Reach Data Officer At Acted

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of REACH Data Officer. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality data management and analysis across REACH research initiatives in Somalia and Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Research Planning

• Contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted data management and analysis solutions for REACH research in Somalia and Kenya, in line with REACH's relevant research and data guidelines
• Support sampling design, creation and management of data collection tools (ODK or KoBo), as designated by line manager
• Provide training on data cleaning and management techniques and support for data analysis setup (specifically conducted in the R environment)
• Contribute to drafting research Terms of Reference (ToRs) with specific focus on sampling, data collection tools, data analysis plans, and data management plans
• Support the development of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, ensuring requirements of research cycle/assessment are met
• In coordination with relevant assessment and GIS officers, support construction of quantitative samples
• Keep track of progress and delays of all assigned tasks throughout the research cycle, ensuring that delays or identified problems are reported promptly both in writing and orally

Research Implementation

• Support the identification and training of enumerators for primary data collection, when relevant
• Support oversight of data collection in line with agreed Terms of Reference (including annexes), including data cleaning processes, checks and data cleaning scripts
• In coordination with relevant assessment officers, document all changes in data collection that lead to modifications in agreed ToRs, ensuring that the Research Manager, GIS Manager, IMPACT CC, and IMPACT HQ are informed and agree on the modifications

Data Management, Cleaning and Analysis

• Monitor accuracy of data collected in line with IMPACT's Data Cleaning Minimum Standards Checklist
• Cross-check data collected in the field to ensure quality and consistency

Location

Nairobi, Kenya