Global Data Officer
PEAS is looking for a Global Data Officer to join our growing Technical Team and strengthen how we use data to improve education outcomes. This is a cross-functional role focused on improving data systems, enabling high-quality analysis, and supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across PEAS programmes in Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.
You’ll play a vital role in building tools, dashboards, and data pipelines that unlock real-time insights. You’ll also support external evaluations, reporting, and MEL capacity-building.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining dashboards and data pipelines (using SQL and Python)
- Supporting the rollout of PEAS’ Real Time Learning platform
- Leading analysis to track performance against strategic indicators
- Supporting MEL teams with data tools, training, and quality assurance
- Collaborating on research and external evaluation coordination
Who we’re looking for:
- Degree in computer science, maths, or related field
- Strong skills in Python, SQL and Excel
- At least 2 years’ experience in a data role (or a strong graduate)
- Skilled in data analysis and visualisation
- Strong communicator, highly organised, with attention to detail
- Passionate about using data for impact in education
- Experience with MEL, education, PySpark, or working in Africa is a plus but not essential
We strongly encourage applicants from Uganda, Zambia, Ghana or similar contexts. Remote and flexible working options available.
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