VACANCY : Statistician/Data Analyst for USAID/Indonesia Monitoring and Evaluation Support (MESP) Project

[impaq_color_small] STATISTICIAN/DATA ANALYST


IMPAQ International<http://www.impaqint.com/> is a US-based firm providing exemplary research and consulting services to domestic and international clients in the areas of impact evaluation and program evaluation studies, applied research, policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and technical assistance. IMPAQ International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans).

IMPAQ International, LLC is seeking a long-term, full time Statistician/Data Analyst for an anticipated 5-year, USAID-funded project in Indonesia. The Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP) has three (3) objectives:

* To provide USAID/Indonesia and other stakeholders an unbiased, data-driven account of USAID/Indonesia's progress toward achieving the development objectives outlined in the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS);

* To provide expert evaluation and analytical services; and

* To guide USAID/Indonesia in using performance information and the results of evaluation and analysis.

Responsibilities:

* Conducting statistical and econometric analysis of quantitative data collected for USAID/Indonesia program evaluation;

* Applying statistical and/or data management software package(s) to execute data processing and data analysis activities;

* Performing qualitative analyses based on in-depth interviews or focus groups;

* Supporting preparation of technical report for evaluation activities by providing programming support and analysis under the guidance of IMPAQ Indonesia and home office technical staff;

* Assisting with sampling design, power calculation, and survey development;

* Participate in building capacity of Mission staff, implementing partners, and other beneficiaries through training workshops on social science research methodologies, program evaluation designs, and performance management; and

* Contribute information and assist in preparing project presentations and reports.

Qualifications

* Master's degree in Statistics/Mathematics, Social Science, Public Policy or other related fields;

* 5 years of relevant experience in the social science research and preferably in academic setting or on donor-funded projects or grants;

* Prior experience with sampling design and survey development preferred;

* Demonstrated expertise in statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA;

* Working knowledge of programing languages such as C or FORTRAN preferred;

* Proven expertise in data management;

* Demonstrated familiarity with qualitative analysis using NVIVO and/or other analysis packages preferred;

* Prior experience with USAID or other donor-funded research and evaluation programs desired;

* Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with various counterparts, beneficiaries, and stakeholders, including government officials, USAID representatives, private sector associations, local universities, etc.;

* Excellent ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality deliverables;

* Knowledge of local social science centers, firms, and setting, preferred;

* Excellent English writing and speaking (S/4 and R/4 levels at least) as well as presentation skills; and

* Indonesian citizenship.

For full consideration, please submit your cover letter and CV through our career portal at: https://international-impaqint.icims.com/jobs/1503/statistician-data-analyst--indonesia/job?in_iframe=1

Application Deadline: March 5, 2015.