IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya
IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya
The Regional Technical Manager is an expert in survey programming, data management, and data analysis, whose primary objective is delivering high quality technical products across projects and countries in the East Africa region.
The Regional Technical Manager will also supervise, and build the capacity of, a Kenya-based team of regional technical specialists. This position is part of a global network reporting to IPA’s Global Research and Data Support (GRDS) team based in New York City. The Regional Technical Manager’s role will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
Responsibilities
Partnering with project teams to deliver high-quality technical products (40%). The Regional Technical Manager will work directly with research project teams to code high-quality technical deliverables, such as complex digital surveys, data flow and data quality control systems, advanced statistical analysis, or technical reports. The Regional Technical Specialist will work mainly in SurveyCTO and Stata.
Supervising a team of regional technical specialists (40%): The Regional Technical Manager will oversee a small team of regional technical specialists based in Kenya. This will include day-to-day management, as well as code reviews, troubleshooting support, and capacity building.
Contributing to technical resource development (10%). The Regional Technical Manager will work with the Global Research & Data Support network on technical resource development.
This might include piloting or debugging new technical tools (such as Stata-based data analysis tools), writing documentation, networking with other regional technical teams, or even developing new technical tools for regional and global research staff.
Supporting other research-related activities as necessary (10%).
The Regional Technical Manager may be asked to troubleshoot technical products, write documentation, assist with strategic projects and initiatives, or perform any related duties assigned by the Associate Director.
Minimum
qualifications
Undergraduate (or above) degree in economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related fields
Three or more years of relevant work experience, such as programming complex surveys, performing advanced statistical analysis, or managing a highly technical monitoring and evaluation project
Demonstrated advanced experience with data collection platforms and technologies (ODK/SurveyCTO strongly preferred)
Demonstrated advanced statistical programming and data management skills (Stata strongly preferred)
Preferred qualifications
Experience living or working in East Africa
Experience supervising field or technical teams
Experience conducting field research in developing countries
Experience training staff or developing training content
Experience working with GIS data / maps
Experience working with academic researchers, especially economists
Application Instructions
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager, Kenya”.
Most applications for research positions require you to include at minimum two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts by 6th July 2019
Note that you are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application.
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For more information and job application details, see; IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya
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