• Data cleaning and harmonization including conducting all the required consistency checks for data from various partners and studies;
• Creating automated systems for data harmonization and consistency checks;
• Documentation of data sets from various partners according to agreed guidelines on data documentation, archiving and sharing;
• Perform basic and advanced statistical analysis of data;
• Developing an interactive data platform on the RELI website complete with data archiving protocol/architecture, programming the protocols, data cleaning etc.;
• Participate in evidence sharing sessions with select regional bodies to inform regional and global discourses on education and enhance RELI visibility;
• Write technical reports on data issues; and
• Participate in proposal development and review.
Key Competencies, qualifications and experience:
• Master’s degree in computer science, statistics, economics, machine learning, or other related technical disciplines;
• At least two years of experience in mining, processing, cleansing and quality assessment of data from diverse studies and organizations;
• Experience in data analysis using STATA, R, SPSS and data documentation software’s such as NESTAR;
• Experience in visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders and the use of relevant data science tools kit;
• Ability to regularly report and synthesize emerging information;
• Good communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
The appointment will be for a one –year period renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short listed candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.