Qualitative and Quantitative Expert Required!

Introduction to Organization

Established in 2007, AAN Associates is a ‘Social Enterprise’ established to enable development partners in finding simple, innovative, cost-efficient, and sustainable solutions to developmental challenges. AAN Associates brings extensive research and evaluation experience in varied contexts i.e., development to humanitarian (including complex emergencies) crises. AAN has undertaken more than 100 consulting projects in over 20 countries (East Asia and Pacific, South & West Asia, Middle East, East and South Africa, and West Africa), with bi / multilateral funding agencies, United Nations, public sector, and non-profit entities.

AAN is a growing organization with a distinctive track of producing award winning research and evaluations. These awards and distinctions have come to complement AAN’s recognition as practice lead in ‘social research’ and ‘evaluations. AAN is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy underpinned by excellence in service, improvising innovation, and technology, strengthening partnerships and resources, forging institutional systems and diversity.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Data Analyst is expected to oversee/lead quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation (including data triangulation) using specialized software’s for data analysis. The incumbent with strong command on SPSS, MAXQDA and other data analysis software will be preferred.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Ability to use as many of the following tools as possible for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis {STATA, SPSS, R, ECONO, NVivo, MaxQDA and others};

2. Possess an understanding of sampling approaches (such as Simple random, Systematic, Stratified, Clustered, Convenience, Quota, Judgement (or Purposive), Snowball sampling);

3. Support Project delivery teams in Tools Development;

4. Support Project delivery teams in the development of Research Design, Data Collection Tools and Data Analysis;

5. Understanding of tabulation plans, and relevant data entry modules/sheets including guidelines for field application (including overseeing the pre-testing and finalization);

6. Ability to develop and deliver training of field teams on data collection, editing, cleaning, entry and processing, including guidance on ethical and quality assurance;

7. Able to contribute to and manage data collection exercises through real time data collection applications/devices e.g., android or device-based data collection and perform real time quality checks to ensure compliance and quality;

8. Oversee and lead the data management/ database management for the data collected in field missions;

9. Oversee/lead quantitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation (including data triangulation) using specialized software’s for data analysis e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, ECONO, Business Intelligence (BI), NVivo etc.;

10. Extend support to the relevant project teams in data analysis, interpretation and reporting and addressing clients’ feedback on data analysis and interpretation (during report finalization);

Essential Requirements

· At least Masters’ degree preferably in Social Sciences (or any other relevant field) from a reputable and recognized university.

· Over 5 years of experience in research design development and data analysis (including quantitative and qualitative data analysis) preferably with consulting entities and development contractors, particularly UNICEF

· Proficiency with analytical tools (especially SPSS and MAXQDA) and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methodology, strong communication skills is mandatory

· Fluency in written and verbal English required.

· High level of Proficiency with Computer Software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, other relevant software)

· Ability to work independently and as a part of diverse teams