Research Analyst Job in Kenya

United States International

University – Africa, situated in Nairobi, Kenya is the most diverse university

in East and Central Africa catering to over 6000 students from 73

nationalities, and with a global network of over 11,000 alumni. 

It is also the only other university

in Africa to receive local and American accreditation of its 24 degree

programs.

In line with USIU – Africa’s commitment to providing quality, affordable

education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking

to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:Research Analyst

Performs programming and analysis

tasks using SPSS, Excel, Access, and other software as appropriate.

• Programs questionnaires in survey monkey and
  
  other software.


• Collects data using a variety of methods
  
  including but not limited to field data collection,  Telephone
  
  surveys and online surveys


• Coordinates field surveys


• Data cleaning and preparation of code books


• Prepares and labels SPSS data files for analysis
  
  and reporting.


• Analyzes survey results data and any other
  
  analysis as required


• Performs Data Mining from the data warehouse.


• Prepares summary report for institutional data
  
  that supports institutional decision making


• Assists with drafting and editing of project
  
  reports and methodological reports as assigned


• Acts as Project Coordinator for research
  
  projects as assigned.

Prepares time lines for assigned

projects.

• Assists with budget preparation and budget
  
  revisions for assigned projects.


• Maintains communication with client on survey
  
  progress.


• Submits brief, written report on project
  
  progress each week supervisor and reports on project progress, needs, and
  
  plans at weekly project scan meeting.


• Maintains communication with project team
  
  using e-mail and team meetings as needed.


• Monitors expenditures to ensure that projects
  
  stay within budget.


• Coordinates with Head of Institutional
  
  Research regarding scheduling or resource problems affecting timely
  
  completion of assigned projects and any issues affecting survey quality.

Responsible for Institutional

Research Office Administration including

• Filing of office documents


• Raising requisitions


• Renewal of Membership registration 
  
  and  software licenses

Allocates tasks and coordinates

research assistants.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or related
  
  field that involves research design, implementation and analysis from an
  
  accredited university.


• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in
  
  institutional data analysis


• Proven track record in programming and data
  
  analysis (qualitative and quantitative).


• Work experience in an educational environment.

• Understanding of database management
  
  procedures


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of
  
  personal information and data in accordance to the university’s policy


• Demonstrate competency in Excel, SPSS, STATA,
  
  R or any other statistical software


• Ability to pay attention to details,
  
  prioritize projects and set and meet deadlines


• Demonstrated ability to extract and compile
  
  data from Enterprise Resource Planning System


• Ability to retain learned knowledge

• Excellent data extraction skills from a
  
  variety of databases


• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint , Excel,
  
  Access, Project


• Effectively communication skills


• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and
  
  interpersonal skills

If you had previously applied for any

of the listed positions, please do not re-apply.

Incumbents will be expected to

continue upgrading their knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep

abreast of regulation/policy changes and trends in higher education.

Should you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as

a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a

difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide a

cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and

transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and

benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Tuesday,

March 15, 2016.

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Education to take you places.