-Implement a data acquisition strategy to
identify the key regional partners and...
-Implement a data acquisition strategy to
identify the key regional partners and activities required to onboard these
partners onto HDX. A successful outreach strategy and program will also include
a community engagement plan to create awareness of the Nairobi Data Lab, and
identify and prioritize both short and long term engagements for the Lab in
line with HDX’s overall vision.
-Oversee the work of the Nairobi Data Lab
including staffing, office space, community building, partner relationships,
data services, and user experience research.
-Define the prioritized services that will be
offered by the Data Lab based on an understanding of the needs of humanitarian
partners. Manage user groups to test country, regional, and crisis specific
features of HDX and HXL.
-Identify user groups and organize trainings and
events aimed at increasing the data capacity, literacy and connectedness of the
humanitarian community.
-Develop written material about the work of the
Data Lab, including blogs and case studies; contribute to donor reporting for
the Data Lab grant as needed.
-Represent HDX in meetings, trainings,
workshops, hackathons and conferences; communicate the goals of the Data Lab
and the HDX platform to a variety of audiences.
-Take part in HDX team meetings as required.
Deliverables
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An updated data acquisition strategy and
community engagement plan.
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Identified quarterly objectives and key results
for the Lab as per HDX priorities.
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Effective and efficiently managed HDX Data Lab
in Nairobi.
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Strong positioning of Data Lab services.
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Increase the use of HDX/HXL in the region and
support current users.
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Promote open data initiatives across East
Africa.