IPPF Africa Region is hiring for a Research and Statistics Consultant: Apply Now!
Application Deadline: 9 March 2025
IPPF Africa Region is hiring for a Research and Statistics Consultant: Apply Now!
Overview
IPPF Africa Region is seeking to engage a Research and Statistics Consultant. The Research and Statistics Consultant will provide technical support to WISH 2 research activities, particularly in statistical analysis, data quality assurance, and evidence generation. The consultant will support data collection efforts, conduct advanced statistical analysis, and develop high-quality reports and dashboards to facilitate programmatic decision-making.
Scope of Work
1. Data Collection & Sampling:
- Design CEI sampling strategies tailored to country-specific needs.
- Adapt sampling frames and contribute to the development of localized poverty and behavioural indicators.
- Provide technical support on ethical and administrative applications at global and national levels.
2. Capacity Building & Technical Support:
- Support enumerator training sessions on data collection methodologies for in-country research teams and partners.
- Support coordination of fieldwork planning and implementation, ensuring data integrity and adherence to protocols.
- Provide technical assistance to Member Associations and partners to enhance data quality and reporting standards.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Lead the cleaning, coding, and statistical analysis of datasets using STATA, SPSS, R, or Microsoft Excel.
- Monitor data collection processes, including GPS validation and sampling adherence.
- Lead the development of country-specific dashboards, reports, and presentations to support decision-making.
- Conduct systematic quality checks and troubleshooting during data collection phases.
4. Evidence Generation & Knowledge Translation:
- Support the development of policy briefs, fact sheets, and other dissemination materials.
Deliverables
- CEI sampling strategy, country-specific sampling plan, and methodology report.
- Final Analysis Plan
- Cleaned and analysed datasets with comprehensive documentation.
- High-quality statistical reports and data visualizations.
- Country-specific dashboards and slide decks.
- Regular progress updates and a final consultancy report.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Demography, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, data analysis, and statistics, preferably within SRHR or health-related programs.
- Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Prior experience supporting multi-country research projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in capacity-building and training for data collection teams.
Consultancy Arrangement
- The consultant will work closely with the WISH 2 research team.
- Payment will be based on deliverables and milestones as will be outlined in the contract.
- Travel may be required for field visits, depending on project needs (to be covered separately if applicable).
How to Apply
- A cover letter detailing relevant experience.
- An updated CV highlighting expertise in research, statistics, and SRHR.
- A sample of previous work (e.g., research reports, dashboards, or statistical analyses).
- 3 references (Key contacts from organizations you’ve recently worked for)
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