DATA ANALYST - EDUCATION | ReliefWeb

Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan national for the above position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp (Ifo 1, Ifo 2 and Dagahaley).The Education data analyst will be responsible for developing and fostering appropriate skills and social abilities to enable refugee learners achieve optimum development according to age, ability and aptitude. He/she will work hand in hand with the Education coordinator, Education quality assurance and standards officer, Education Officers, other Education staff and other Sector staff to facilitate learning and improve proper curriculum implementation in schools.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:-

1. Responsible for the proper operations, management of the Education department at camp level.


2. Monitor and support other education staff in implementing LWF project management systems and guidelines to ensure the smooth implementation of approved activities.


3. Work closely with Education and other sector personnel to ensure quality accounting of materials and assets in the sector.


4. Collect and analyze numerical data from schools and present in an informative and understandable manner in terms of enrolment, attendance, transition, and retention and dropout rates.


5. Overall in charge of school supplies (teaching and learning materials which includes: Making requisitions on quarterly basis of the required school materials and equipment, Distribution of the same to all schools in good time for appropriate utilization.


6. Ensure all beneficiary list are signed by beneficiaries and copies kept both in the schools and Education main office.


7. Work together with SMP supervisor to ensure SMP weekly and CP reports are up to date and timely and accurately done and sent to WFP through the officer in charge.


8. Coordinate plans with partners at all levels, particularly, UNHCR, UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, other government and camp authorities active in education in all the camps.


9. Represent LWF with external stakeholders as requested (inter-agency coordination meetings, working groups) and influence the shape of broader sector strategies.


10. Actively promoting the rights of persons of concern in all interactions with stakeholders including the government.


11. Interacting with rights holders and establishing networks with stakeholders to address real needs and promote best practices.


12. Disseminate information concerning education services available for the refugee communities.


13. Ensuring that all cross‐cutting issues (i.e. gender, environment, conflict mitigation, and accountability) and LWF approaches (i.e. rights‐based approach, integrated approach, and community empowerment) are mainstreamed into all project activities.


14. Provide periodic analytical overviews of program progress, highlighting achievements via indicators, strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, challenges/constraints, lessons learnt and way forward.


15. Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life, by preventing harm and reporting child abuse.


16. Analyze examination to provide value added progress reports for national and internal exams.


17. Support Area Education officers, head teachers and teachers in maintaining accurate records of all items in the schools and keeping written records up to date in a legible and accurate manner.


18. Work with Education officers so as to assess curriculum based establishment and advice the education sector appropriately.

Professional Qualification:

1. At least a degree in education (B.ED) from a recognized university with additional training in educational statistics, candidates with a diploma in statistics may be considered.


2. Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of educational data management.


3. At least 3 years of experience in in a similar capacity


4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


5. Strong reporting skills


6. Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work within tight schedules.


7. Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary


8. A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, a team player.

Relevant Experience:

1. Taking responsibility for personal learning and competence development.


2. Exhibiting the generic employee skills especially valued by the organization: Dependability and productivity, Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Safety and Security, Accountability and Integrity (please find definitions in the Performance Appraisal Template).


3. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO –preferably in Dadaab will be an added advantage


4. Written and verbal fluency in English.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.


• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place


• Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.


• A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance

How to apply:

Applications should reach the undersigned by close of business on 3^rd December 2017 and must include full contact details of 3 referees.

The Human Resource Manager, Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,

Email: lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com

Kindly indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start date of the successful candidates January 2018

LWF World Service is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

LWF World Service is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.