Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 February 2011
We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding problem-solving, managerial, analytical, and communication skills to assist in managing our research portfolio. The Analyst must have experience with research; experience conducting field research or managing development programs in Africa is a strong plus. A background in public health and knowledge of statistics is desirable.
The Analyst must be able to function independently and flexibly, have a strong commitment to excellence and work on aggressive timelines. The position will be based in East Africa, with travel in the region, and requires a 1.5 year commitment.
Responsibilities:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
The research portfolio consists of a range of projects of varying sizes and locations. The role of the Analyst will be to assist the Principle Investigator and Research Manager in overseeing the development, implementation and results dissemination of several projects in the portfolio, in collaboration with the subcontractors and partner organizations that are involved in each study.
Assists in the development and execution of projects:
Develop (in collaboration with Principle Investigator and field coordinators) surveys, research protocols and other key materials for study design
Supporting logistics coordination for projects including research inputs, data collection methods, transportation, etc.
Assisting with the development and updating of budgets for each project
Checking the quality of data collection and entry
Ensuring that the integrity of the research design is being maintained
Manage budgets, financial disbursements and accounting for each project (in collaboration with project managers)
Coordinating data entry
Assisting with data analysis
Assisting with the writing of materials describing project results and policy recommendations...
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