Position: Director of Data Collection, Analytics and Use (Recent Job)

Job Description

EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly qualified candidates for the Director of Data Collection, Analytics and Use position on an anticipated five-year USAID Adolescent Reproductive Health/Family Planning project in Nepal. Nepali nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is subject to change based on procurement requirements and is contingent upon EngenderHealth being awarded the project and availability of funds.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the Director of Data Collection, Analytics and Use will be expected to ensure the collection of appropriate data from a variety of sources to understand effectiveapproachesandActivityperformanceonanon-going basis.ThispositionwillleadtheActivityintheeffectiveanalysisanduseofdatatoadjustprogrammaticapproachesatthenationaland individual municipal levels on a continuous basis. This position, along with the COP and DCOP, will lead the Activity in the continuous implementation of adaptive management, ensuring a feedback loop and direct connection between data and continuous program and strategic adjustments and improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least eight years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, study design/management, or statistical analysis in the development field, with increasing levels of responsibility. Experience with survey design,or the design and testing of data collection instruments preferred.
• A post-graduate degree in statistics, study design/implementation, research methods, M&E or a related field.
• An exceptional grasp of data analytics/statistical analysis; the demonstrated ability to independently conduct analysis of large datasets, including quantitative and qualitative data sets. Experience with and command of one or more data/statistical analysis programs/software. Ability to conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting of publish-able quality.
• Ability to independently develop monitoring and reporting systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets; and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reporting. Ability to identify and summarize key, relevant data and other information; ability to prepare detailed, accurate, relevant,reader-friendly reports.
• Experience implementing adaptive management.The ability to work collaboratively with program staff and leadership to ensure a feedback loop and direct connection between data and continuous program and strategic adjustments and improvements.The ability to translate data and research findings into appropriate programmatic interventions. 

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Good track record of leading, supporting and coaching field teams and counterparts.

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Excellent written and spoken English language skills. Ability to speak Nepali preferred.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

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TO APPLY

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org  to submit your details by Oct 31, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.