and English proficiency
- Leads integrated data architecture, dashboards and analytics for government and project users
- Supervises PFM Data Analytics, MEL and Information Systems managers
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Experience
- Level:
- Executive level
- Length:
- 12 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Uganda
- Job descriptions &
- in analyzing complex data from multiple databases and presenting it in a simplified format
- Capacity to deliver results in a fast-paced setting
- in managing highly performing teams.
- Project monitoring and evaluation in the area of technical specialization.
- Strong writing skills, with
- in developing high quality documents with minimal supervision and publishing in peer reviewed journal.
- A senior leader, able to rally staff around ThinkWell's mission and priorities;
- A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
- Recognized as a leader in the area of technical specialty; strong national and international, professional network in the field
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders;
- New business development, proposal writing and fundraising experience;
- Substantive, relevant work
- in health systems with a development agency, NGO or government. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences
- Prior work
- linked to FP, MNCH or reproductive health preferred;
- Demonstrated interest and ability in growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
- Full fluency in English and Kiswahili;
- Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%
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Requirements
Overview
The Director will provide strategic and technical leadership for projects in Uganda . They will supervise specialist staff in information systems, M&E and data analytics; translate programmatic
into clear system and analytical requirements; and provide sufficient technical oversight to ensure that the resulting architecture and tools are robust, practical and fit for purpose.
into clear system requirements, data structures, workflows, business rules and analytical specifications, working with the Information Systems Manager, MEL Manager and other technical specialists to turn these
into practical tools and systems
Lead the activity's approach to accessing and using data from relevant Government of Uganda systems—including IFMIS, HMIS/DHIS2, human-resource information systems and other financial and administrative systems—determining what information is required, how it should be structured and linked, and how it can be reliably incorporated into the activity's data environment
Establish appropriate standards and processes for data governance, documentation, access, security, interoperability and quality, ensuring that the activity maintains reliable and appropriately controlled information while working across multiple government and project data sources
Lead the development of verification template/tools for secondary and primary verification data
Develop verification schedule
Ensure that all relevant entities receive automated notifications, acknowledge receipt, and prepare the required source documents in advance of onsite verification
Lead the planning and execution of periodic data quality assessments
Data Analytics (30% LOE)
Work with technical leads to translate risk assessment, verification and DQA approaches into practical indicators, analytical rules, risk flags and other decision-support tools
Lead the use and triangulation of data from different sources to identify emerging risks, unusual patterns, discrepancies and areas requiring further assessment or verification
Identify opportunities to standardize and automate routine analysis and checks, making assessment and verification more efficient and better targeted over time
Government Engagement and Team Leadership (20% LOE)
Work with Government of Uganda counterparts to strengthen the use of existing government data and systems and ensure that new tools build on, rather than unnecessarily duplicate, existing systems
Ensure that data systems and tools are designed so that Ugandan institutions can progressively own, operate and sustain them
Lead and supervise the PFM Data Analytics Manager, MEL Manager and Information Systems Manager, ensuring the three functions work together as an integrated team
Contribute to the growth of ThinkWell's data and information systems portfolio by identifying emerging opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, and shaping technically strong proposals and new areas of work
Other duties as assigned
We are:
ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:
Think big
Influence the conversation
Empower Others
Be exceptional
Always question
Relate authentically
Evolve by learning
You are:
ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An
entrepreneurial
, results-oriented ‘do-er' with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A curious person, seeing connections between different areas.
A
change maker
who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an
empowering
environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A
collaborative
colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a
growth mindset,
meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
Authentic
, honest, direct, self-aware, and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Masters Degree in public health, data science, or relevant field with 10+ years of experience;
Extensive
Responsibilities
Data Architecture and Dashboard for Performance Management (40% LOE)
Lead the design and operationalization of an integrated data and information architecture supporting the activity's risk assessment, milestone verification, and performance-management functions
Lead the functional design of an integrated performance management dashboard for Government of Uganda, U.S. Government and project users, providing accessible and decision-relevant information on entity risk profiles, assessment and verification progress, findings, data quality, risk-mitigation actions and performance
Translate programmatic and technical