USIU Africa Research Analyst Job in Kenya

Mar 1, 2016

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

Competencies

• 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

Skills

• 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

www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Education to take you places.