Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Location: null
Health, Education, and Social Programs Group
International Health Division
Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role you will support strengthening of vital events registration in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) institutions and stakeholders to strengthen stakeholder coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of vital statistics data.

Key Responsibilities:
* Work with GOK and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas to be addressed in strengthening the national vital events registration system
* Support GOK in implementing key activities to strengthen the vital events registration system by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
* Coordinate the linking and integration of vital events data with existing in-country information systems in order to improve the accessibility and use of information
* In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, implement a pilot project to test the feasibility of mobile solutions for improving the availability of quality vital events data
* Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports
Basic Qualifications:
* Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in demography, public health, epidemiology, public policy, health information or community health
* Background in advising, implementing, managing, and assessing information systems
* Background in civil registration and vital events monitoring
* Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
* Experience working with community health workers and community-level health services
* Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
Professional Skills:

* Excellent English oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordinations skills
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Location: null
Health, Education, and Social Programs Group
International Health Division
Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role you will support strengthening of vital events registration in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) institutions and stakeholders to strengthen stakeholder coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of vital statistics data.

Key Responsibilities:
* Work with GOK and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas to be addressed in strengthening the national vital events registration system
* Support GOK in implementing key activities to strengthen the vital events registration system by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
* Coordinate the linking and integration of vital events data with existing in-country information systems in order to improve the accessibility and use of information
* In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, implement a pilot project to test the feasibility of mobile solutions for improving the availability of quality vital events data
* Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports
Basic Qualifications:
* Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in demography, public health, epidemiology, public policy, health information or community health
* Background in advising, implementing, managing, and assessing information systems
* Background in civil registration and vital events monitoring
* Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
* Experience working with community health workers and community-level health services
* Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
Professional Skills:

* Excellent English oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordinations skills
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

Get Started Applying for this Job by entering your email address below.

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Job Title: Statistics Intern

Description

We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors.

Knowledge and skills required;

Sound knowledge of statistics and statistical applicationsSound knowledge of research methodologiesUse of statistical software including QGIS, ILWIS, SPSS, STATA, EVIEWS, QSRGood command of advanced ExcelGood communication, report-writing and presentation skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsResults focusedLiteracy in Microsoft Windows-based programsDemonstrated expertise/enthusiasm in adult training.Degree in Statistics, Economics, Research Methods or a related area.If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV before 30th January, 2013.
Contacts
P.O Box 104289 – 00101, Email: jobs@indepthresearch.org

Job Title: Statistics Intern

Description
We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health;  humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .

Knowledge and skills required;

Sound knowledge of statistics and statistical applicationsSound knowledge of research methodologies Use of statistical software  including QGIS, ILWIS, SPSS, STATA, EVIEWS, QSRGood command of advanced ExcelGood communication, report-writing and presentation skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Results focusedLiteracy in Microsoft Windows-based programs Demonstrated expertise/enthusiasm in adult training.Degree in Statistics, Economics, Research Methods  or a related area.If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV before 8th October, 2012
Contacts
P.O Box 104289 – 00101, Email: jobs@indepthresearch.org

Date Posted: 2011-10-11
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As a Measurement Science (Msci) leader, this person develops strategy and specific objectives to implement the MSci regional client engagement approach and enables delivery on client commitments to ensure services are delivered within budget.

Job Summary:

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Acts as business partner to Product Leadership, regional Presidents, Sub-regional and other senior leaders and collaborates with them to provide solutions to complex client issues related to MSci related methodology and execution
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Ensures MSci services are delivered to the highest quality standards
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Provides expert technical consultation with internal and external clients and solves complex MSci-related issues
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Drives the roll out of new or enhanced services providing an integrated statistical vision
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Provides service specifications to the Centre of Excellence (COE) teams and collaborate with COEs on methodologies to ensure client requirements are met
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Participates in regional / global Request for Proposals (RFPs)
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Acts as MSci contact and liaison for all MSci related methodology and execution to senior regional leadership
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Represents the company with academic and industry contacts and councils
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Identifies and develops top talent and leads the regional MSci teams to deliver and execute on agreed MSci objectives

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Bachelors degree in business management, economics, behavioral sciences, statistics, mathematics, operations management or a related field
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10+ years cross-function experience
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Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong relationship-building skills and results orientation
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Strong statistical and logical skills with the knowledge of Microsoft Access database, SPSS/ SAS
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Attentive to details with exceptional aptitude for data analysis
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Proven ability to work cross-functionally to energize, empower and influence at all levels (both internal and external), and to set and meet goals/timelines
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Ability to listen and quickly distill a situation and recommend a course of action to drive on-time, on-budget delivery of program deliverables
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Proven experience in the principles around financial cost drivers and implications to project execution

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing information, television and other media measurement. The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA. The Nielsen Company provides measurement and analysis of marketplace dynamics and consumer attitudes and behavior. Clients rely on Nielsen’s market research, proprietary products, analytical tools and professional service to understand competitive performance, to uncover new opportunities and to raise the profitability of their marketing and sales campaigns. The Nielsen Company provides two major services for its Manufacturer and Retailer clients in the Region - Retail Measurement and Consumer Research.

The Nielsen Company has a strong presence in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP) region with diversified business in FMCG, Telecom, Automobiles, Finance, Tourism and Government departments. We have more than 1300 employees working in 29 offices in 13 countries across the region. Our MENAP regional head office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirate. For more about The Nielsen Company please visit www.nielsen.com

Job Location: Kenya Company Industry: Marketing; Consulting Services; Finance/Economics Type of Company: Employer (Private Sector) Job Role: Research Joining Date: Unspecified Employment Status: Unspecified Employment Type: Unspecified Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified Manages Others: Unspecified Number of Vacancies: 1
Career Level: Management Years of Experience: Unspecified Residence Location: Unspecified Gender: Unspecified Nationality: Unspecified Degree: Unspecified

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