Career opportunity for DATA ANALYST ACTIVITY MANAGER
WE ARE HIRING: DATA ANALYST ACTIVITY MANAGER
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Holland
Duty Station: Gummi, Zamfara State, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (With regular field visits to Sokoto, NERU, and Zamfara projects)
Contract Type: Definite Contract (1 Year, with possibility of extension)
Publication Date: 12 August 2026
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 @ 5:00 PM
📌 ABOUT THE ROLE
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Holland is seeking a qualified, dynamic Data Analyst Activity Manager to lead and support data management, analysis, reporting, and monitoring across its humanitarian health programmes in Nigeria.
In this role, you will coordinate data-related activities, supervise data personnel, ensure high data quality standards, and serve as the Nigeria Country Programme Focal Point for DHIS2.
🎯 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Activity Management
Data Quality & Management: Coordinate data collection, develop/maintain tools and SOPs, and ensure data integrity, completeness, and confidentiality.
Analysis & Visualization: Produce dashboards, analytical reports, indicator tracking tools, and Excel-based utilities to guide programme planning.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Support routine data recording, medical reporting, epidemiological surveillance, and outbreak monitoring alongside medical teams.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building: Supervise, train, and coach data personnel and field medical teams on data tools and workflows.
Country-Level Responsibilities (DHIS2 Focal Point)
Standardize country-wide data management procedures and reporting workflows.
Provide technical support for digital data systems (DHIS2, ODK/Kobo ToolBox).
Conduct regular field supervision visits to project locations (Sokoto, NERU, Zamfara).
Support health programme reporting to relevant government bodies and internal MSF structures.
🎓 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Certifications
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics/Biostatistics, Computer Science, IT, Public Health, or a related field.
Essential: Professional certification in Data Management, Database Administration, or Data Analytics.
Desirable: Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Public Health (with strong statistical training) / Specialized training in tropical diseases.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Data Management is preferred.
Previous experience with MSF or other international NGOs is a strong advantage.
Experience in TB, HIV information management, or health programme M&E is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Data Tools & Software: Expert proficiency in DHIS2, ODK/Kobo, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and MS Word.
Statistical Packages: Hands-on experience with STATA, SPSS, SAS, or R.
Analytical Capability: Proven expertise in data quality assurance, data cleaning, and reporting.
Languages & Competencies
Languages: English (Mission Language) required; local language proficiency is an asset.
Core Competencies: Alignment with MSF principles, strong teamwork, results orientation, behavioral flexibility, and team management skills.
📩 HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their application before 18 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Option 1: Online
Submit your details directly via the MSF Online Application Form.
Option 2: Email
Send one single email to:
Subject Line: Data Analyst Activity Manager
Required Attachments (preferably combined into ONE single PDF document):
📄 Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
📄 Cover Letter
📄 Relevant Educational & Professional Certificates
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS
Recruitment Conditions: No travel/transportation allowance is provided during the recruitment process. No accommodation is provided at the duty station upon deployment.
Equal Opportunity: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ethical Recruitment: MSF operates a strict, zero-tolerance policy against payment, favoritism, or fraud during recruitment.
