Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 15 Oct 2015
Background:
Since 2003, Sayara has applied innovative solutions to complex communications, development and stabilization problems throughout Afghanistan. Founded by Afghan and international strategic communication specialists, Sayara is renowned for its unique approach to strategic communications that utilizes in-depth local knowledge, regional networks and robust research designs. Sayara is, above all, an Afghan company committed to the development of the local civil society and economy. Our social and economic responsibility towards Afghanistan’s development is paramount to every decision.
Role & Responsibility:
Sayara is searching for an experienced survey research statistician who has strong knowledge of sampling design, weighting, variance estimation, regression analysis, non-response bias analysis, imputation and data analysis.
The Quantitative Analyst/Survey Research Statistician is expected to:
• Conducting custom statistical analyses and data modeling
• Using standard statistical and data management software to execute data processing/analysis
• Developing optimal sample design for specific study requirements based on sound knowledge of sample design, sample selection and sampling frame development issues
• Demonstrating familiarity with innovative sample designs for different modes of survey data collection
• Specifying weighting plans and imputation methods to compensate for missing data
• Using appropriate software to carry out variance estimation under complex sample designs
• Reviewing different methodology/sampling documents, effectively summarizing the findings and assessing the implications for proposals
• Working with project teams to write proposals and technical reports
• Presenting research papers at professional conferences or client briefings
Qualifications:
A master’s degree in statistics, survey methodology or a related area is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have at least one year of professional three years of statistical analysis experience. Experience with SAS programming is also preferred.
About Sayara Research:
Since 2003 Sayara has applied innovative solutions to complex research, monitoring, evaluation and verification problems throughout Afghanistan. We provide our clients (governments, NGOs, foundations, universities) with research and evaluation services to inform more effective strategies and better programmatic decision-making based on scientific evidence.
How to apply:
Please send an introductory email and CV to info@sayararesearch.com. Subject line of the email should be "Survey Research Statistician" and then the applicant's name. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.