UNV Survey Methodology Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNV Survey Methodology Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNV Nigeria programme looking for “Survey Methodology Specialist”. Applicants with a Master degree or equivalent may apply on or before 19 July 2021.

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UNV Survey Methodology Specialist Jobs 2021

The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 13 July 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Survey Methodology Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Position Survey Methodology Specialist
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master degree or equivalent
Experience Required At least three years
Application Deadline 19 July 2021

UNV Job Vacancy 2021

Description of task: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Knowledge Hub Coordinator, the Survey Methodology Analyst will support the implementation of the Hub’s initiatives related to collection of primary data through the use of survey instruments. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and designing surveys that evaluate and improve programs and policies as they pertain to UNDP Nigeria’s areas of intervention. The Analyst will also develop statistically sound and practical methodologies for collection of new primary data. In close collaboration with the Knowledge Hub team, the Analyst will also be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data collected as well as its maintenance.The Analyst will also provide inputs and support to other initiatives the Hub undertake including but not limited to high quality analytical reports and graphs.

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials;
  • Design and develop quantitative and qualitative instruments that will be used for primary data collection;
  • Support the development of statistically sound and practical methodologies for the collection of primary data.
  • Support development of statistically and ethically sound methodologies for data collection using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, randomised controlled trials, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews;
  • Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, quality control efforts, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys;
  • Train data collectors and interviewers;
  • Develop training manuals to be used by survey interviewers;

Qualification:

  • Master’s degree in Survey methodology, Statistics, Quantitative social research or a closely related field a relevant area. In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in same field with at least 5 years of cognate experience will be accepted

Experience:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in designing, collecting, and analyzing survey data;
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing statistically robust survey methodologies, as well as development of various survey instruments required;Proven understanding and knowledge of various survey methodologies including the statistical applications and limitations of each method;
  • Proven experience in conducting rigorous quantitative research particularly using survey data;
  • Experience in the usage of computers software related to survey data collection (CAPI survey software, KoboToolbox, ODK, CSPro,Qualtrics,) and survey data analysis (e.g. Stata) and familiarity with database management required;
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
  • Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
  • Self-development, initiative-taking

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNV Survey Methodology Specialist Jobs 2021

Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. ! FOR National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Nigeria and legal residents in the Nigeria with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” Application deadline: 19-07-2021 Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

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