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# Job Description


USAID SCALING UP NUTRITION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUN TA

DATA ANALYSIS SPECIALIST

LUSAKA

1\. Project Background

The Scaling Up Nutrition Program is a cross-ministry and multi-donor program
to reduce stunting in Zambia through implementation of the Government of the
Republic of Zambia GRZ 1,000 Most Critical Days Program.

SUN TA provides support and direct technical assistance to sub-national local
government departments in target districts to plan, implement, coordinate, and
monitor integrated nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific activities to
reduce the rate of stunting among Zambian children under two and improve the
nutritional status of pregnant and lactating mothers. USAID has identified two
main objectives that address stunting, including 1 Adequate Quantity and
Quality of Dietary Intake among Target Groups; and 2 Adequate Health
Conditions for Biological Utilization of Nutrients. SUN TA interventions
increases access and availability of safe, diverse, nutritious food; adoption
of better child feeding and household hygiene practices; and access to
improved health, water and sanitation services. The project prioritizes
sustainability by improving intra-household joint decision making and building
the capacity of local government and their stakeholders to ensure
coordination, accountability, and learning, following the Scaling Up Nutrition
model.

1\. Location

National Office-Lusaka The Data Analysis Specialist will be based in Lusaka
with frequent more than 50% of time travel throughout project districts

2\. Objective

The Data Analysis Specialist will work directly with the MEL Director to
implement the SUN TA monitoring and evaluation function at the national level.
S/he will be responsible for primary and secondary data analysis of project
generated data and that of implementing partners. S/he will work with the
national, provincial and district technical teams to gain more insights into
data and transforming it into outputs that facilitate decision making at all
levels.

3\. Tasks and Responsibilities

Collect, manipulate and analyze program data for patterns and trends and
translate this into accessible and digestible information for uptake by
project staff at all levels of operation
Conduct secondary analysis of datasets from population-based surveys and
existing government information management systems e.g. Health Management
Information System HMIS
Assess the ability of project generated data to demonstrate performance and
identify technical challenges and remedial measures with current data
collection and analysis methods
Perform statistical/data visualization with the application of graphical and
other visual formats to be used in written reports and meeting presentations
Provide input for the generation of monthly, quarterly and annual program
reports
Provide regular feedback and updates to the MEL Director and project technical
staff on trends in performance for program indicators
Support the project team in the verification, and update of data, including
ensuring data quality
Support the national and district offices in conducting and facilitating data
review meetings and will present district specific data that distinguishes
patterns and trends
Support the conduct of internal and external studies and specifically in
designing sampling plans, input/developing data analysis plans and data
analysis
Build the capacity of project MEL and other technical staff in data analysis,
interpretation and data visualization
Work with the MEL team to conduct internal data quality assessments
Undertake other data analysis and interpretation functions as needed.
Any other assignments relevant to position and skills
4\. Reporting and Supervision

The Data Analysis Specialist will report directly to the Director- Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning

5\. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Required

Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics,
Demography or Economics. An advanced qualification is preferred
At least 8 years of working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or other
related field related to data management.
Computer skills in spread sheets, database management, word processing, SPSS,
STATA or other statistical packages.
Competence in dhis2 and working knowledge of government information management
systems e.g. the Ministry of Health-HMIS will be an added advantage
Competence in quantitative research methodologies including sampling and
analysis approaches
Proven record of data and information collection, collation, review, analysis,
presentation skills and data visualization.
Previous experience working in the international development or humanitarian
sector in in a MEL, data analytics or research capacity.
Strong computer skills, including the ability operate management systems.
Desired

Formal training in monitoring and evaluation.
Experience with data collection using Open Data Kit, KoBoTool box, dhis2 or
other online or offline data collection solutions.



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Closing Date 15th September , 2021.



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