Data Integration Analyst

Location: Any MSF office*

Contract: Permanent contract at 100%

Starting date: ASAP

Deadline to apply: 24th November

Compensation and benefits: MSF practice is to offer the C&B package current in the MSF entity establishing the contract.

*By default, the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office of their country of residence at the time of application.

I. MSF INTERNATIONAL

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF’s 24 sections, 28 associations and 19 branch offices together. Registered in Switzerland, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.

II. POSITION BACKGROUND

The SPINCO team (https://spinco.msf.org/) delivers a set of solutions which act as the central source of trusted product information for MSF internal processes. They ensure the quality of information within those systems, the maintenance and development of the tools, and support users in the operation of the tools. Through the delivery of these services, SPINCO acts as the driver for effective collaboration across the MSF movement in relation to product management.  

The flagship SPINCO solution is UniData, MSF’s central supply article database that details all items available for the field and shares information changes within the Movement. The online platforms of UniData and Unicat give oversight on articles available as resources for operations, in alignment with MSF guidelines and protocols. SPINCO also provides UniQuality & UniLocal, the MSF Medical Product Qualification databases, and MSL Medical Standard Lists, a tool which allows collaboration on managing lists of products in projects around the world. The solutions are accessible online to permitted users, and data is made available to other tools in the movement via APIs, enhancing interoperability of processes and information.  

III. PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

The Data Integration Analyst is part of the SPINCO team of MSF International. He/she reports to the Business Strategy Coordinator and works closely with key staff in all Operational Centres of MSF and Supply Centres.

The Data Integration Analyst works closely with the Business Analysts within the Business Strategy Team. They collaborate closely with other key technical stakeholders such as the SPINCO Technical Team, responsible for development and maintenance of SPINCO systems, OC and ESC Technical and/or Data Analysis Teams, responsible for development and maintenance of their respective systems and integrations. They collaborate closely with business stakeholders who use the systems to support their work with data and evidence.

IV. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

 As part of the SPINCO Business Strategy Team, the Data Integration Analyst will have the objectives to 

Ensure the efficient integration of data between databases, platforms, and products relevant to the delivery of SPINCO services 

Liaise between stakeholders in various MSF entities, like technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless flow of high-quality information, efficient system interoperability, and alignment with organizational goals and objectives 

Provide analysis of data and integrations to support business insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making 

Seek and promote opportunities for greater interoperability and mutualization of data and information within the movement 

V. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and share integration and data analysis requirements 

Analyze existing or planned systems, processes, and workflows to identify integration and data optimization opportunities 

Collaborate on and monitor data integration projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and business objectives are met 

Document integration processes, data mappings, and system dependencies 

Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration-related issues 

Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards 

Work closely with developers, database administrators, and product teams to validate integration logic and performance 

Perform data analysis on internal and integrated datasets to identify trends, anomalies and quality issues, and create actionable recommendations 

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision making 

Maintain a centralized repository of integration documentation, data dictionaries, and change logs 

Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on integration status, risks, and analytical outcomes 

Contribute to a happy and healthy work environment