Nuru Kenya M&E Data Analytics Specialist Job Vacancy

Job Title: M&E Data Analytics SpecialistDepartment / Group: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)Location: Isibania, Kuria West, Kenya
 Travel Required: Local travel requiredPosition Type: Full-time       

Posting Expires: November 28, 2014

Overview: Nuru Kenya’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team is actively seeking a highly qualified and energetic team player for M&E Analytics Specialist.  

M&E Analytics Specialist may be staffed internally from Nuru Kenya staff or externally as determined by the M&E Program Manager in coordination with the hiring panel consisting of the M&E Program Specialist. M&E Coordinator and the Director of Nuru Kenya.  

Contract specification will be in accordance with those established in the employment contract.

This job description is a complement to the employment contract and serves as a baseline for performance evaluations conducted every 6 months.  The employee is responsible for acknowledging and understanding the duties bestowed.

Roles and Responsibilities
Works with M&E Coordinator, Database Manager and M&E Officers, to create feedback loop on internal M&E processes Work closely with the Database Manager and the M&E Coordinator to write quarterly monitoring reports  and evaluation reports Responsible for evaluation analysis and supports monitoring analysis as neededResponsible for developing all evaluation training including but not limited to enumerators training, data entry training etc.Summarize and analyze samples of data, including construction of confidence intervals and statistical tests of significanceDevelop analysis-based curriculum for M&E staff   Research, develop, and test evaluation tools as neededResearch on best practices on evaluationsResponsible for managing M&E OfficersResponsible for monitoring and evaluation logisticsReports directly to the M&E Program ManagerAdditional roles as assigned by supervisor Qualifications and Education RequirementsHolds a degree in Computer Science, Policy Analysis or other relevant topicSuperior computer skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet and at least one statistical analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, R or STATA (STATA preferred) Superior research and report writing skills At least 2 years’ experience analyzing and reporting on data for decision making purposes Fluent in written and spoken English (mandatory), Kiswahili (mandatory) and Kikuria (preferred) Has effective project management and communications skillsCan work in office or field setting Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural Kenya   Can work for long periods of time At least 1 year experience surveying households or individuals Applicants must currently live in Kuria West District or be willing to relocate for this position. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer equal opportunities to all qualified candidates.
Compensation: The salary scale attached to this position is Ksh. 70,000-75,000

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume/CV with at least two professional references by December 10, 2014 at 5PM EAT.  

Please submit all documents in English. Be sure to include your contact information.  All applications can be submitted to our HR Office in Keborui, or Email: DASjobs@nuru.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.