Data Analyst at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

The International Livestock Research (ILRI) Institute seeks to recruit a Data Analyst to Design the databases in CSPro and/or any other format for different questionnaires and other survey tools and instruments, Perform Data cleaning and verification before the analysis

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Responsibilities

• Design the databases in CSPro and/or any other format for different questionnaires and other survey tools and instruments
• Enter the data in the data base regularly
• Conduct data verification and cleaning using MSQ excel
• Perform Data cleaning and verification before the analysis
• Assist M&E in report writing and provide quick feedback of the findings to inform the USAID quarterly reporting
• Asist M&E in field data collection, analysis and generation of appropriate deliverables (descriptive statistics, tables etc.)
• In liaison with the County Coordinators, county livestock marketing officers, county livestock marketing Councils (CLMCs), and LMA officials, collate livestock sales data on monthly basis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics or any other relevant field Development Studies, Project Management or Agric economics, with demonstrable practical experience in data analysis for 3 years OR Diploma in one of the above-mentioned areas with a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Field experience within livestock development projects in the Kenyan ASALs – especially in livestock husbandry, animal health, livestock production and farmer/pastoralists’ market linkages.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative development projects involving multiple partners and including good understanding of both National and County Government structures and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in field survey activities and supervision of enumerators.
• Exposure to monitoring & evaluation activities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills especially to diverse audience and targets.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and foster teamwork.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to take initiatives.

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a fixed term contract for 1 year 8 months.

Job Level

This position is job level is HG11, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 20 May 2019. The position title and reference number REF: DA/AVCD/2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Qualified women applicants are encouraged to apply