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AFIDEP
is a non-profit policy think-tank whose purpose is to promote the translation
and use of research evidence in policy formulation, program design, and
resource allocation pertaining to public health and socio-development in
Africa.
The institute’s primary audiences are policy makers and development partners at national, regional, and international levels. AFIDEP’s current areas of focus include population change and sustainable development; maternal and child health; and sexual and reproductive health.
Further details about AFIDEP are on Website: www.afidep.org.
AFIDEP is seeking to recruit qualified, skilled, and dynamic individuals to fill the following position:
Data Analyst
Main Duties
The institute’s primary audiences are policy makers and development partners at national, regional, and international levels. AFIDEP’s current areas of focus include population change and sustainable development; maternal and child health; and sexual and reproductive health.
Further details about AFIDEP are on Website: www.afidep.org.
AFIDEP is seeking to recruit qualified, skilled, and dynamic individuals to fill the following position:
Data Analyst
Main Duties
- Analyze large scale-data sets such as national censuses and demographic and health surveys
- Manage data sets that AFIDEP may collect or collate through its projects
- Conduct systematic reviews and synthesis of scientific publications and other literature
- Conduct policy and program audits to identify opportunities for improving service delivery
- Contribute to analytical and advocacy efforts to promote generation and use of research evidence in decision-making processes at national, regional, and international levels
- Translate research evidence into concise policy and program recommendations, including writing project reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, newsletter articles, and web-based advocacy materials
- Support other staff members on data analysis
- Contribute to proposal development, scientific writing and conference presentations
Requirements
- An MSc in Applied Statistics or Bio-Statistics or a quantitative social science discipline (e.g. Demography, Economics).
- Proven high level proficiency in statistical analysis and management of large datasets (e.g. Demographic and Health Surveys and censuses) using software like Stata, SAS, and SPSS
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on experience in a similar position
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English; proficiency in French is desirable
- Experience in policy engagement and project management is desirable
- Evidence of scientific publications and/or scientific conference presentations is desirable
- Qualitative, programming, graphics and web design skills would be added advantage
The
position will be for a renewable two-year contract.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should send their
1) one-page cover letter,
2) Detailed CV, including three referees, and
3) Two-page statement detailing career goals and interests to
info@afidep.org
or the postal address below, not later than September 26th, 2011:
The Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy
P.O. Box 14688-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should send their
1) one-page cover letter,
2) Detailed CV, including three referees, and
3) Two-page statement detailing career goals and interests to
info@afidep.org
or the postal address below, not later than September 26th, 2011:
The Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy
P.O. Box 14688-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
