The Carter Center: Senior Associate Director, Data and Analytics | Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP) - Emory University

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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  

 

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

 

SUMMARY:

The Senior Associate Director-Data and Analytics (Sr. AD-Data) serves in a senior role as the technical subject matter expert developing and implementing new tools to accelerate the eradication of Guinea worm disease.

• Responsible for strengthening data management and analysis across the Guinea Worm Eradication Program implementation and research teams, including driving and supporting project design, implementation, and programmatic innovation to leverage historical data and provide near-real-time data analyses for program decision-making.
• Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under the direction of the Director, the Sr. AD-Data provides technical and operational leadership to the data and analytics team and supports the program through organizational reports, peer-reviewed publications, and active engagement and advocacy with partners.
• Supports relationships with in-country collaborators and country office staff, including strengthening capacity for data management and utilization.
• Supports technical working groups and routine cross-collaboration. 
• Responsible for facilitating, convening, and disseminating findings in national and international fora.
• Manages applied research conducted by internal/external partners, and supports proposal development and partner relationship-building to advance the research agenda.
• Manages budgets and supervises technical and support staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research and seven years of related experience at a senior level, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous supervisory and program/project management experience and international health research management experience post-training is required.
• International travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, infectious disease ecology, veterinary medicine, or another public health-related field.
• Senior-level experience related to international health research management and grantmaking experience, along with a demonstrated proficiency in project management, developing and implementing activities, staff supervision, budget preparation, and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams, particularly in data science, analytics, or IT. The ability to mentor and develop team members and foster collaborative working environment is essential.
• Experience in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for infectious disease surveillance.
• Strong background in data analytics including the ability to leverage global health program data to inform public health strategies and decision making in real or near real time.
• Excellent knowledge of data governance practices, including data privacy, security, and ethical considerations, especially in the context of global health data.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills including the ability to create clear and impactful reports to communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluency in French is desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leadership, developing and implementing public/animal health activities in LMIC settings, staff supervision, budget preparation and execution, and partnership building.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects with diverse stakeholders from inception to completion.

• Extensive professional network and demonstrated experience establishing public/private partnerships with multifaceted organizations.

• Effective writing, analytics, presentation, and organizational skills.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

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