Vacancy title:
Data and Knowledge Associate
Jobs at:
Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and ResearchDeadline of this Job:
Monday, June 24 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
• The Data and Knowledge Associate will provide support in data management and analysis to research units. The Data and Knowledge Associate will be responsible for creating and managing online media content that is designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between stakeholders and the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide support to research units in report writing that requires graphical data presentation;
Be responsible for designing data collection tools using Personal Assistant Devices (PDAs);
Lead capacity development of staff in research units in data collection, management and analysis software;
Maintain clean data bases of in-house and other data that can be used by researchers;
Be the liaison officer between ZIPAR and key institutions that generate relevant data for ZIPAR research;
Support Knowledge Manager in organizing dissemination events: planning, building audiences, arranging venues and other logistics;
Design, create and manage content (written, images & video) for website and social media platforms;
Compile reports for management showing results for social media reviews and key website downloads;
Oversee the distribution of the ZIPAR publications to stakeholders;
Update and manage the ZIPAR stakeholders contact data base; and
Perform any other duties assigned by the Knowledge Manager.
Required Attributes and Competences
• Competence in statistical computer packages;
Competence in manipulating large data sets and ability to work with qualitative data;
Basic Knowledge in graphics and visual intelligence;
Basic knowledge in SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) copywriting;
Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills;
Ability to work with various stakeholders;
Organised and detail oriented;
Ability to work within a team and under minimum supervision;
A good command of written and spoken English;
Problem-solving skills;
Interpersonal and Organizational skills; and
• Computer Savvy:
SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Adobe Photoshop
MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; Google docs
Graphics and Animation
Database Management and Design
RedCap, SPSS and STATA, CS-Pro, Survey CTO, Tableau.
Qualifications and Experience
• Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) professional qualification or Bachelor of Science Information Design and Technology or Data Science or Statistics; and
Two (2) years’ experience in a similar or related position
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, electronically, with appropriately sealed supporting documentation all in a single email to jobs@zipar.org.zm :
• The applications should be clearly marked with job title and applicant’s name as the subject of the email and should be addressed to:
• The Executive Director
• Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research
• P.O. Box 50782
• Lusaka
• ZIPAR is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application deadline
• 17th June ,2024.
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