United States International
University - Africa, situated in Nairobi, Kenya is the most diverse university
in East and Central Africa catering to over 6000 students from 73
nationalities, and with a global network of over 11,000 alumni.
In line with USIU - Africa’s commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:
Research Analyst
Key Responsibilities
Performs programming and analysis
tasks using SPSS, Excel, Access, and other software as appropriate.
- Programs questionnaires in survey monkey and
other software.
- Collects data using a variety of methods
including but not limited to field data collection, Telephone
surveys and online surveys
- Coordinates field surveys
- Data cleaning and preparation of code books
- Prepares and labels SPSS data files for analysis
and reporting.
- Analyzes survey results data and any other
analysis as required
- Performs Data Mining from the data warehouse.
- Prepares summary report for institutional data
that supports institutional decision making
- Assists with drafting and editing of project
reports and methodological reports as assigned
- Acts as Project Coordinator for research
projects as assigned.
Prepares time lines for assigned
projects.
- Assists with budget preparation and budget
revisions for assigned projects.
- Maintains communication with client on survey
progress.
- Submits brief, written report on project
progress each week supervisor and reports on project progress, needs, and
plans at weekly project scan meeting.
- Maintains communication with project team
using e-mail and team meetings as needed.
- Monitors expenditures to ensure that projects
stay within budget.
- Coordinates with Head of Institutional
Research regarding scheduling or resource problems affecting timely
completion of assigned projects and any issues affecting survey quality.
Responsible for Institutional
Research Office Administration including
- Filing of office documents
- Raising requisitions
- Renewal of Membership registration
and software licenses
Allocates tasks and coordinates
research assistants.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
and Professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or related
field that involves research design, implementation and analysis from an
accredited university.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in
institutional data analysis
- Proven track record in programming and data
analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
- Work experience in an educational environment.
Competencies
- Understanding of database management
procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of
personal information and data in accordance to the university’s policy
- Demonstrate competency in Excel, SPSS, STATA,
R or any other statistical software
- Ability to pay attention to details,
prioritize projects and set and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to extract and compile
data from Enterprise Resource Planning System
- Ability to retain learned knowledge
Skills
- Excellent data extraction skills from a
variety of databases
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint , Excel,
Access, Project
- Effectively communication skills
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills
If you had previously applied for any
of the listed positions, please do not re-apply.
Incumbents will be expected to
continue upgrading their knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep
abreast of regulation/policy changes and trends in higher education.
Should you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.
Should you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.
Interested applicants must provide a
cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and
transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and
benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Tuesday,
March 15, 2016.
Head of Human Resources,
United States International University - Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke
www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.
Education to take you places.
