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Data Specialist Opportunity at CDI
Are you passionate about using data to drive positive change in communities?
We are seeking a skilled Data Specialist to join our team in Dublin.
At the Childhood Development Initiative, we believe in creating an inspiring and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. We are a team of talented individuals who share our passion for improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
As our Data Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening our monitoring and evaluation systems, supporting staff and services to maximise the impact of our data-driven approach.
The Data Specialist role at CDI aims to bolster and sustain our monitoring and evaluation systems while supporting our staff and contracted services to optimise data collection, analysis, and utilisation. This pivotal position will drive our evidence-based approach, ensuring that CDI’s community development initiatives are informed by robust, insightful data. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our data-driven decision-making processes, ultimately maximising the impact of our programmes on the communities we serve.
Review the Data Specialist Recruitment Pack and submit your CV and Application Form to info@cdi.ie by 3pm on Monday 22nd of July 2024.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise programme logic models and evaluation plans
- Analyse CDI programme data and produce insightful reports
- Enhance our information management systems
- Extract valuable insights from national datasets
- Train staff and stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation best practices
- Support external evaluation processes
- Contribute to CDI’s consultancy services
- Represent CDI externally, advocating for evidence-based approaches
The Ideal Data Specialist Candidate
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analytical skills
- Excellent technical skills including SPSS and Excel
- Experience and skills in managing multiple projects/tasks at the same time with a focus on deliverables
- Strong communication, reporting and visualisation skills
- Capacity to mentor across a range of disciplines and sectors.
The Benefits to you
- Hybrid working
- Pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to Work scheme
How to Apply
Join us in making a difference through data-driven decision-making. Review the Data Specialist Recruitment Pack and submit your CV and Application Form to info@cdi.ie by 3pm on Monday 22nd of July 2024.
CDI takes a competency-based approach to our recruitment processes, and the interview will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Shortlisting and Interviews
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 22nd July, and interviews will be held on Friday 26th July in the CDI offices, Fettercairn, Dublin 24.
CDI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Find out more about what it is like to work at CDI!