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Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Data analyst will report to MEAL Manager and will be responsible for project level activities in relation to MEAL data management and analysis. Working closely with Lower Juba project teams and the Optimizing Cash-based Interventions for Enhanced Protection from Gender-Based Violence (OCEPGBV) project’s MEAL officer, he will support the OCEPGBV project monitoring and evaluation by providing and managing databases and undertaking some project data analysis. The role involves providing technical support on design and review of thematic survey forms, data processing tools, management of data entry and validation, management of OCEPGBV project MIS and tracking project data using quantitative and qualitative data analysis basics.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support processing of different OCEPGBV Project data sets related to assessments, baselines, activity progress and performance tracking and other monitoring and evaluation related data analysis.
• Support PDQU level M&E team in devising appropriate data management tools and provide technical support to enhance data synthesis for use in OCEPGBV project reporting.
• Support development of OCEPGBV databases using available software’s for data quality assessment to determine the validity, reliability and integrity of performance data gathered to monitor project performance.
• Support the OCEPGBV project teams with MEAL data collection, entry, validation and storage processes.
• Help develop appropriate data management templates and formats for OCEPGBV project activities and support project partners on data management systems.
• Help with beneficiary accountability database management.
• Update data templates for the OCEPGBV project in coordination with MEAL team.
• Respond to internal OCEPGBV Project data requests for reporting needs from project staff and WRC team.
• Other related functions as assigned by line manager.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Monitoring And Evaluation, Business Administration Or Computer Science, with relevant experience as a data analyst in emergency or development sector.
• Pursuant of a graduate degree in relation to gender mainstreaming with knowledge of, and experience in data analysis using STATA, R, SPSS, EXCEL in lieu of the above qualifications.
• Experience on project monitoring and evaluation with special emphasis on data management including data collection, analysis and storage.
• Strong STATA, R, SPSS, EXCEL skills and expertise in data management statistical software.
• Good knowledge of computer hardware and software, and readiness to learn new software.

How to apply:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to [email protected], quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 16^th December, 2016.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and
• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for at least three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.