National Data Adviser – Ministry of Social Affairs (Beirut)

About the role

The National Data Adviser will support evidence‑based decision‑making for the Ministry of Social Affairs in Lebanon. Working with NORCAP, the adviser will improve the quality, reliability and usability of key datasets that underpin emergency response and social protection programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with Ministry leadership, technical teams and stakeholders to define priorities and develop a realistic work plan.
• Assess priority datasets, systems and tools to identify quality issues, inconsistencies, duplication and operational risks.
• Clean, validate, reconcile and maintain critical datasets, especially those related to displacement, beneficiaries and payments.
• Design and implement practical data‑cleaning, validation and deduplication approaches.
• Develop dashboards, analytical products and decision‑ready outputs to support programme planning and implementation.
• Document methodologies and produce guidance to ensure continuity beyond the assignment.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data cleaning, validation and analysis within humanitarian or social protection contexts.
• Ability to work closely with government teams and international partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data quality.

Required skills

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Beirut with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful data‑driven programmes for vulnerable populations.