Gardens for Health International (GHI)

Employment Opportunity: Data Associate

About the Organization

Gardens for Health International is a non-government organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to community development. Our team of professionals includes experts in health, nutrition, and monitoring and evaluation. GHI bridges the disconnect between food, agriculture, and nutrition. For over a decade, Gardens for Health International (GHI) has implemented nutrition-sensitive agriculture programs to combat childhood malnutrition in Rwanda. We equip families and communities with the knowledge, resources and support they need to meet their nutritional needs. GHI’s core program works in collaboration with government-run health centers to identify and support rural families struggling with malnutrition. In addition to this core program, GHI collaborates with a variety of governmental and non-governmental partners to bring our expertise to new settings and new populations, such as primary schools and refugee camps. We are an impact-driven organization with a deep commitment to ensuring that every program we design meets and responds to the unique needs of the communities we serve. Our team is flexible, innovative, and passionate about sparking lasting change. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Data Associate for the core program and partnership projects.

Position Overview

The Data Associate plays a critical role in ensuring the effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning of GHI's programs. The Data Associate will provide support to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team in planning and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning teams. S/he will be responsible for project database management and maintenance, and S/he will support in the development of data capturing tools to be used on mobile devices and in field-testing and general data collection processes. Reporting to the MEL Manager, Data Associate will support data analysis, maintain the database and conduct preliminary data cleaning. He/she will also provide support to the data collectors and filed facilitators about the data collection system, and conduct supportive supervision to the field staff. The position is based in Gasabo, Rwanda with travel to Gardens for Health’s operations districts, Gasabo, Burera, Kayonza, as well as other locations as required for program implementation and monitoring.

GHI seeks to hire qualified, committed and experienced National to fill the following Position: Position: Data Associate

Place of Work: Kigali with travel to the field as required

Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager

Time frame: One year with the possibility of extension

Tentative start date: 1^st of February 2025

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Responsible for database management system.
• Assist the MEL team in developing mobile-based data collection tools.
  Develop and maintain database, ensure data is collected and submitted, and perform preliminary data check and cleaning.
• Support in designing and updating program dashboard.
• Travel within Rwanda to conduct regular visits to program sites to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of program activities
• Supports data collection, data entry & data analysis based on monitoring, evaluation and research studies requirements.
• Program, test, maintain and update data entry applications for manual data entry or electronic data capture.
• Develop proper data documentation and filing system.
• Contribute to preparing program presentations by supplying analyzed data in form of graphics, etc.
• Define and execute processes for identifying potential data problems due to transcription, or recording errors.
• Develop data collection and supervision plan to ensure data quality.
• Use statistical software for qualitative and quantitative analysis like R, SPSS, STATA, etc to efficiently analyze data and prepare reports.
• Perform other relevant organization duties as advised by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, informational technology, demography, social sciences with specialization in data management.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in human development as a data Associate.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale nutrition projects, and familiar with nutrition, health and agriculture indicators.
• Data management skills with a proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration.
• IT and database skills with familiarity with modern databases and IT systems and how they work.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau) is a plus.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data.
• Problem-solving skills to be able to tackle problems under pressure.
• Communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to conduct regular field visits
• Fluency in English is required.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Psea)

• Gardens for Health International has zero – tolerance policy for exploitative and abusive relationships. Gardens for Health International will ensure the fulfillment of our moral obligation to protect minor children and other vulnerable members of society from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of violence.

Child Safeguarding:  

• Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Health and Safety:

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with GHI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to careers@gardensforhealth.org. The deadline for receiving applications is 17^th January 2025 at 5:00pm. Please mention Data Associate as subject of your mail.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated*