Data Analyst - ILRI Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy Number:DA/MK02/PLE1/02/10

Department: Market Opportunities

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 1 year – fixed term

ILR seeks to recruit a Data Analyst to manage and analyze survey data (household and other types of surveys). S/he will also be responsible for conducting statistical analysis and prepare reports based on these analyses. S/he will also be responsible for

data archiving.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage datasets generated under EADD (household and market agent surveys) and other projects as requested
  • Liaise with researchers on type of analysis required
  • Provide summary statistics as requested
  • Run analysis as requested
  • Any other duties on data management and analysis as requested by supervisor
Preferred Skills:
  • Diploma or Bsc in statistics, economics or related field
  • Excellent knowledge of SAS, Stata and MS Access
  • At least 2 years experience data management and analysis
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently
  • Good interpersonal skills
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on a 1-year fixed term contract. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to e-mail: recruit-ilri @ cgiar.org by 11 March 2010.

“Data Analyst Ref: DA/MK02/PLE1/02/10’ should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application.

We regret but only online applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunities employer.