Data & Communication Analyst Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Data & Communication Analyst

Location: Nairobi

Company Description: NGO

Job Description:

• Extract and aggregate data from databases and real-time dashboard.
• Derive value from data and translate data insights into tangible action points.
• Geo-target SMS campaigns
• Assist the tech team in the further development of the company's real-time dashboard.
• Assist the tech and communication team with A/B testing.
• Share campaign data with the goal of improving performance
• Think critically about the company's data and process complex data sets and workflows into actionable strategies.
• Liaise between company’s communication and tech team.
• Crunch data and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Update and develop company’s online platforms as needed.
• Prepare data reports and presentations for existing and new partners.
• Analyze segments through online focus groups, surveys and insights from the field.
• Ad hoc tasks and assistance.

Requirements:

• BA or MA in computer science, engineering, mathematics or statistics
• Experience with PHP and Python (Django, Flask frameworks)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Private-sector candidates preferred
• Expert knowledge of Excel and knowledge of MySQL, Drupal and CMS
• A portfolio of data projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, are flexible and willing to take on ad hoc tasks
• The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced and multi-tasking environment

To apply: 
 

Email your CV to cv@dumaworks.com with the subject line DATA & COMMUNICATION ANALYST Job, your name and phone number

Pact PEACE III Project IT / Data Entry Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: IT / Data Entry Administrator
 

Supervisor: Database Administrator / GIS Officer
 

Supervises: None 

Location: Nairobi 

Job Summary: This job includes investigating and diagnosing network problems, collecting IT usage stats, making recommendations for improving the company's IT systems and carrying out routine configuration and installation of IT solutions. 

The position holder will help employees with some of their more basic computer needs, like setting up new users and managing back-up, security and passwords

Roles and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:-

• Server administration: Installation, Designing, Implementing and administering server roles: AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, IIS, file sharing, rights and permissions on MS Servers, 2008R2 and 2012
• IS Security; ensuring viruses do not become an operation’s bottleneck, Configuring Web Proxy and firewall, ensuring latest updates and upgrades are installed on all machines. Comprehensive Backup and restore strategies
• Web Development using html, php/MySql and Content management system
• Developing and implementing various training and instruction programs for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Administration of software requiring integration with the server e.g. Microsoft Nav, SERENIC, Office 365 and ensuring compliance with current site licenses, designs, as well as managing  IT related projects such as organizational website and partner’s websites as needed.
• Troubleshooting and fixing hardware, software and user problems as they arise.
• Evaluation of  existing computer systems, hardware and performance, system upgrades, based on end user requirements, installing, integrating, customizing, configuration, and testing new system and hardware.
• Flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn or teach new technologies; and be on call whenever needed to give support to staff.
• Enter all  new data which is sorted and verified into the designated database
• Update the designated database with new program data received from the field offices/partners

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in IT related field e.g. Computer Science and Information Systems or any other related field with at least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy NGO environment will be an added advantage.
• Professional/additional Qualifications: Applicants with Professional Certificates such as MCITP, CCNA, Linux +/LPI and MSSQL and MYSQL database applications are highly desirable.
• UNIX Administration knowledge, knowledge of Microsoft  IIS and Apache is preferred, knowledge of Microsoft windows  2008R2/2012 server. 
• Experience in network administration, advances knowledge of database management  (MSSQL, MYSQL etc) 

Competencies

• Maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Work independently
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email IT/data entry administrator by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

Part Time Data Clerk PRIME Job in Kenya

Job Title: Part time Data clerk PRIME - Kenya

Job Description: Data clerk to organize and enter data for PRIME-Kenya. Looking for someone who can learn quickly, is thorough, organized, professional, and flexible. 

Needs to be a thoughtful problem solver with good communication skills and attention to detail. This individual will be working with the M&E team and the IT manager.

Required skills: General computer skills and word processing. Able to enter data. Expert in Excel and familiar with Access databases.

Recommended: Experience in database management and uploading documents/data onto web based platforms.

Obligations: Available to work up to 20 hours a week at Kenyatta National Hospital depending on program needs.

Probationary period will require that applicants demonstrate data entry skills before they will be given the position.

Pay will be set between 200 KSH to 300 KSH an hour depending on prior experience.

Interviews will be held from now to the 29th of March. The position will start as soon as possible and go for the next 6 months with possibility of extension.

Please contact Luke Davies at uwmedata@gmail.com if you are interested in applying. Attach a copy of your CV and a photo.

NRHS Clinical Officer, Nurse Counselor,Laboratory Technologist, Data Entry Clerk, Recruiter, Receptionist Jobs in Kenya

NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions in a Penile Microbiome study (Afya Jozi, Afya Jamii)

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. 

 

It runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention. NRHS wishes to recruit a clinician with research experience to be in charge of its research program and to provide technical assistance with program activities.  

Job Title  :  Clinical Officer
 

Location   :   Kisumu County
Reporting To   :  Research Director
 

Job Description:
 

Purpose: Responsible for care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies and non-research clients.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
• Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
• Screen and treat STIs; give health education on HIV and STI prevention and reproductive health.
• Provide VMMC services.
• To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioural and health information.
• Collect biological specimens for research study purposes, including but not limited to: serum, urine, vaginal swab, cervicovaginal lavage, penile swab, urethral swab, oral swab, rectal swab
• Conduct medical examinations, including speculum and bimanual examinations, and provide treatment at both scheduled and unscheduled visits, refer clients to appropriate providers for specialised management of their conditions.
• Liaise with the cleaners to ensure that clinical space is cleaned after and in readiness for patients.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilisation of the instruments that are used in the medical examination in liaison with the cleaning staff.
• Maintain a regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.
• Take an active role in the training of Nurses and other Clinical Officers in the research project.
• Dispense medication as needed; ensure patient safety; prevent and treat any medical emergency
• Discuss return appointments as per study protocol.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Prepare and implement infection control protocol and monitor that infection prevention standards are followed properly.
• Ensure coordination of clinical activities with the laboratory, data entry staff, nurse, counselor and receptionist.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for project resources entrusted to you.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepare and deliver narrative oral or written reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Work with Medical Director to revise/maintain appropriate referral options for clients.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 3 years working experience as RCO.
• Minimum of two years in clinical research.
• Experience with VMMC, Obstetrics & Gynecology preferable.
• Must be registered in Kenya to  Practice as a Clinical officer
• A diploma or equivalent  in clinical medicine & surgery
• Training and certification in STI and VMMC desirable
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable

Job Title :  Nurse Counselor
 

Location :   Kisumu
Reporting To  :  Research Director

Job Description:
 

Purpose: Responsible for counseling, care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies and for non-research clients
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
• Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
• Provide voluntary HIV testing and counseling services; screen and treat STIs; give health education on HIV and STI prevention and reproductive health.
• Provide VMMC services.
• To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioural and health information.
• Collect biological specimens for research study purposes, including but not limited to: serum, urine, vaginal swab, cervicovaginal lavage, penile swab, urethral swab, oral swab, rectal swab
• Conduct medical examinations, including speculum and bimanual examinations, and provide treatment at both scheduled and unscheduled visits, refer clients to appropriate providers for specialised management of their conditions.
• Liaise with the cleaners to ensure that clinical space is cleaned after and in readiness for patients.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilisation of the instruments that are used in the medical examination in liaison with the cleaning staff.
• Maintain a regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.
• Take an active role in the training of Nurses and other Clinical Officers in the research project.
• Dispense medication as needed; ensure patient safety; prevent and treat any medical emergency
• Discuss return appointments as per study protocol.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Prepare and implement infection control protocol and monitor that infection prevention standards are followed properly.
• Ensure coordination of clinical activities with the laboratory, data entry staff, nurse, counselor and receptionist.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for project resources entrusted to you.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepare and deliver narrative oral or written reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Work with Medical Director to revise/maintain appropriate referral options for clients.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a recognized institution/organization.
• Experience in reproductive health research is preferred.
• Experience in VMMC is preferred.
• A Diploma in Nursing / counseling studies and Syndromatic management of STIs
• Must be registered to Practice as a nurse in Kenya
• Must be certified to provide HIV counseling and testing services
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable

 Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Job Title :  Laboratory Technologist
 

Location  :   Kisumu
Reporting To  :  Research Director

Job Description:

Purpose: The Lab Technician will be based at UNIM Clinic Laboratory in Kisumu to receive, verify and analyze specimens, record results on appropriate forms and report results promptly to the clinical staff. 
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimens for tests.
• Assist in collecting and performing quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis of blood, serum, urine and other biological specimens from study patients.
• Laboratory assay tests will include, but not be limited to: light microscopy, culture, antibody testing, specimen staining.
• Keep proper and clear documents of tests performed and results as per protocol.
• Record test results in research study databases.
• In partnership with the procurement and stores, manage the consumables and equipment inventory and place timely orders for re-stocking of necessary items.
• Assist and participate in the collection and packaging of specimens for transfer to other labs.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for NRHS resources assigned to you.
• Maintain high standards in good laboratory practice (GLP), laboratory safety, and laboratory hygiene/ infection control.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism in the conduct of laboratory duties.
• Any other official duty that relates to your work.

Qualifications and competencies

• Must have excellent knowledge and previous experience in microbiology and light microscopy.
• Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a busy clinical or research laboratory with previous work in microbiology.
• Good laboratory and analytical skills.
• At least a diploma in Medical Laboratory technology
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technicians Board.

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Job Title :  Data Entry & Management Clerk

Location :   Kisumu
Reporting To  :  Reseach Director 

Job Description:

Purpose: Responsible for data entry and management of data gathered within and outside the clinic.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
• Processes research study and patient documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.
• Enters clients and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
• Verifies entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
• Tests clients and account system changes and upgrades by inputting new data; reviewing output.
• Secures information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a research setting.
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Stata or its equivalent. Working knowledge of MS Access is desirable.
• A diploma in Information Technology or data management or equivalent professional level

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Data Entry Skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Job Title :  Recruiter / Tracer
 

Location  :   Kisumu
Reporting To  :  Research Director

Job Description:
 

Purpose: Carry out & coordinate all mobilization and tracing activities in the district
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with study team, develop and implement recruitment strategy for research study participants.
• Provide recommendations for modification of recruitment and tracing protocols as needed, including narrative reports as requested.
• Linking up and working together with various stakeholders in Kisumu District in the promotion of research study participant recruitment in Kisumu district
• Assist in implementation of recruitment sessions at public places such as bus stages and beaches
• Support the development of key messages and coming up with innovative ways of recruiting research study participants from the community.
• With the Project Coordinator, develop strong relationships with selected CBOs and work with them for recruitment of research study participants

Qualifications and competencies

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a recruiter/tracer for male circumcision or for a research study.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to speak and write English
• Native DhoLuo speaker and able to speak KiSwahili
• A diploma in social work & community related studies or equivalent professional level

Desirable attributes:

• Ability to lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Job Title :  Receptionist/Quality Controller
 

Location  :  Kisumu
Reporting To  :  Research Director
Job Description:

Purpose: 

Responsible for assisting in office administration, reception and tracking of research participants and clients, maintenance of study files, procurement and monitoring of inventory.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive office Visitors and incoming calls and forward them to the appropriate officers.
• Assist in sending goods through courier services or any other appropriate mode.
• Receive and identify potential research participants.
• Scheduling and registering study participants for study visits and clinical visits.
• Initiate and maintain research records for study participants; identifying, rectifying, and reporting missing components.
• Assist in supervision of photocopying and arranging of monthly financial receipts.
• Ensure all files and records are managed appropriately.
• File data and perform other routine clerical tasks as assigned for other departments.
• Order and maintain relevant office supplies for effectiveness of office duties.
• Operate a variety of standard office machines including computers, phone, fax, photocopying machines among others.
• Assisting with study documents and sensitive materials while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinating travel and accommodation logistics for NRHS staff.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness / hygiene and tidiness within the office.
• Any other official duties assigned by your immediate supervisor or senior staff members

Qualifications and competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant in a busy clinical or research environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. 
• A diploma in secretarial/administrative studies or equivalent professional level experience.

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Applications Should Include:

• A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
• A current CV
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line. 

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 24th February, 2014

ACTED Data Analyst Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Data Analyst
 

Department: AMEU 
Direct Hierarchy: Capital AMEU Officer

Contract duration: Open Ended

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary range: Ksh.35,000 to 40,000
Starting Date: 01 March 2014

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non- political and non-confessional international NGO founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. 

The organization’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of a Data Analyst.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support the set-up of all the databases required by ACTED teams, developing the related tools (database structures, surveyor informatics forms and data entry screens, workflow for database population and update)
• To provide data cleaning and data quality assurance
• To manage the databases and develop queries, specific export files and report
• To deal with routine problems arising in the course of data handling.
• Create operational data management and data analysis systems using SPSS, MS Excel and Access to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;
• Create data quality control protocols including training ACTED teams to continue to improve data quality;
• Establish data collection systems for projects to assist with the collection of project indicators and for project management and monitoring purposes (in-line with the Project Monitoring and Management Framework);
• Participate in the development of data collection tools to determine friendliness during data analysis
• Have a consolidated Monitoring tools of all projects and suggest for review if necessary
• Generation of basic trend analysis from indicators being tracked
• Training of enumerators, AMEU officers and program staff on management of data and interpretation of results and findings;
• Submission of updated and accurate data on periodic basis for analysis by AMEU Officer
• Provide a trend of key indicators of projects per sector e.g WASH, Livelihood, Early Warning\ Work closely with the GIS Manager and GIS Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic link between the GIS and AMEU, ensuring data collected can be spatially referenced.
• Any other duty that may be requested by your supervisor

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, development studies, social sciences and other related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in data management or in any IMS
• Good inter personnel skills
• Good communication and writing skills
• Very good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment, with short deadline
• A strong team player with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Computer literacy skills –Excel essential and SPSS mandatory

Application Procedure

Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees, contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 25TH February 2014.

Kindly note that due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be shortlisted on an ongoing basis. 

ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Geolog Mud Logger and Data Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Geolog is an independent and privately owned international oilfield Services Company which delivers field based solutions for the improvement of exploration, reservoir evaluation and drilling effectiveness.
 

You are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology, Drilling Engineering and you are looking for a challenging career in the oil industry that will broaden your horizons.
 

A Surface Logging Geologist (or Mud Logger) collects and monitors all information (geological samples; data from sensors) during drilling operations at an oil rig on shore or off shore. 

Mud Loggers work from a mobile laboratory (known as a unit) placed on the rig site. 

Inside the unit the Mud Logger collects; processes and analyses the samples. 

Inside the unit you will work under the expert guidance and supervision of the Data Engineer.
 

Mud Logger

Ref: KE-13-ML-001

The primary duties of a Mud Logger consist of:

• Analysis and interpretation of samples
• Real time monitoring of drilling activity onsite
• Contributing to maintain a safe working environment on the rig
• Lending onsite technical support in case of equipment failure
• Assisting the well site geologist during coring operations
• Creating lithological logs and written reports for company representatives

The requirements:
 

In order to be considered a successful candidate, Geolog seeks the following profile:

• A university degree in Geology
• Available and motivated to work internationally on a rotational basis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Team Player
• Fluent in English

You are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology or a related discipline and already
have experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer and looking for a challenging career in the oil
industry that will broaden your horizons. 

We are expanding and have exciting career opportunities for:

Data Engineer
 

Ref: KE-13-DE-001

As Data Engineer you are responsible for analyzing all the drilling and geological data during the operations and preparing all final logs and reports for the Company Representatives both onsite and in the Company offices. 

A Data Engineer has strong communicative skills and liaises directly with client representative on-site and in town. 

As team leaders Data Engineers are responsible for the Quality, Safety and Health of all employees as well as maintaining a cohesion of the unit team.

The primary duties of a Data Engineer consist of:

• To be responsible for the creation, interpretation and submittal of all reports and logs
• To report feedback on drilling activity to all necessary channels onsite
• To be the first point of contact for the client.
• To provide maintenance and on-site technical support in case of equipment failure
• To be responsible for and have a pro-active attitude towards the health and safety
• To manage and train all employees in the unit, such as Mud Loggers and/or Sample Catchers
• To report directly to the Unit Manager onsite

The requirements:

• You have a minimum of I 2-24 months international work experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer.
• You are a real team player
• You possess strong technical and computer expertise.
• Fluent in English
• Willing and able to travel extensively all over the world.

To apply please submit a cover letter stating your interest and why you believe you would be a good candidate to join Geolog, along with an updated copy of your CV and Credentials in English to geolog.kenya@geologinternational.com
 

Deadline: 10th February 2014 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KickStart International Data Entry Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacant Position: Data Entry Clerk

KickStart International prides itself in being an award-winning, global nonprofit social enterprise that develops and mass- markets low-cost irrigation solutions that are bought by thousands of small-holder farmers in developing countries and used to increase their income by up to a factor of ten, enabling them to lift themselves sustainably out of poverty. 
 

Function: Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: KickStart HQ Office - Nairobi
 

Grade: TBD    

Type of Contract: 6 months with possibility to renew
 

Role Purpose: Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in ensuring that all pump end –users’ information is captured at the point of sale and the data is entered into the designated guarantee forms ERP database.
 

Scope of Role: 

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Works with: IME and Sales Team

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Ensure that all guarantee forms from the field are collected, delivered to the office, and data is entered and summarized in time,
• Ascertain that data collected using the above tools is consistently correct and ensure all guarantee forms have genuine and unique pump serial numbers through an instant auto-detect ERP system,
• Enter all data collected through the above tools in the designated database with regular cleaning to ensure data uniformity,
• Prepare and submit monthly pump sales breakdown per Sales Rep, for computation of the monthly commissions,
• Produce ad hoc reports from the Guarantee Forms database that may be required from time to time by various stakeholders,
• Perform very clear analysis of household survey data, ensuring timely data entry and cleaning.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Certificate in any Agricultural related field, diploma is an added advantage
• One year experience in data entry gained in a research oriented or relevant organization
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Self-motivated and team player,
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to plan and priorities work
• Proven ability to handle challenging work load
• Commitment to KickStart’s core values

Skills and Behaviours

• Skills in building and maintaining relationship
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity

If you feel you are the right candidate for this job, please send your CV and Cover letter to hr@kickstart.org quoting the position title on the subject line by COB Friday 24th January 2014.

See www.KickStart.org for more information

Data Analyst Job in Kenya

Data Analyst
 

Job Skills and Requirements
 

Analytical Skills: Data analysts work with large amounts of data: facts, figures, and number crunching. You will need to see through the data and analyze it to find conclusions.
 

Communication Skills: Data analysts are often called to present their findings, or translate the data into an understandable document. You will need to write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas.

Critical Thinking: Data analysts must look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to new conclusions based on the findings.
 

Attention to Detail: Data is precise. Data analysts have to make sure they are vigilant in their analysis to come to correct conclusions.
 

Math Skills: Data analysts need math skills to estimate numerical data.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Statistical analysis.
• 1-2 years Experience

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 14th Oct.

cvs@careerdirections.co.ke

Atlantean Statistician/Data Analyst Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Statistician/Data Analyst

 
Background:

Atlantean seeks to identify local and expatriate junior‐ and senior‐ level qualified Statistician/Data Analyst candidates to support USAID/Kenya’s Office of Population and Health (OPH) and USAID/East Africa’s Regional Health and HIV/AIDS Office (RHH). 

In support of this program various candidates are sought with qualifications and experience in the following areas; management of field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management of information systems, information management design and training and program management.

Competitive Statistician/Data Analyst candidates must have strong math and analytical skills and significant experience and success in areas such as empirical research and statistical analysis. 

uccessful applicants will perform data analysis in support of USAID/Kenya’s Office of Population and Health (OPH) and USAID/East Africa’s Regional Health and HIV/AIDS Office (RHH). 

They will interact closely with program management and monitoring and evaluation staff, and will produce detailed, well‐written and well‐presented reports, including written analysis of the key findings. 

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with possible travel throughout East and Central Africa. 

The Statistician/Data Analyst will be responsible for but not limited to the following specific duties and deliverables:

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Evaluating and applying various methods for statistical analysis to program data.
• Applying standard statistical methods such as measures of dispersion, central tendency, reliability, index numbers, moving averages and correlations in determining significant factors present in such data.
• Preparing charts, tables and graphs from aggregated data.
• Preparing reports and analyses of statistical tables, charts and graphs.
• Assisting in developing equations for analyzing specific types of data.
• Any other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior level applicants must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics or related field) and at least 10 years of related experience.
• Junior level applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Econometrics or related field) and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the significance of various statistical measures, theory, techniques and methods.
• Strong command of qualitative and quantitative research design and data analysis techniques including use of packages such as Atlas (or Nudist or NVivo) and SPSS (or Epi‐Info, SNAP, SAS), as appropriate.
• Expertize in database structuring and data management
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impediments to health within the African context.

Atlantean provides global services focused on government solutions, security sector capacity building, camp operations and risk management in austere and high‐risk environments. 

Atlantean was created to bring together the resources of a diverse leadership team and to leverage their combined experience in security, intelligence, diplomacy, government relations, law, and business. 

We employ individuals with specialized backgrounds and recruit exceptional local talent in every country in which we operate, fully integrating them into our teams, so our clients benefit from their local knowledge and experience.

Please send your resume to africahr@atlanteanworldwide.com and be sure to put First Name Last Name @Recruiting #Data Analyst (ex: John Doe @Recruiting #Data Analyst) in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: 31 July 2013