Your Background & Skills 

• BA in Statistics, IT, Research Methods or equivalent from a recognized institution
• At least 3 years of similar experience supporting programs such as Youth Excel and/or institutions such as IREX.
• Knowledge of the basics of MEL, Research Methods and/or Statistics
• Evidence of training and experience in using a variety of data management and analytics platforms (E.g., STATA, SPSS, R, SQL, NVIVO, DEDOOSE etc.) will be an advantage.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis in support of donor-funded development programs (USAID Experience will be an advantage) is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis, including cleaning and auditing data for accuracy, synthesizing data from multiple sources, and summarizing findings.
• Demonstrated experience with database platforms such as ActivityInfo (or similar relational database platform) and in Power BI (or similar data visualization software) preferred.
• Experience conducting research and ability to proficiently articulate findings in English.
• Proactive and comfortable with contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
• Outstanding presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good experience of using MS Office Applications
• Fluency in spoken and written English, working knowledge of either Spanish or French will be an added advantage.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Kenya.

Your Daily Tasks

• Working closely with program teams, and program MEL points of contact, to identify data management, storage, and reporting needs that can be met with ActivityInfo.
• Collaborating with program teams in drafting and finalizing plans for developing a database, migrating data, and creating reports in ActivityInfo.
• Supporting the database’s development and implementation of the plan in close collaboration with the program team.
• Supporting the development of templates, guides, and other learning resources for ActivityInfo users.
• Provide recommendations for the maintenance and ongoing improvement of databases, management of users and user permissions, and security of data.
• Participating in virtual demonstrations or training on or about ActivityInfo.
• Developing or support program teams with the development of data presentations, visuals, and dashboards.
• Providing or assist in training to new and existing programs in basic and advanced database management processes (e.g., data entry, importing, editing, and deleting, analysis)
• Providing ongoing technical support to programs with entering, reviewing, and managing their data ActivityInfo.
• Supporting the development of guidance and informational materials to support ongoing improvements in data quality and ensure programs meet IREX reporting standards.
• Creating dashboards and other data products for dissemination to different stakeholders.
• Other support duties as needed.