Job Number: 509575 Work Type : Consultancy Rationale
Since the inception of U-Report in 2014, over 250 poll questions and alerts have been sent out. Bi-weekly poll questions are sent to over 2.2 million registered users on the issues they care about, poll results are also shared on a regular basis.
The platform needs a senior data analyst to manage the polling calendar, ensure polls are sent out in time in the 4 main languages and work with the data clerks to ensure unsolicited poll questions are responded to using Frequently Asked Question and Answer banks.
The senior data analyst will also play a vital role in ensuring partners using the platform are given poll reports when the polls are closed.
The senior data analyst also plays a key role in supporting the Project Officer in working with translators, media partners and training partners on use of the platform and recruitment.
Specific Objectives
Polling, data analysis and reporting
Management of bi-weekly polls calendar
Technical support to the U-Report Project Officer/National Coordinator
Unsolicited messages management
Organisation of live chats
Major Tasks to be Accomplished
Analyze current polls for publication in national press and share with partners
Display trends through data analysis in graphs at expert level
Analyze historical polls to establish baseline trends for monitoring of future attitudinal change
Management of U-Report Calendar
Source for poll questions from sections
Construct flows for polls on rapid-pro
Assist with developing and sending out weekly messages and alerts
Identify challenges within the U-Report digital operational structure that can allow data integrity to be compromised
Manage technical issues on the U-Report platform
Assist with management of innovations on the rapid pro platform such as Suveyor for FMOH
Manage the IOGT Nigeria page and updates on rapidpro
Give technical Support to the U-Report Project Officer
Manually remove irrelevant data from polls using U-report online interface
Identify and categorize popular themes from unsolicited messages that potentially require further processing e,g reports of diseases and outbreaks
Identification and rectification of missing fields of demographics and registration based on user profile information
Make recommendations for data display in U-report website
Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required
A first Degree in Mathematics, IT, Social Work and Administration or any other related field.
At least 5 years working experience in research and data analysis
Experience using online dashboards for data analysis
Experience using the Rapidpro software and U-Report.
Expert level experience of using Microsoft Excel.
A good understanding of UNICEF programs and policy, including knowledge of technology for developments programs.
Good understanding of development issues, world affairs and current events.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills
Experience of working within teams
Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle advanced data integrity tests
Proven successful track record in data analysis projects with tangible results.
Fluency in written and verbal English is essential. Fluency in a local dialect is also desired.
Residence and work experience in Nigeria, current or past, is advantageous
End Product:
Monthly progress reports based on agreed deliverables/tasks to be accomplished
Detailed and up to date poll calendar
End of consultancy report
Level: This consultancy is at the NO-A level of the UNICEF Nigeria Consultancy Scale.
Estimated time of consultancy and deadline for submission of end product:
January 16th, 2018 to December 15th, 2018.
Apply via :
www.unicef.org
