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Science

Research and Data Analyst

Location: 

Nairobi

Job Type:

Full Time

Date:

24 Jan 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Gather and compile data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Clean, preprocess, and transform raw data into usable formats for analysis

  • Conduct thorough desk reviews to gather relevant background information for research projects.

  • Synthesize and summarize existing literature, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape

  • Develop research methodologies and frameworks tailored to address specific research objectives.

  • Design and develop data collection instruments tailored to research objectives.Ensure the tools are reliable, valid, and align with the overall research methodology

  • Design qualitative interview guides for focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) to gather rich and nuanced data.

  • Oversee and manage the implementation of data collection activities, ensuring adherence to research protocols.

  • Design both quantitative and qualitative research studies, ensuring alignment with research objectives.

  • Develop study tools, including surveys, interview guides, and data collection instruments.

  • Implement coding systems for qualitative data, ensuring consistency and reliability in the coding process.

  • Work collaboratively with the research team to refine coding schemes as needed

  • Create electronic data collection systems, utilizing platforms such as mobile data collection apps or web-based forms.

  • Ensure the electronic tools are user-friendly, efficient, and capable of capturing relevant data

  • Utilize statistical analysis tools and qualitative analysis techniques to analyze collected data.

  • Interpret data trends and patterns to derive meaningful insights.

  • Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing research findings and insights.

  • Develop strategies for effectively disseminating research results to relevant stakeholders.

  • Present findings in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Develop and conduct training sessions for data collectors on proper data collection techniques, tool usage, and adherence to research protocols.

  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to maintain data collection quality

  • Develop and manage study budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

  • Monitor expenses and financial transactions related to research activities

  • Implement data quality assurance measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of collected data.

  • Conduct regular checks and audits to maintain high data quality standards

  • Monitor industry trends and changes, providing timely updates to inform business strategies.

  • Develop forecasting models to predict future trends and potential areas of opportunity or risk

  • Stay current with advancements in data analysis tools and techniques.

  •  Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices

  •  Perform any other additional duties and tasks assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:


  • Diploma in monitoring and evaluation

  • Degree in Business Analytics or Computer Science or Statistics or Economics or other related fields.

  • Proven three years of experience

  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis tools and data visualization tools.

  • Specialized in quantitative data analysis using SPSS, Stata, and adept in qualitative coding with NVivo.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee and coordinate data collection activities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to provide right information to customers including problem solving skills

  • High level of accuracy, computer literacy and attention to detail


Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, to careers@orchidhr.co.kebefore end of day 20th January 2024. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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