Research Officer- Re-advertisement at Population Council

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects of data collection management for ongoing and new research projects, including designing data entry screens; recruiting, training and supervising team leaders and research assistants; and overseeing data cleaning processes.
• Assist project staff with the design and implementation of research studies by reviewing study tools; programming the tools on mobile handheld devices such as tablets in android platforms; and training research assistants on utilization of new data collection and entry technologies.
• Work with project and field staff to ensure successful implementation of program monitoring and evaluation strategies and frameworks by conducting data validation and verification checks.
• Support project staff with data analysis and reporting including generating summary results of research data, transcribing open-ended data, and preparing summary reports of research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in statistics, information technology, computer science, management information systems (MIS) or MIS-related field with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience in leading quantitative and qualitative data collection exercises for large scale surveys. Experience managing data collection in ASAL counties preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with managing large datasets and relational databases such as Access and SQL, and programming using JAVA, Python, XML or SQL on Android or Windows platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data cleaning for large datasets and data analysis in STATA. GIS skills are an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong supervision skills demonstrated by prior experience of successfully supervising a small group of data personnel.
• Readiness to travel within Kenya and internationally.