Research Technician/Data Analyst – ReSAKSS (Readvertised)

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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 04:02 AM PST
Vacancy Number: RT/DA/ RESAKSS/02/13
Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia. www.ilri.org.

 CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.

 ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to join a small team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative. The objective of ReSAKSS is to provide data, information and knowledge to stakeholders in order to improve the formulation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of agricultural and rural development strategies in Africa. The successful candidate will work with the Eastern and Central Africa Node of ReSAKSS based at ILRI-Nairobi which is set up to serve the COMESA region in the implementation of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP).

 The Position: The research technician /data analyst will be responsible for all the data gathering/collection, collation, management and analysis for various studies undertaken by ReSAKSS and its collaborating partners.

 Key responsibilities
  • Contribute to ReSAKSS’ analytical work based on regional priorities in agriculture and rural development. Areas of research may include regional trade analysis, food security research, agricultural investment analysis, agricultural investment modelling and other related areas
  • Contribution to the Monitoring and Evaluation of the CAADP indicators in the COMESA region: this activity will involve data base design and management and continuously updating the data.  Data update will involve collation of data from secondary sources and primary data collection as necessary.
  • Contributing to the capacity building component of ReSAKSS including organizing and implementing policy relevant training for ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
  • Communication and Knowledge Management: will be responsible for web design and web content management. Will contribute to dissemination of ReSAKSS’ work, through preparation of knowledge products such as: presentations, working papers, policy briefs, technical reports, journal publications, conference papers, posters, and brochures.
  • Deal with routine data issues arising in the course of data handling
  • Contributing to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or co-organized by ReSAKSS and its partners.
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Agricultural Economics or related subjects from a recognized university and one year working experience in data management and analysis, or similar duties;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Agricultural Economics and a minimum of three years’ experience in data management and analysis, or similar duties;
  • Thorough knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package (preferably STATA, R, SAS or SPSS);
  • Experience in data management and performing quality assurance procedures;
  • Good skills in designing/development and management of computer relational databases demonstrated by working experience in handling Microsoft access, SQL databases or related programmes; and
  • Skills in web design and content management, and basic knowledge of HTML.
Other qualifications
  • Experience with statistical models such as regression models and other forms of quantitative analysis, Knowledge and experience in agricultural and rural development issues in Sub Saharan Africa;
  • Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation;
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional contacts, and to interact with national officials and experts, other researchers, international organizations, development partners, and other ReSAKSS’ stakeholders;
  • Ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables;
  • Ability to work in a team, with good interpersonal skills;
  • Ability and willingness to learn additional skills on the job;
  • Ability to prioritize  tasks and able to work with little or no supervision;
  • A willingness to travel frequently within and outside the COMESA region;
  • Strong English language skills.
  • Skills in information technology and a basic knowledge of French will be added advantages
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 2-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

 Job level and salary: This position is job level 2C level 2 with a starting gross salary of KES 116,417 per month. The benefits package includes pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

 Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus Nairobi, Kenya.

 How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document addressed the Human Resources Director, 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 by 5 March 2013.  Log on to:  http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference number REF: RT/DA/ RESAKSS/02/13 should be clearly marked on the subject line. Only online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org 
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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