Data Analyst - Paid Intern

Reporting to: Data Analyst

Job location: Nairobi

Data Analyst Intern will play an important role in assisting the Research Unit reach its objectives in generation of research knowledge for evidence based decision making in the Humanitarian sector.

The candidate should have an interest in humanitarian affairs and preferable an understanding and interest in climate and environmental sciences.

Main duties and responsibilities:Key Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Personal skills and qualities:
Application Procedure:
Kenya Red Cross Society P.O.
Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

This will include but not limited to:

Identifying data sources, collect information/data on District/County level indicators. Assist in managing core datasets through data gathering, coding and cleaning

Access and prepare data for use by other teams

Active participation in the design and maintenance of contextualized datasets for ongoing research assignments

Assist in preparation and presentation of core data

Assisting in desk research on topical issues and through literature and policy reviews in readiness for analysis.

Maintaining an awareness of the landscape and debates on data in the humanitarian sphere and flag this the research team.

Contributing to ICHA research papers, reports and blogs.

Essential:

Research, writing and visualisation skills.

Skills in internet-based research and data extraction Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Resourcefulness in finding information and conducting research.

Highly numerate with an aptitude for analysing numerical data.

Quantitative skills for analysis (qualitative skills also encouraged) Excellent written and spoken English essential.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Fast data entry and management skills in Excel or other data entry application.

An interest in development policy.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of statistics and statistical software (R, Stata, SPSS)

Intermediate programming skills (Python, JavaScript)

An undergraduate degree qualification in the field of development (development studies, economics, sociology etc.), Statistics, Data Science or similar discipline.

Knowledge on development issues.

Demonstrable interest in socio-economic development

An inquisitive open mind and the ability to think outside of the box.

A determined, agile, pragmatic and patient approach to problem solving. Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing

A willingness to continually improve technical and analytical competencies Desire to learn and grow professionally

Ability to embrace company values

Ability to prioritise and execute with prudence to achieve company goals

Able to work collaboratively within and across teams and to organise time accordingly

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications can apply directly via the KRCS App by clicking “Find a Job” OR send their applications to careers@redcross.or.ke or drop their applications addressed as below, so as to reach us not later than Tuesday, 6th May 2019;

The Secretary General

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job disclaimer and notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.