Overview

The Dashboard Specialist will play a crucial part in designing, creating and maintaining data visualization dashboards that support monitoring, evaluation, and learning operations inside the organization. The Dashboard Specialist will report to the MEL Manager and collaborate with other stakeholders to develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI that support data driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive dashboards using Power BI .
• Create visually appealing user-friendly dashboards that effectively communicate key performance indicators metrics and insights related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage and maintain UpToDate off-grid data including entry into relevant systems.
• Customize dashboards to meet specific needs of the project      .
• Maintaining and regularly updating the published dashboards.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of the dashboards by enhancing performance and user experience.
• Provision of training and support to end-users to ensure easy navigation and effective utilization of the dashboards.
• Maintaining documentation of dashboard development processes, data sources and design choices
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3 years or Bachelors’ degree with 6 years’ work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation methods, data science, statistics, analytics, computer science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Power BI.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work well with others.
• Ability to plan effectively and meet tight deadlines.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of data-related end-user applications (example; Excel, Google Sheets)
• Strong skills in data manipulation and analysis
• Expertise in creating visually appealing and user-friendly dashboards including knowledge of dashboard design principles, layout and interactive elements.
• Self-learner and independent
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills