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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI , NGO/Non-Profit
Purpose
- The Gender Data Assistant will be responsible for supporting the collection, organizing, management, and analysis of gender data to ensure that the WHO programmes and policies are gender-responsive and inclusive.
- The Gender Data Assistant will work closely with the gender team to provide data and analysis that informs WHO gender strategy and programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the collection and management of gender data across the WHO including conducting data cleaning and analysis.
- Conduct operational research on gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods to ensure that the WHO gender data collection efforts are up-to-date and inclusive.
- Develop and maintain databases and data systems that support gender data collection and analysis.
- Provide technical support to programme staff on the collection and analysis of gender data.
- Support the development of gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
- Contribute to the production of gender analysis reports and other documentation.
- Ensure that gender data is stored securely and is in compliance with the WHO’s data protection policies.
- Participate in relevant training and capacity building activities to develop skills and knowledge in gender data analysis and management.
Qualifications
- Essential: Completion of secondary school,
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, statistics, data management etc.
Experience:
- Essential: A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender data analysis and management.
- Desirable: Knowledge of gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods.
- Experience in data analysis using data management and statistical software such as Power BI, SPSS, STATA, etc.
Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
