SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Research & Data Analyst
Location: Abuja
Position Summary
- The Research-Data Analyst gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources for SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, developing reports and visual representations; supports the maintenance of SOS Children’s Villages databases (PDB2, LUCY etc.), and provides technical support to all programme locations.
- He/she also supports various studies/research such as baseline and feasibility studies, end line evaluations, surveys etc.
- Support data quality assessment and the development of evidence-based reports in accordance with the outcome of data analysis.
- Support all forms of SOS Children’s Villages research and evaluations in Nigeria.
- Support the implementation of Results Based Management (RBM) in Nigeria
- Responsible for the application of complex statistical and technical skills toward the collection, analysis, and translation of statistical data for a variety of research projects.
- Conducts statistical research and analysis and compiles and interprets statistical records and reports for a variety of research projects.
- Producing high quality and varied research outputs for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary
- Collection and processing of data and statistics relating to SOS Children’s Villages Operations
- Management of SOS Children’s Villages records and information resources
- Apply established statistical methods and techniques to analyse and interpret data.
- Identify the appropriate method of statistical analysis and apply statistical techniques to interpret data.
- Compile and analyse data and interpret trends, fluctuations, and other changes that may emerge.
- Develop forms and procedures required for the collection and compilation of data.
- Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related Programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Design database specifications and modify existing software packages to meet specific research project needs.
- Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
- Conduct data audits, compile results, analyze and summarize audit findings.
- Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Provide advice regarding data collection and analysis required for research projects.
- Recommend modifications to processes related to data collection and data entry conventions and develop implementation plans.
- Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
- Review case report forms, determine possible protocol deviations, discrepant data, and inconsistent reporting.
- Facilitate meetings and prepare recommendations on statistical and reporting strategies.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of SOS Children’s Villages’ data.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Research or related discipline
- At least 4 years of working experience in Research Data Analysis within the NGO sector
- Experience in Programme Research
- Experience in Research & Statistics within the NGO Sector
- Experience in conducting and organising qualitative fieldwork
- Experience in designing qualitative research tools
- Evidence of having delivered or contributed to the delivery of high-quality social research outputs
- Experience in conducting and/or managing reviews and evaluations of projects that use both quantitative and qualitative monitoring and impact data.
- Experience with working with teams across diverse locations (local & international)
- Ability to collect, analyse and produce good quality data and information
- Proven skills in data management with concrete knowledge of open-source tools
- Experience with database management, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
- Well organized, with ability to track multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience in providing administrative support to work teams.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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