AFIDEP is a non-profit policy think-tank whose
purpose is to promote the translation and use of research evidence in policy
formulation, program design, and resource allocation pertaining to public
health and socio-development in Africa.
The institute’s primary audiences are policy makers and development partners at national, regional, and international levels. AFIDEP’s current areas of focus include population change and sustainable development; maternal and child health; and sexual and reproductive health.
Further details about AFIDEP are on Website: www.afidep.org.The institute’s primary audiences are policy makers and development partners at national, regional, and international levels. AFIDEP’s current areas of focus include population change and sustainable development; maternal and child health; and sexual and reproductive health.
AFIDEP is seeking to recruit qualified, skilled, and dynamic individuals to fill the following position:
Data Analyst
Main Duties
- Analyze
large scale-data sets such as national censuses and demographic and health
surveys
- Manage
data sets that AFIDEP may collect or collate through its projects
- Conduct
systematic reviews and synthesis of scientific publications and other
literature
- Conduct
policy and program audits to identify opportunities for improving service
delivery
- Contribute
to analytical and advocacy efforts to promote generation and use of
research evidence in decision-making processes at national, regional, and
international levels
- Translate
research evidence into concise policy and program recommendations,
including writing project reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, newsletter
articles, and web-based advocacy materials
- Support
other staff members on data analysis
- Contribute
to proposal development, scientific writing and conference presentations
Requirements
- An
MSc in Applied Statistics or Bio-Statistics or a quantitative social
science discipline (e.g. Demography, Economics).
- Proven
high level proficiency in statistical analysis and management of large
datasets (e.g. Demographic and Health Surveys and censuses) using software
like Stata, SAS, and SPSS
- Minimum
of 2 years of relevant hands-on experience in a similar position
- Excellent
writing and communication skills in English; proficiency in French is
desirable
- Experience
in policy engagement and project management is desirable
- Evidence
of scientific publications and/or scientific conference presentations is
desirable
- Qualitative,
programming, graphics and web design skills would be added advantage
A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should send their
1) one-page cover letter,
2) Detailed CV, including three referees, and
3) Two-page statement detailing career goals and interests to
info@afidep.org
or the postal address below, not later than September 26th, 2011:
The Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy
P.O. Box 14688-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
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