Research Associate - Data Management, WASH
Benefits Project
Deadline to Apply: 8th January 2016
Deadline to Apply: 8th January 2016
Start Date: 15th January 2016
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Eligibility: This position is open to
all applicants
About Innovations for
Poverty Action (IPA): Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to
global poverty problems.
In close partnership with decision makers - the policymakers,
practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world -
we design and evaluate potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized
evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available.
We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these
solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
The Data Management Research Associate under the general
supervision of Data Management Research Coordinator and within the limits of
Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, coordinates the
facilitation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Benefits activities and
functions within IPAK.
Below is a list of some of the general duties and
responsibilities of the Data Management Research Associate, to be carried out
as needed according to the determination of the Data Management Research
Coordinator.
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Data Management Research Associate for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project.
Currently in the midst of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is
collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water,
sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural
Kenya.
Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications
strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good
sanitation practices, handwashing with soap and improved nutrition.
The position offers an opportunity to gain on-the-ground data
management experience as part of a high-profile water, sanitation, hygiene, and
child health impact evaluation project.
This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal
investigators (PIs) are Clair Null and Michael Kremer.
Responsibilities:
The Data Management RA will work closely with the Data
Management RC and senior project management to support and supervise a variety
of tasks across two offices (Kakamega and Bungoma) including, but not limited
to:
· Manage
implementation of systems to manage data related to monitoring, evaluation,
laboratory, and implementation aspects of the project (both hardware and
software).
· Support
the development of data entry forms using CSPro and Excel as well as the design
of tracking templates.
· Support the development and modification of standard
operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation and tracking systems
· Compile periodic reports on the progress of data
collection activities study wide
· Support hiring and training of data-entry clerks in both
offices, manage the prioritization and allocation of data-entry tasks and
supervise data entry clerks
· Ensure compliance with variable-naming and
data-formatting standards
· Implement procedures for data management and quality
assurance including: daily data downloads, data encryption and back-up, weekly
processing/compiling/cleaning of raw data, transfer of data between project
activities, storage and protection of hard-copy data, staff productivity, and
survey back-checks
· Support the RC and Research Manager in coordinating data
tracking systems for human subjects and data safety monitoring compliance
· Provide mentorship to all staff involved in data
collection activities (across all aspects of the study), including contributing
to trainings; closely coordinate with other project associates and staff across
offices
· Be familiar with study protocols and reporting of events
to KEMRI and other institutions.
· Analyze data upon request from the RC, RM and RD
· Support the RC in any other assignment.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
· Excellent
Stata programming skills
· Advanced
proficiency with Excel
· Experience
with CSPro
· A
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a quantitative social science, engineering or
related field
· Minimum
of two years of experience in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data
management, preferably with large (many observations and many variables) and/or
complex datasets (many inter-related variables)
· Excellent
written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
· Highly
organized and detail-oriented, enjoys working with data
· Excellent
management, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
· Flexible,
self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
· Proficiency
in other computer programming languages (SQL, Blaise, Java, etc.)
· Experience
working on WASH and/or nutrition issues in developing countries (particularly
sub-Saharan Africa)
· Swahili
language skills
· Knowledge
of statistics
· Familiarity
with randomized controlled trials
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV including daytime phone number, email address, and 3 professional references.
Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures
of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, please ensure that the subject line reads: “RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-DATA MANAGEMENT REF NO: REF NO: WASH B-2015-12-01.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an
interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Research Associate _ Data management. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.