Data Manager at Grid Consulting

The Data Manager based in Kano will provide day-to-day coordination and management of the implementation of the cohort study and its coordination with other W4H operations research activities. S/he will receive support and technical oversight from the W4H Operations Research Adviser.

Location: National Office - Kano

Functions of this position will include:

• Creating and managing the W4H research database.
• Collaborating with the LGAs where the FYP graduates are posted to establish and maintain data on their posting and key workload details.
• Providing support to identify and train the M&E Local Engagement Consultants to conduct surveys and capture in the database.
• Coordinating and implementation of other W4H operations research activities and ensuring an integrated approach with the cohort study.
• Integrating all elements into the W4H database and assisting in preparing the annual reports for review by the W4H stakeholders.

Qualification Required

• A Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics and other related fields of study.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role in Nigeria, preferably in the developmental sector;
• Previous experience in database management as well as the ability to supervise data entry is mandatory;
• Competency in statistics such as developing data analysis plans, building tables and graphs and reporting on methods will be an added advantage;
• Project management skills including effective planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting skills will be an added advantage.