PBF Data Assistant

Reference number: Rec/010/24

Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Purpose of the position 

The PBF Data Assistant must have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E, operations research processes, MIS for health systems, and data quality for healthcare provision. S/he must be familiar with the research protocol development, study design, and data quality control processes. S/he must have experience in data collection, data quality control, survey management, data analysis, and report writing.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

Quality and integrity of PBF program data collection

• Assist the PBF Data Specialist with Monitoring the quality of program data during data collection and encoding into the database.
• Verify the quality of PBF subsidy invoices due for payment and ensure that proper feedback is given to field officers.
• Support the PBF Data Specialist in providing technical support to field officers to ensure data integrity in data collection and standard reporting.
• Support the PBF Data Specialist in coming up with data quality and management plans for operations research.

Study Coordination

• Assist the Data Specialist and the PI in the development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study.
• Coordinates the staffing of research studies, including the recruitment and administration of research support staff, as appropriate to the activity
• Train field data collectors on the protocol and research ethics
• Conduct fieldwork supervision of data collectors.

Data Management

• Analyse and troubleshoot PBF data system user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to the Data Specialist as appropriate.
• Scripting surveys in ODK for mobile data collection and the subsequent monitoring of survey data.
• Lead the processes for data cleaning with guidance from the PBF Data Specialist.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• With support from the PBF Data Specialist, produce analysis in liaison with Project Coordinators and Program Manager for regular (quarterly, annual) and ad hoc program reports
• Support the Data Specialist in the statistical analysis of operational research data.
• Support the team in disseminating institutional learning through presentations, reports, and publications.
• Interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings from the analyzed datasets.
• Support the PBF Data Specialist and the M&E Officer in updating the program results in DevResults every quarter.
• Update the Dataviz portal every quarter

Capacity Building

• Build data quality assurance, data analysis, reporting and research capacity for field office staff, including arranging for their training in writing skills and research ethics.
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to PBF data system users via email, phone, webcast, and on-site as appropriate.
• Support the Data Specialist in training regulators and end users of PBF Data Systems in PBF Data collection, management, and Analysis tools.

Qualification, Skills, and Knowledge

1. University Degree in statistics, economics, computer science, public health, or related discipline.
2. Up to two years of work experience in research, analytics, or M&E
3. Affinity with health data capturing and analysis
4. Experience in study design and protocol development.
5. Excellent skills in the analysis and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative data.
6. Ability to pay attention to detail
7. Affinity with data software, including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Stata, and/or R programming
8. Able to assure confidentiality
9. Preparedness to regularly travel to the operational areas
10. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
11. Good working knowledge of the English language and excellent command of local languages is an added advantage.

How To Apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references, to the following email hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org. The vacancy reference number along with the title of the post needs to be written in the subject of the email.

CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications submitted cannot be returned.

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.