About the MLE team
The Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) team
at Evidence Action ensures the organization is data-driven by providing
services across the Africa region. The team meets ongoing program monitoring
needs, offers timely and useful data for planning and decision-making, conducts
analysis and research for program improvements, and supports evidence-based
decision-making. Additionally, the MLE team aids regional leadership in
designing new programs and partnerships, and establishes standards, systems, and
processes for effective monitoring, analysis, research, information systems,
and quality data management.
Job purpose
As a Data Analysis Intern, you will ensure data
quality and completeness for analytical purposes by running do-files,
troubleshooting errors, and collaborating with the data management team. You
will consolidate previous datasets into a comprehensive dataset, conduct ad-hoc
analyses, manage secondary data, and create geographic maps using
ArcGIS/QGIS/R. Additionally, you will develop automated dashboards in Excel and
other software to enhance data accessibility for the program team.
Position Reports to: Associate, Data Analysis
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in QA/QC of Data and dashboard. This will
include running do-file to check quality of data, and troubleshoot any data
errors, e.g. missing observation, less samples, outlies
Check Completeness of data: The intern will check if
data submitted for analysis is complete and of needed quality before it is used
for analysis. He/she will liaise with the data management team to ensure all
data is clean and accurate for analysis
Consolidate previous data sets: Under the guidance of
Associate, Data analysis, the intern will develop scripts to merge and/or
append previous data sets into one consolidate data collected to e
analysis:
Conduct analysis on one-off tasks: These include
important but not so urgent analysis, such as analysis of pilots’ analysis,
Water source type and baseline water quality.
Secondary data as need: The intern will search
download and manage any secondary data that might be of interest to
Mapping: Under the guidance of the intern, develop
maps in ArcGIS/QGIS/R to geographically represent program information.
Excel Visual: The intern will develop an automated
dashboard in excel and other software’s as guided by the senior associate. The
Visual will be shared with the program team to improve access and usability of
data.
Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics or another
quantitative field.
Knowledge of statistical software packages such as
Stata, R, etc.
Strong Data management and analysis skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills to
work effectively with a team that is geographically dispersed
Self-directed/self-motivating personality, with
ability to adhere to program deadlines and priorities
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
Familiarity of geospatial analysis in ArcGIS/QGIS and
mobile phone survey will be an added advantage
Intellectual flexibility and willingness to form and
adjust opinions based on evidence
Have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice
and data management as well as analysis skills
Be enthusiastic to develop personally and
professionally as part of a growing team
Possess a strong attention to detail and a genuine
love of working with data
How To Apply
