Research & Data Analyst at SOS Children Villages

Position Summary

• The Research-Data Analyst gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources for SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, developing reports and visual representations; supports the maintenance of SOS Children’s Villages databases (PDB2, LUCY etc.), and provides technical support to all programme locations.
• He/she also supports various studies/research such as baseline and feasibility studies, end line evaluations, surveys etc.
• Support data quality assessment and the development of evidence-based reports in accordance with the outcome of data analysis.
• Support all forms of SOS Children’s Villages research and evaluations in Nigeria.
• Support the implementation of Results Based Management (RBM) in Nigeria
• Responsible for the application of complex statistical and technical skills toward the collection, analysis, and translation of statistical data for a variety of research projects.
• Conducts statistical research and analysis and compiles and interprets statistical records and reports for a variety of research projects.
• Producing high quality and varied research outputs for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing and presentations where necessary
• Collection and processing of data and statistics relating to SOS Children’s Villages Operations
• Management of SOS Children’s Villages records and information resources
• Apply established statistical methods and techniques to analyse and interpret data.
• Identify the appropriate method of statistical analysis and apply statistical techniques to interpret data.
• Compile and analyse data and interpret trends, fluctuations, and other changes that may emerge.
• Develop forms and procedures required for the collection and compilation of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related Programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Design database specifications and modify existing software packages to meet specific research project needs.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Conduct data audits, compile results, analyze and summarize audit findings.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Provide advice regarding data collection and analysis required for research projects.
• Recommend modifications to processes related to data collection and data entry conventions and develop implementation plans.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Review case report forms, determine possible protocol deviations, discrepant data, and inconsistent reporting.
• Facilitate meetings and prepare recommendations on statistical and reporting strategies.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of SOS Children’s Villages’ data.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• HND or Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Research or related discipline
• At least 4 years of working experience in Research Data Analysis within the NGO sector
• Experience in Programme Research
• Experience in Research & Statistics within the NGO Sector
• Experience in conducting and organising qualitative fieldwork
• Experience in designing qualitative research tools
• Evidence of having delivered or contributed to the delivery of high-quality social research outputs
• Experience in conducting and/or managing reviews and evaluations of projects that use both quantitative and qualitative monitoring and impact data.
• Experience with working with teams across diverse locations (local & international)
• Ability to collect, analyse and produce good quality data and information
• Proven skills in data management with concrete knowledge of open-source tools
• Experience with database management, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Well organized, with ability to track multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams.