| Date Placed | 2010-05-11 12:05:01 | ||
| Job Title | DATA MANAGER AND ANALYST | ||
| Profession | Database administrator (DBA) | ||
| Level of Employment | White Collar | ||
| Category | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | ||
| Institution | KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | ||
| Sector | Private Sector | ||
| Country of placement | Kenya | Town/City | Nairobi Province |
| Deadline | 09/06/2010 |
Description
The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) is a Parastatal established by the Government of Kenya under the Science and Technology Act Cap 250 to carry out Agricultural Research to support the Crop and Livestock Production sectors of the country. Beside this core function, the Institute collaborates closely with the farmers, pastoralists, extension staff and other National and International Development Partners. KARI manages thirty-three (33) Centers inclusive of the sub-centers located all over the country with a view of developing and disseminating technology, tailored to meet the needs of different categories of farmers in various Agro-ecological zones and Socio-economic Circumstances. In order to enhance the provision of services, the Institute would like to fill in the following positions, which are vacant.
The Institute’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to eligible candidates. JOB GRADE R.I.9- REF: KARI/2/027/10 (1 Post)
The Data Manager and Analyst will be reporting to the Assistant Director, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the successful candidate will be based at KARI Headquarters, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
• In collaboration with ICT Specialist, design appropriate data bases and manage them.
• Perform statistical analysis of Monitoring and Evaluation data using software such as STATA and SPSS, and other appropriate tools.
• Contribute to analysis and reporting of impact of project interventions on targeted beneficiaries. Produce summarized monitoring and evaluation data reports as required.
• Provide training and support on data collection activities in the field. This includes, among other things, backstopping, field preparation activities enumerator and data entry clerk training, data entry templates and data cleaning, data management and archiving data sets.
• Be custodian and reference point for all M and E data/information.
Requirements for Appointment
• A Bachelors/Masters degree in statistics or related field.
• Three (3) years experience in information systems management or monitoring and evaluation or related work.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as Excel, Access, STATA, SPSS and CS Pro.
• Must have excellent presentation/oral communication skills.
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and possess excellent supervision skills.
Salary Scales J.G.R.I. 9: Ksh. 35,275x1,764 – 37,039x1,852 – 38,891x1,944 –
40,835x2,042 – 42,877p.m.Applicants should send a cover letter, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ professional qualifications and work experience, photocopies of their academic and professional qualifications to:
The Director,
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute,
Kaptagat Road.
The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Qualification
Graduate
Application and employer's details
| Company Name | KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| Address | P.O BOX 57811-00200 NAIROBI |
| Phone | - |