Responsable des données (Data Manager) – Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Responsable des données (Data Manager) for a education consultancy assignment financed by UNCDF in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNCDF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The project focuses on establishing and operationalizing a specialized Information and Monitoring System to track the supply, demand, and flows of clean energy and sustainable biomass, thereby supporting local governance and clean energy transition efforts.

We are seeking a qualified Data Manager to join our expert team for this proposal. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing, cleaning, validating, and securing survey data, ensuring robust quality assurance and seamless integration into the existing information system framework for the urban and rural supply basins.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Operationalize and maintain the data architecture of the wood-energy information and monitoring system.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, consistency, and security across all survey datasets.
• Produce clean, structured, and reusable datasets and simple monitoring dashboards.
• Support fieldwork teams in digital data collection using mobile data platforms.

Scope of work

• Analyze and adapt existing data modules, geographic repositories, and digital collection forms.
• Design and implement data quality control and validation protocols for field surveys.
• Consolidate field information regarding supply chains, market flows, and geographic origins.
• Integrate historical and newly collected datasets into structured and documented formats.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to define data administration and utilization roles.

Your role as Responsable des données (Data Manager)

• Manage the entire data lifecycle, including cleaning, validation, consistency checks, and file security.
• Configure and optimize digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox and ODK.
• Supervise data entry and resolve technical issues encountered by field enumerators during data collection.
• Process statistical data using Excel and relevant processing tools to generate reliable baseline datasets.
• Produce clean datasets and straightforward tracking dashboards for project reporting and analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of data structures to facilitate reuse and institutional handover.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in statistics, computer science, economics, demography, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management, cleaning, and validation of survey data
• Mastery of KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel, and/or statistical processing tools
• Experience in data quality assurance
• Languages: Required fluency in French, local DRC languages preferred

Desirable

• Prior familiarity with the specific wood-energy information system (SISBE) framework.
• Experience in designing simple tracking dashboards for environmental or energy sector monitoring.

An experienced Data Manager with a strong background in digital survey tools like KoboToolbox and ODK, excellent data cleaning skills, and fluency in French to support sustainable energy monitoring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Assignment details

• Location: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
• Financed by: UNCDF
• Sector: Education
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNCDF-financed project in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

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Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.