About us: For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization.
From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to the field (Somalia / Somaliland).
Job Title: Somalia Nutrition Consortium Data Analyst
Team / Programme: Consortium Management Team
Location: Nairobi with 40% travel to the field
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term-24 months with a possibility of extension
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
The nutrition Consortium Data Analyst is in charge of designing systems for data collection and storage as well as analyzing and reporting on the Somalia Nutrition programme data including data from studies, surveys and assessments.
The Data Analyst is directly managed by the Somalia Nutrition Consortium MEAL manager and liaises with the Nutrition Consortium Researcher and Nutrition Consortium partner organisations to ensure a high standard of data management, analysis and reporting.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Somalia Nutrition Consortium MEAL Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Dimension of Role:
This is a challenging role in a complex environment.
It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of working in such an environment and still be fundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions.
The Data Analyst will be part of a MEAL Team made of the MEAL Manager, and a Researcher to provide centralised Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning technical support across all Consortium partner organisations.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
- Provide technical support to designated data management staff of Nutrition Consortium partner organisations in collecting, collating and analyzing data from routine data collection systems, program, assessments, periodic mass screening and the pilot mobile technology system.
- Lead on data entry, cleaning and analysis using data analysis packages such as SPSS, Epi Info, Excel and ENA for SMART surveys
- Produce monthly site specific written analyses and graphic (including mapping) presentations of the quarter nutrition screening findings as well as other relevant information
- Ensures that technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are in line with validated technical tools and national guidelines.
- Produce regular update backed on evidence on the nutrition situation of Somalia from the programme as well as information from other sources including local and international organizations as well as UN agencies
- Build capacity of field staff in data collection, analysis and reporting
- Regularly monitor the evolution of the nutritional situation in operational areas through data analysis
- Training and building technical capacity of the survey teams and field-based project managers to carry out surveys on their own.
- Provides inputs to the field-based nutrition staff on programme performance, admission data and project progress
- Prepares programme wide and site specific monthly statistical reports with brief summary on project/programme performance and situation analysis supported by qualitative information
Other duties:
- Compile and, at the request of the Somalia Nutrition Consortium Manager, present analytical data on coverage and impact of the nutrition programme
- Comply with and promote all Global Policies such as Child Safeguarding, whistle blowing, fraud and safety
- Perform other duties as may be requested by the incumbent’s supervisor
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
- Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
- Displays consistent excellent judgement
Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or related discipline
- Extensive experience in conducting Nutrition surveys and proven experience with the SQUEAC/LQAS/CSAS methodology
- Proven ability to organize and supervise a survey team in a cross-cultural setting. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Good training/facilitation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment. Somalia language an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning processes
- Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. on the subject line.
The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org.
Applications close on 21st February 2014.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
About us: For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization.
From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to the field (Somalia / Somaliland).
Job Title: Somalia Nutrition Consortium Data Analyst
Team / Programme: Consortium Management Team
Location: Nairobi with 40% travel to the field
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term-24 months with a possibility of extension
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
The nutrition Consortium Data Analyst is in charge of designing systems for data collection and storage as well as analyzing and reporting on the Somalia Nutrition programme data including data from studies, surveys and assessments.
The Data Analyst is directly managed by the Somalia Nutrition Consortium MEAL manager and liaises with the Nutrition Consortium Researcher and Nutrition Consortium partner organisations to ensure a high standard of data management, analysis and reporting.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Somalia Nutrition Consortium MEAL Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Dimension of Role:
This is a challenging role in a complex environment.
It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of working in such an environment and still be fundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions.
The Data Analyst will be part of a MEAL Team made of the MEAL Manager, and a Researcher to provide centralised Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning technical support across all Consortium partner organisations.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
- Provide technical support to designated data management staff of Nutrition Consortium partner organisations in collecting, collating and analyzing data from routine data collection systems, program, assessments, periodic mass screening and the pilot mobile technology system.
- Lead on data entry, cleaning and analysis using data analysis packages such as SPSS, Epi Info, Excel and ENA for SMART surveys
- Produce monthly site specific written analyses and graphic (including mapping) presentations of the quarter nutrition screening findings as well as other relevant information
- Ensures that technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are in line with validated technical tools and national guidelines.
- Produce regular update backed on evidence on the nutrition situation of Somalia from the programme as well as information from other sources including local and international organizations as well as UN agencies
- Build capacity of field staff in data collection, analysis and reporting
- Regularly monitor the evolution of the nutritional situation in operational areas through data analysis
- Training and building technical capacity of the survey teams and field-based project managers to carry out surveys on their own.
- Provides inputs to the field-based nutrition staff on programme performance, admission data and project progress
- Prepares programme wide and site specific monthly statistical reports with brief summary on project/programme performance and situation analysis supported by qualitative information
Other duties:
- Compile and, at the request of the Somalia Nutrition Consortium Manager, present analytical data on coverage and impact of the nutrition programme
- Comply with and promote all Global Policies such as Child Safeguarding, whistle blowing, fraud and safety
- Perform other duties as may be requested by the incumbent’s supervisor
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
- Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
- Displays consistent excellent judgement
Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or related discipline
- Extensive experience in conducting Nutrition surveys and proven experience with the SQUEAC/LQAS/CSAS methodology
- Proven ability to organize and supervise a survey team in a cross-cultural setting. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Good training/facilitation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to operate as part of a team in a multi-cultural, values driven work environment. Somalia language an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning processes
- Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. on the subject line.
The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org.
Applications close on 21st February 2014.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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