Indonesia: Data Analyst for Clean Air Catalyst

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews is seeking to recruit a Data Analyst in Jakarta, Indonesia to conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis for the Rumor Tracking activity of the Clean Air Catalyst project. Working under the guidance of the Jakarta Rumor Tracking Information Manager, the Data Analyst will wrangle qualitative and quantitative rumor data and analyze feedback, with a focus on the concerns, fears and hopes that are behind the feedback and drive misinformation. The Data Analyst will also support the Internews Earth Journalism Network team and Clean Air Catalyst’s consortium partners to understand how rumors and mis/disinformation influence public perception and decision-making.

ABOUT THE CLEAN AIR CATALYST PROJECT

The Clean Air Catalyst (“Catalyst”) is a new flagship program launched by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The intention of the program is to accelerate clean air solutions by working with communities around the world to identify and raise awareness of local pollution sources, and to build focused coalitions which deliver interventions leading to cleaner, healthier air. The five-year program will help build capacity for tailored, self-reliant solutions that cut air pollution and improve human health in developing countries. Indore, India and Jakarta, Indonesia are two the three cities where the project is being piloted.

ABOUT RUMOR TRACKING

The Internews Rumor Tracking Methodology is a way to address misinformation in a consistent and continuous way, in different contexts. It is a process to collect community data (questions, concerns, or rumors heard) in a semi-structured way to allow any topics to surface without leading the discussion towards a desired outcome. All Rumor Tracking projects involve a feedback loop: the data is collected, analyzed to understand the hopes and fears behind those rumor, and actionable information that addresses the concerns is shared back with the community. While Rumor Tracking is a methodology, it consists of a few basic tools: open ended questionnaires, a spreadsheet or database, a strong involvement of the affected population, and using the most trusted and accessible mechanisms for sharing information back to the community, such as radio programs, narrowcasting, listening groups, SMS hotlines, bulletins, etc.

LOGISTICS

This is a remote-based consultancy. Our preference is to hire a candidate based in Jakarta, Indonesia; however, candidates based elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region will also be considered. You must have work authorization in your location that does not require sponsorship from Internews.

This consultancy is expected to start in late February/early March 2022 and end in June 2022. Subject to project requirement and fund availability, there may be possibilities for an extension.

This consultancy has an anticipated closing date of February 25, 2022.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Collate, clean and analyze data collected by the Community Correspondents throughout the community engagement activities.
• Support feedback gathering by the Community Correspondents, evaluating methodology and providing input where necessary.
• Produce regular Rumor and Feedback reports for the Information Manager, Internews’ Clean Air Catalyst team and consortium partners to improve their understanding of perceptions, concerns, and questions relating to air pollution among the target communities.
• Interpret, explain, and present data indicating recurrent and emerging topics and trends to the Information Manager.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities to assess impact, reach, and quality of the ongoing project.
• Write up transcripts and deliver regular reporting to the Information Manager and project team.
• Other activities as assigned.
• In all activities, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data skills and analysis, research, and information management experience
• Experience of working with variable datasets
• Strong understanding of the information and data collection system (Kobo, Google Forms)
• Effective communication skills to explain data analysis to the Information Manager and the project team
• Data visualization skills and knowledge of relevant software to produce infographics
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English
• Strong understanding of and commitment towards the editorial values of the project
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a good team member and able to work independently

Preferred

*Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.*

• Strong understanding of the local context; network of local peers active in social media and news channels
• Experience of working in health emergencies such as COVID-19
• Knowledge of other local languages besides Bahasa Indonesia and English is an advantage
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning experience
• Knowledge of environmental issues including air pollution
• Experience and/or understanding of sentiment analysis and/or social media listening tools a plus