Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Coordinator- Maternity Cover
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the MEAL component of Trócaire’s programmes (specifically in Somalia) in collaboration with partner agencies as well as ensuring that Trócaire continues to be a learning organisation and that we are accountable to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders.
SafeguardingChildren Policy:
Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Reporting to The Deputy Country Director, this is a maternity cover contract for a period of six months and is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to programme locations (approx. 50%).
MEAL Programme Management
• Develop and design M&E frameworks for each project, with technical inputs by the Programme Managers, ensuring the effective use of M&E tools and practices for successful implementation of a project performance-monitoring plan.
• Ensure that all MEAL activities are implemented according to agreed budgets, timeframes and quality standards.
• Maintain oversight for the technical quality of the MEAL function, working closely with programme staff and the HQ MEAL Team.
• Closely monitor implementation of MEAL activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of outputs
• Plan, manage and participate in regular monitoring visits to the field with the support of the programme teams.
• Ensure that all MEAL activities comply with relevant humanitarian principles.
• Ensure that principles of gender equity, protection and Do No Harm are adhered to in the implementation of all MEAL activities.
• Support the Head of Programmes/Deputy Country Director to complete the Annual Programme Review process ensuring that the review provides clear evidence of progress and challenges and that it meets internal and external reporting requirements.
• Design and manage systems to capture learning on a regular basis and to communicate lessons, both internally and externally.
• Design and lead initiatives to improve MEAL performance and capacity in all programmes and projects
• Oversee the collection of and reporting on impact, outcome indicators required by the organization and donors, in collaboration with partners and project staff.
• Ensure that programmes have appropriate and effective M&E systems that meet Sphere, CHS and other relevant standards.
• Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries and their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which an M&E framework is designed
• Support the project teams on regular monitoring of the M&E framework for each project and alert Program Coordinators and Head of Programmes to any shortcomings or concerns via a monthly M&E report.
• Develop a simple activity mapping methodology for use by field teams, including the capture and presentation of basic information on activities (location project name, Donor, photographic evidence, implementation dates etc.)
• Ensure the timely collection, compilation and recording in the HMIS database and transmission of data to Program Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders for analysis and action.
• Actively follow-up with health facilities (Sudan and Somalia) to ensure that data is received on time, having been verified by the relevant coordinators for accuracy and quality and will raise queries with regard to any obvious gaps or anomalies.
• Prepare statistical reports and graphic presentations of information for internal and external use in a timely manner
• Send out weekly surveillance data to WHO and monthly data to UNICEF
• Conduct regular backup of the health data on a reliable media to preserve the institutional records under the supervision of the Head of Programmes.
• Provide feedback, dissemination and analysis of health information from health facilities in the region as the need arises.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with HQ, programme teams, partner organizations and communities.
• Ensure that Trócaire continues to be a learning organisation through the exchange of information and experience within Trócaire and among partner organizations.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of mechanisms for capturing, analyzing, reporting, sharing and applying MEAL findings, information, lessons learned, and best practices among Trócaire, its donors and partner staff.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department at HQ to establish effective mechanisms/ channels for communicating programme learning, both internally and externally.
• Serve as primary contact person on MEAL for the Global Support Office.
• Review M&E aspects of funding applications and advise on all concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals etc.
• Develop MEAL strategies and frameworks for all donor funded projects, working in collaboration with programme teams, including the development of MEAL workplans and budgets
• Ensure that MEAL for all institutional funded projects is managed in line with donor requirements and that reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner, in compliance with donor needs
• Manage the collection of all MEAL data for donor reporting, and ensure that the MEAL components of reflect an attention to detial and high quality standards.
• Ensure that the staff of partner organizations understand donor grant MEAL reporting requirements and have the capacity to meet these standards
Requirements
Qualification
Master’s degree preferable.
Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, M&E.
Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of development and humanitarian projects
• Project cycle management using results frameworks and/ or logical frameworks
• Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; child health/nutrition; education; protection.
• Strong understanding of institutional donor rules and regulations in Quality and M&E.
• Knowledge of remote management of M&E design and quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques.
• Proven strategic thinking and planning skills including ability to think creatively, analyse and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• Proven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessments with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Deep commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Skills
• Ability to work in a complex organisation & consortium/partner structure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
• Excellent and proven organisational skills.
• Highly developed relationship, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent facilitation & capacity building skills and experience of applying them when working with individual organisations or groups of organisations.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentational communications skills.
• Ability to speak Somali or Arabic would be an added advantage
• Computer literacy skills in word, excel, powerpoint and statistical software.
JOB DETAILS:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Coordinator- Maternity Cover
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the MEAL component of Trócaire’s programmes (specifically in Somalia) in collaboration with partner agencies as well as ensuring that Trócaire continues to be a learning organisation and that we are accountable to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders.
SafeguardingChildren Policy:
Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Reporting to The Deputy Country Director, this is a maternity cover contract for a period of six months and is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to programme locations (approx. 50%).
MEAL Programme Management
• Develop and design M&E frameworks for each project, with technical inputs by the Programme Managers, ensuring the effective use of M&E tools and practices for successful implementation of a project performance-monitoring plan.
• Ensure that all MEAL activities are implemented according to agreed budgets, timeframes and quality standards.
• Maintain oversight for the technical quality of the MEAL function, working closely with programme staff and the HQ MEAL Team.
• Closely monitor implementation of MEAL activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of outputs
• Plan, manage and participate in regular monitoring visits to the field with the support of the programme teams.
• Ensure that all MEAL activities comply with relevant humanitarian principles.
• Ensure that principles of gender equity, protection and Do No Harm are adhered to in the implementation of all MEAL activities.
• Support the Head of Programmes/Deputy Country Director to complete the Annual Programme Review process ensuring that the review provides clear evidence of progress and challenges and that it meets internal and external reporting requirements.
• Design and manage systems to capture learning on a regular basis and to communicate lessons, both internally and externally.
• Design and lead initiatives to improve MEAL performance and capacity in all programmes and projects
• Oversee the collection of and reporting on impact, outcome indicators required by the organization and donors, in collaboration with partners and project staff.
• Ensure that programmes have appropriate and effective M&E systems that meet Sphere, CHS and other relevant standards.
• Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries and their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which an M&E framework is designed
• Support the project teams on regular monitoring of the M&E framework for each project and alert Program Coordinators and Head of Programmes to any shortcomings or concerns via a monthly M&E report.
• Develop a simple activity mapping methodology for use by field teams, including the capture and presentation of basic information on activities (location project name, Donor, photographic evidence, implementation dates etc.)
• Ensure the timely collection, compilation and recording in the HMIS database and transmission of data to Program Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders for analysis and action.
• Actively follow-up with health facilities (Sudan and Somalia) to ensure that data is received on time, having been verified by the relevant coordinators for accuracy and quality and will raise queries with regard to any obvious gaps or anomalies.
• Prepare statistical reports and graphic presentations of information for internal and external use in a timely manner
• Send out weekly surveillance data to WHO and monthly data to UNICEF
• Conduct regular backup of the health data on a reliable media to preserve the institutional records under the supervision of the Head of Programmes.
• Provide feedback, dissemination and analysis of health information from health facilities in the region as the need arises.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with HQ, programme teams, partner organizations and communities.
• Ensure that Trócaire continues to be a learning organisation through the exchange of information and experience within Trócaire and among partner organizations.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of mechanisms for capturing, analyzing, reporting, sharing and applying MEAL findings, information, lessons learned, and best practices among Trócaire, its donors and partner staff.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department at HQ to establish effective mechanisms/ channels for communicating programme learning, both internally and externally.
• Serve as primary contact person on MEAL for the Global Support Office.
• Review M&E aspects of funding applications and advise on all concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals etc.
• Develop MEAL strategies and frameworks for all donor funded projects, working in collaboration with programme teams, including the development of MEAL workplans and budgets
• Ensure that MEAL for all institutional funded projects is managed in line with donor requirements and that reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner, in compliance with donor needs
• Manage the collection of all MEAL data for donor reporting, and ensure that the MEAL components of reflect an attention to detial and high quality standards.
• Ensure that the staff of partner organizations understand donor grant MEAL reporting requirements and have the capacity to meet these standards
Requirements
Qualification
Master’s degree preferable.
Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, M&E.
Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of development and humanitarian projects
• Project cycle management using results frameworks and/ or logical frameworks
• Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; child health/nutrition; education; protection.
• Strong understanding of institutional donor rules and regulations in Quality and M&E.
• Knowledge of remote management of M&E design and quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques.
• Proven strategic thinking and planning skills including ability to think creatively, analyse and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• Proven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessments with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Deep commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Skills
• Ability to work in a complex organisation & consortium/partner structure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
• Excellent and proven organisational skills.
• Highly developed relationship, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent facilitation & capacity building skills and experience of applying them when working with individual organisations or groups of organisations.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentational communications skills.
• Ability to speak Somali or Arabic would be an added advantage
• Computer literacy skills in word, excel, powerpoint and statistical software.
Research Associate job at Shamiri Institute
Research Associate
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
• Research Planning & Implementation
• Understand the workings of data collection which include but are not limited to conducting qualitative or quantitative data collection, which may involve focus group assessments
• Enter and prepare data for cleaning, to include scanning paper questionnaires and verifying responses
• Clean and analyze data using Excel and R
• Recruit research participants; this includes mapping out locations, making phone calls, scheduling interview sessions, and logistical management of respondents
• Schedule, organize and report on status of research activities
• Collect qualitative or quantitative data from research participants
• Support in the development of research materials such as questionnaires, protocols, and literature reviews
• Respond to emails/communication relating to research projects
• Attend regular research project meetings
• Meet with Research Manager on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding quality of performance
• Perform other related duties as required
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (psychology, statistics, computer programming)
• 2-4 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative research
• Scientific writing and publication experience
• Meticulous
• Computer programming/coding (R, KOBO, REDCAP)
• Advanced MS Office
• Passionate, willing to embrace challenges, and intellectually curious
Research and Ethics Systems Manager
Job Overview/Summary:
The IRC is seeking a Research Manager to support the IRC Institutional Review Board and research systems infrastructure. The position will also provide support to the roll-out and uptake of the IRC’s humanitarian research toolkit and standards and establishment of new data security, management, and open-data systems. This position is one year in duration, with the opportunity for extension, dependent on funding.
Major Responsibilities:
Fulfill all functions of the IRB Administrator, including:
• Conducting administrative reviews of research protocols, including modifications, continuing reviews (approval extensions), and project closures. Determining whether the protocols will go to full board, or whether they qualify for expedited or exempt status (to be approved by the IRB chair)
• Providing guidance to research teams on the IRB application process
• Planning monthly IRB meeting and checking for quorum
• Coordinating the assignment of primary reviewers
• Drafting decision letters
• Training new IRB board members
• Update the IRB protocol tracker and inform research teams of upcoming deadlines / expirations
• Serve as a focal point for the IRC IRB and Innovation Ethics
• Conducting reviews of innovation ethics forms submitted by study team
• Having discussions and/or email exchanges with study teams to identify required modifications
• Oversee the roll-out and uptake of the IRC humanitarian research toolkit and quality assurance standards, including providing trainings to country team members on the toolkit, research methodologies, study designs, and analysis as part of the toolkit roll-out. Ensure all new research team members are onboarded on the toolkit and standards.
• Develop and oversee the establishment of data privacy and management systems, including organizational readiness for supporting open-access data.
• Provide ad hoc support to ongoing studies or strategic research portfolio support as needed, such as qualitative or quantitative data analysis or training support, or the development of business development materials
• Support administrative related tasks within the research community of practice
Job Requirements:
Education: University degree in economics, political science, or other related field to humanitarian research
Work Experience: Bachelor degree with 2-3 years of work experience in research on topics related to the humanitarian or economic sector.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Deep attention to detail
• Knowledge of research ethics principles
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and coordinate across multiple Priorities and workstreams.
• Experience organizing and implementing data collection trainings and quality assurance processes for studies
• Basic research analysis skills including descriptive data analyses, data cleaning, and qualitative coding approaches
• Outstanding communication and coordination capabilities and capability to operate independently and as a team member. Excellent writing skills required
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022 JOB DETAILS:
Biostatistician
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
Data analysis and interpretation
• Conduct statistical analysis (analyze, summarize, interpret) of quantitative data for projects using R or relevant data analysis software
• Process data analysis outputs based on investigator instructions for publication in journals, reports, presentations
• Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for grant applications, research protocols, or manuscripts
• Calculation of sample size for proposed studies
• Manage statistical aspects of projects and advise researchers on study design and analysis and project conceptualization, grant application, implementation, and analysis
• Visualize data for reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Conduct data quality checks and solve issues as they arise
• Contribute to high quality data management in alignment with best practices for human subjects research
• Assign work and provide guidance to Research Associates related to data processing
• Participate in the design of data collection tools
• Work with scientific advisors to keep abreast of new statistical methods
• In consultation with Research Manager, work within projected timelines to ensure analysis objectives are met
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Masters degree in relevant field (statistics, computer programming)
• Excellent working knowledge of R, REDCap, KOBO, MS Excel
• 2 – 4 years of experience as a statistician in social science, health, or medical research
• Demonstration of prior data analysis skills (i.e., published work)
• Applied knowledge of advanced statistical models (i.e., linear mixed models)
• Scientific writing and publication experience
• Strong communication, team player, good interpersonal skills
• Meticulous
• Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work
• Passionate, willing to embrace challenges, and intellectually curious
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022 JOB DETAILS:
Data Analyst (Maternity Cover)
The Job
This will be a 4 month maternity cover position where you will use data analysis, visualization, and data modelling techniques to provide insight, identify trends to recommend action for the Insights team and assist operational departments in the successful execution of their programmes. You will also be responsible for:
Developing tools to analyse our data in order to identify trends, insights and risks that will support the Insights team in the day-to-day execution of their programmes.
Creating and maintaining data dashboards from local operations as well as other sources.
Turning your findings into clear reports and recommendations that will help local and global teams improve control over their processes.
About You
You are someone who thinks logically and comes up with practical solutions in order to solve any issues. You have an eye for the smaller details, and ensure that tasks are followed up in a timely manner.
Requirements
• Degree in relevant fields (Economics, Population Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health or any other relevant social sciences degree)
• 2-4 years work experience working in a similar role
• Proficiency data analysis skills using Excel, R, STATA , SPSS,Tableau, Power BI.
• Work experience in public health sector would be highly beneficial
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Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Research Associate
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
• Research Planning & Implementation
• Understand the workings of data collection which include but are not limited to conducting qualitative or quantitative data collection, which may involve focus group assessments
• Enter and prepare data for cleaning, to include scanning paper questionnaires and verifying responses
• Clean and analyze data using Excel and R
• Recruit research participants; this includes mapping out locations, making phone calls, scheduling interview sessions, and logistical management of respondents
• Schedule, organize and report on status of research activities
• Collect qualitative or quantitative data from research participants
• Support in the development of research materials such as questionnaires, protocols, and literature reviews
• Respond to emails/communication relating to research projects
• Attend regular research project meetings
• Meet with Research Manager on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding quality of performance
• Perform other related duties as required
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (psychology, statistics, computer programming)
• 2-4 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative research
• Scientific writing and publication experience
• Meticulous
• Computer programming/coding (R, KOBO, REDCAP)
• Advanced MS Office
• Passionate, willing to embrace challenges, and intellectually curious
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Research and Ethics Systems Manager
Job Overview/Summary:
The IRC is seeking a Research Manager to support the IRC Institutional Review Board and research systems infrastructure. The position will also provide support to the roll-out and uptake of the IRC’s humanitarian research toolkit and standards and establishment of new data security, management, and open-data systems. This position is one year in duration, with the opportunity for extension, dependent on funding.
Major Responsibilities:
Fulfill all functions of the IRB Administrator, including:
• Conducting administrative reviews of research protocols, including modifications, continuing reviews (approval extensions), and project closures. Determining whether the protocols will go to full board, or whether they qualify for expedited or exempt status (to be approved by the IRB chair)
• Providing guidance to research teams on the IRB application process
• Planning monthly IRB meeting and checking for quorum
• Coordinating the assignment of primary reviewers
• Drafting decision letters
• Training new IRB board members
• Update the IRB protocol tracker and inform research teams of upcoming deadlines / expirations
• Serve as a focal point for the IRC IRB and Innovation Ethics
• Conducting reviews of innovation ethics forms submitted by study team
• Having discussions and/or email exchanges with study teams to identify required modifications
• Oversee the roll-out and uptake of the IRC humanitarian research toolkit and quality assurance standards, including providing trainings to country team members on the toolkit, research methodologies, study designs, and analysis as part of the toolkit roll-out. Ensure all new research team members are onboarded on the toolkit and standards.
• Develop and oversee the establishment of data privacy and management systems, including organizational readiness for supporting open-access data.
• Provide ad hoc support to ongoing studies or strategic research portfolio support as needed, such as qualitative or quantitative data analysis or training support, or the development of business development materials
• Support administrative related tasks within the research community of practice
Job Requirements:
Education: University degree in economics, political science, or other related field to humanitarian research
Work Experience: Bachelor degree with 2-3 years of work experience in research on topics related to the humanitarian or economic sector.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Deep attention to detail
• Knowledge of research ethics principles
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and coordinate across multiple Priorities and workstreams.
• Experience organizing and implementing data collection trainings and quality assurance processes for studies
• Basic research analysis skills including descriptive data analyses, data cleaning, and qualitative coding approaches
• Outstanding communication and coordination capabilities and capability to operate independently and as a team member. Excellent writing skills required
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Biostatistician
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Skills
Data analysis and interpretation
• Conduct statistical analysis (analyze, summarize, interpret) of quantitative data for projects using R or relevant data analysis software
• Process data analysis outputs based on investigator instructions for publication in journals, reports, presentations
• Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for grant applications, research protocols, or manuscripts
• Calculation of sample size for proposed studies
• Manage statistical aspects of projects and advise researchers on study design and analysis and project conceptualization, grant application, implementation, and analysis
• Visualize data for reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Conduct data quality checks and solve issues as they arise
• Contribute to high quality data management in alignment with best practices for human subjects research
• Assign work and provide guidance to Research Associates related to data processing
• Participate in the design of data collection tools
• Work with scientific advisors to keep abreast of new statistical methods
• In consultation with Research Manager, work within projected timelines to ensure analysis objectives are met
Educational/Training Background & Experience
• Masters degree in relevant field (statistics, computer programming)
• Excellent working knowledge of R, REDCap, KOBO, MS Excel
• 2 – 4 years of experience as a statistician in social science, health, or medical research
• Demonstration of prior data analysis skills (i.e., published work)
• Applied knowledge of advanced statistical models (i.e., linear mixed models)
• Scientific writing and publication experience
• Strong communication, team player, good interpersonal skills
• Meticulous
• Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work
• Passionate, willing to embrace challenges, and intellectually curious
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Data Analyst (Maternity Cover)
The Job
This will be a 4 month maternity cover position where you will use data analysis, visualization, and data modelling techniques to provide insight, identify trends to recommend action for the Insights team and assist operational departments in the successful execution of their programmes. You will also be responsible for:
Developing tools to analyse our data in order to identify trends, insights and risks that will support the Insights team in the day-to-day execution of their programmes.
Creating and maintaining data dashboards from local operations as well as other sources.
Turning your findings into clear reports and recommendations that will help local and global teams improve control over their processes.
About You
You are someone who thinks logically and comes up with practical solutions in order to solve any issues. You have an eye for the smaller details, and ensure that tasks are followed up in a timely manner.
Requirements
• Degree in relevant fields (Economics, Population Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health or any other relevant social sciences degree)
• 2-4 years work experience working in a similar role
• Proficiency data analysis skills using Excel, R, STATA , SPSS,Tableau, Power BI.
• Work experience in public health sector would be highly beneficial
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