Statistician/Environmental and Social Data Analyst

USAID Karnali Water Activity

Details / requirements:

Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI)

Request for Applications

DAI seeks a Statistician/Environmental and Social Data Analyst for the USAID-funded Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI).The Statistician/Environmental and Social Data Analyst will collect and maintain large data sets and will analyze those data sets to inform PANI project activity planning and implementation.  The Statistician will be responsible for identifying existing sources of relevant data, and oversee the creation of a central data management system that is accessible to project stakeholders, housed in WECS’ Center of Excellence, and in compliance with USAID/Nepal’s existing data banks and protocols.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in statistics or relevant degreeand at least 5 years of work experience in analyzing data 

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to PANI_recruitment@dai.com by August 04, 2017.  

Please mention the position in the subject line of the email.

Detail Scope of Work

Proposed Personnel: TBD 

Position: Statistician/Environmental and Social Data Analyst 

Level of Effort: Six month Full-time, Fixed Term Contract

Period of Performance: September 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018 

Base of Operations: Kathmandu, with field travel to PANI target river basin areas

Background:

The Program for Aquatic Natural Resources Improvement (PANI) is a 5 year, USAID-funded Project in Nepal. Water is the single most important natural resource underpinning Nepal’s economy and livelihoods. The sustainable management of water resources in Nepal depends on addressing climate change and protecting healthy, biodiverse ecosystems. PANI aims to enhance Nepal’s ability to manage water resources for multiple uses and users through climate change adaptation and the conservation of freshwater biodiversity. PANI focuses at the watershed, basin, and national scales and the project has approximately $5 million in grants and activity procurements. This goal will be reached by meeting the following objectives: 

  • Reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity in the Karnali, Mahakali, and Rapti river basins.
  • Increase the ability of targeted human and ecological communities to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change through improved water management.

This will be accomplished through implementation activities organized under 11 Strategic Approaches, as defined in Section C, Statement of Work (SOW) of the PANI Contract, which provides the framework and overall guidance for all PANI team members.

Responsibilities

The Statistician/Environmental and Social Data Analyst will collect and maintain large data sets and will analyze those data sets to inform PANI project activity planning and implementation.  The Statistician will be responsible for identifying existing sources of relevant data, and oversee the creation of a central data management system that is accessible to project stakeholders, housed in WECS’ Center of Excellence, and in compliance with USAID/Nepal’s existing data banks and protocols.  In close coordination with the GIS Specialist, the Statistician will also prepare analysis and visualization requested by PANI’s Strategic Approach leaders.  Moreover, the Statistician will build the internal capacity of the PANI team in the areas of data collection, stakeholder engagement, and analysis of primary and secondary data.  The results of the data collection and analysis will also be coordinated with PANI’s Monitoring and Evaluation program.

Essential Duties:  

  • In support of preparing watershed profiles and health reports, review, organize and synthesize collected and analyze data for integration into final work products. It is anticipated that the consultant will collect and analyze data for up to 12 watershed profiles and health reports.
  • Complete data quality review of project data sets, including spot-checks and data quality assessments.
  • Advise on creation of a central data management system that is accessible to project stakeholders, housed in WECS’ Center of Excellence, and in compliance with USAID/Nepal’s existing data banks and protocols. 
  • Design and revise existing primary data collection tools (survey instruments, focus group discussion facilitator guides etc) and train PANI team members and stakeholders on their use.
  • In coordination with the GIS Specialist, identify secondary data sources and prepare analysis and visualizations of primary and secondary data to inform project deliverables and activities.
  • Other tasks as requested by the Chief Technical Specialist.

Deliverables:

  • Oversee creation of a central data management system that is externally accessible and consistent with USAID/Nepal data banks and protocols.  Specific deliverables include a design document that specifies the requirements of the system; a vendor list of firms qualified to complete the assignment; and, as time permits, written weekly progress updates on the performance of the vendor under contract to complete the work.
  • Various primary data collection tools and training materials used to build the capacity of PANI technical team members and stakeholders on their use.
  • Data analysis and visualization products based on data from 12 watershed profile data that can be used to inform and strengthen project deliverables including watershed profile reports, watershed health reports, watershed selection reports etc.
  • A final report summarizing accomplishments and recommendations for short- and medium term follow up actions.

Level of Effort/Timeline:

The Statistician/Environment and Social Data Analyst position is based in Kathmandu, with travel to the PANI target river basin areas.  S/he will be engaged full-time for six months from September 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018.  

Supervision:

The Statistician/Environment and Social Data Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Specialist, and in close coordination with the IWRM Specialist. 

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of work experience in data analysis
  • Expertise in conducting  research to locate, obtain and organize data sets. 
  • Experience working with stakeholders to build capacity in data analysis and visualization.
  • Experience setting up web-enabled ICT platforms
  • Experience in land use, freshwater ecosystems, environmental planning, hydropower as well as economic and community planning.
  • Experience operating statistical software, which may include SPSS, STATA or SAS. 
  • Master’s degree in statistics or relevant degree.
  • Strong English speaking and writing abilities.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education Post Graduate / Masters in related field.
Posted Date 25 Jul, 2017
Apply Before 04 Aug, 2017
City Kathmandu