MicroSave Research Data Analyst Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Research Data Analyst

Summary: MicroSave is an international consulting firm specialising in financial inclusion with ten offices in eight countries around the world.  

Our clients include leading financial institutions, mobile money service providers and large international donors.  

MicroSave intends to recruit data specialist to join its consulting team in Kenya.

The research data analyst will provide to support ongoing research work in key projects.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Research & Management

• Undertake research using primary and secondary source data. This includes but is not limited to: development of research and data analysis plans, surveys, data collection tools and interview protocols, key informant interview guides, focus group discussion guides, document collection and review, web searches and the collection of economic and social data. This may require travel within East Africa and South Asia


• Assist in writing and manage all data processing instructions for different datasets


• Assist in managing qualitative and quantitative data and provide substantial analysis;


• Assist in designing research tools, such as surveys questions, focus group discussion guides, verification checklists, etc. that will feed into recommendations for programming;


• Train field officers in data collection and in understanding and applying research tools and methods;


• Help manage relationships with research firms contracted to implement data collection;


• The analyst may be asked to work with external consultants on helping develop specific research tools and data analyses.

Data Analysis and Dissemination

• Provide standard sheets of data for analysis by subject matter experts


• Provide specialist analysis of data including statistical modelling and multivariate regression analysis


• Ensure all data is properly cleaned and coded


• Help in the production of final reports, and fact check data and conclusions held within them. This may include in-depth analysis, summary briefs, executive summaries, progress reports, and assessments as assigned


• Apply  standard quality control procedures to  assure accuracy of studies and findings


• Assist in crafting blogs infographics and being proactive about other ways to disseminate knowledge


• Analyse findings and lessons learned and provide strategies for development of information via reports and briefs to stakeholders


• Ensure that the outputs to be delivered by the team are of the highest quality and up to publishable standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Masters level degree (or higher) in Research, Economics, Statistics or related field.


• Other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage


• At least two years’ of work experience in data analysis and management of large amounts of data using statistical software packages (ideally using SPSS)


• Extremely sound knowledge of data processing best practices, database management techniques, and statistical theory


• Demonstrated record of initiative and problem solving


• Excellent writing and reporting skills and experience in report writing;


• Research work experience in the financial services sector will be definite advantage, especially in digital finance


• Experience in knowledge dissemination as indicated above.

Qualities

• A high quality of written and spoken English


• A high degree of self-drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn


• Diligence and ability to work with minimal supervision


• Strong field orientation and proven inter personal skills


• A strong professional demeanor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and skills in use of statistical data analysis  software packages (SPSS and excel)


• High analytical capability and report writing skills


• Knowledge of retail / mass market financial services is desirable


• Additional working language besides English and Swahili or Hindi is an advantage.

How to Apply:
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 8th May 2015.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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