Job Openings at Jhpiego Nigeria

Reports to: Project Director
Duration: 30 working days (Between November-December, 2020)

Position Overview

• Lead the analysis of data and information (qualitative and quantitative) from the field work and prepare the data analysis report.

Specific Responsibilities
Working closely with the Jhpiego implementation team assigned to:

• Remote supervision of the field work in all the LGAs of implementation via a WhatsApp group.
• Lead the study data analysis and report writing for the assignment.
• Data analysis using any of the R* statistical packages including data cleaning and exportation to statistical packages
• Lead the development of GBV Services Referral Directories and Referral Maps for each of the states.
• Qualitative data received as Word documents parsed and converted to text files, and built into RQDA projects
• Development of dummy tables from Codebooks with themes based on the various objectives of the analysis accordingly to be used for data analysis
• Participate in the data review, analysis and report writing workshop.

Deliverables
Activity report detailing work done and recommendations including:

• Statistical analysis of available data
• Interpretation of analyzed data (quantitative and qualitative)
• Report of assessment in the three states
• Code book available for review and suggestions
• Dummy tables with data interpretation available for review and suggestions.
• GBV Referral Maps and Referral Directories.

Qualifications / Experiences / Competencies

• An Advanced Degree in Sociology, Medical or Health Sciences research or Biostatistics is required
• Prior experience leading or supporting similar research projects is an advantage
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, community surveys and good publication track records are desirable
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are essential
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines at short notice
• Excellent report writing skills
• Familiarity with international donors and social development report writing requirements will be an added advantage
• Good computer skills and competence with data analysis softwares such as open source R* scripts.

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Reports to: State Coordinator
Duration: 15 working days (Between November-December, 2020)
Slots: 22

Position Overview

• The Data Collectors are expected to participate in a 4-day pre-assessment training workshop, and will be responsible for completing the following tasks under the guidance and supervision of the State Coordinator and entire Jhpiego implementation team.

Key Responsibilities
General Administration:

• Participate in Training and debrief meetings.
• Provide updates to Jhpiego implementation team throughout the period of performance through an online platform.

Data Collection Preparation:

• Ensure required tools, consent forms are complete
• Identify communities within the LGAs and plan visits.
• Management of Tablets that will be utilized to record interviews and assessments.

Data Collection:

• Travel to LGA of assignment and visit all communities within the LGA.
• Pay advocacy visits to Community gate keepers to solicit their support and necessary information
• Scope and identify institutions across key sectors (governmental, non-governmental, faith-based, community based organisations, civil society organisations etc.) in the area that provide services relevant for survivors of GBV
• Use the survey questionnaire tool to assess current GBV prevention and response activities within the LGA of assignment through Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs),
• Map existing GBV services in and around communities. Part of the services to be mapped include:
  • Health Services Social support services
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Legal counsel / support
  • Long-term psychosocial support (individual counseling, support group, etc.)
  • Law enforcement services: e.g. Police Services
  • Child protection services
  • Economic empowerment/ Livelihood services, etc.
  • Determine the geographic area to be included in the referral network, based on accessibility to where most of the women live.
• Upload all responses from survey tools to the Jhpiego server as appropriate.
• Store all audio recordings securely on an external hard drive
• Deliver audio recordings to Jhpiego Study Team in a secure manner

Quality Assurance of Data Cleaning:

• Coordinate with implementation team to ensure consistency and quality of interview transcripts in English.
• Respond to any follow-up requests from Jhpiego study Team related to data collection or data cleaning.

Deliverables:

• Completed Qualitative interviews (KIIs) and transcribed and reported FGDs.
• Completed documented mapping of GBV services across sectors.
• Completed Quantitative interviews received on Jhpiego server

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of a B.Sc in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in qualitative/quantitative data collection, specifically conducting in-depth interviews and experience in probing for clearer answers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, patience and problem-solving abilities, diplomacy and good judgment.
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Excellent report writing skills in English.
• Familiarity with gender and gender-based violence programming is desirable and will be an added advantage
• Must be resident and have good working knowledge of the State and LGAs of interest.