Junior Analyst ( FULL TIME )

JOB OVERVIEW
The post holder will contribute to Development Initiatives’ (Dl) growing team of analysts in its regional East Africa programme, and will play an important role in our work with governments, multilateral organisations, agencies and NGOs.

The post holder will be a junior member of the analytical team but’ with strong statistical and spreadsheet skills and good understanding of the principles of -economics. This particular post will be located in Kampala, Uganda and will be an important contributor to a range of our programmes of work in the Africa region and globally, including: the East African programme, the Better Data Better Aid programme, detailed analysis of financial flows and capacity building activities under the aidinfo programme, contribution to the DATA report, as well as statistical advice to bilateral and multilateral donors under Dl’s Global Humanitarian Assistance programme. The successful candidate will specifically:
• Gather and evaluate data
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of data
• Contribute to the written and/or graphic presentation of data
• Be part of a team that communicates key messages from analysis to key stakeholders

CONTRACTUAL DETAILS
Start date: July 2012
Locations: Kampala, Uganda
Nairobi, Kenya
Remuneration: Approximately Shs.3,000,000 per month (gross)
Holiday: 25 days plus bank and public holidays
Hours: 35 hours a week – 9am to 5pm
Contract: Fixed term to December 2012
Probation: 3 months

PERSON SPECIFICATION Education/Training • A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics or social science subject (with quantitative training) • Post graduate degree or diploma in any of the above fields (preferred) • Minimum of 6 months work experience in a related field Knowledge/Technical Skills • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is absolutely essential • Highly numerate with an aptitude for analysing numerical data • Quantitative skills for analysis • Proven research skills using a combination of both the internet and desk-based research • Creative writing/presentation style with the ability to” convert numerical data and research into a meaningful format • Excellent written and spoken English essential • Additional language skills would toe an advantage • • A ‘practical’ rather than ‘theoretical’ understanding of the international development sector gained through either voluntary work or paid employment • An interest in development policy • Knowledge of the development landscape in East Africa Personal Skills • Be able to work under pressure and deal with multiple assignments • Confident with clear communication skills • Have a friendly manner and the will to be persistent and see any task through to completion • Creative and able to question the validity of information and offer up ideas and solutions • Have the ability to work independently as required, but also as part of a team • Willingness and ability to travel is essential.

APPLICATION DETAILS Your CV (no more than 3 pages) and covering letter which should detail your skills and experiences and how they relate to the job description, should be emailed to: hr.africa@devinit.org and quoting ref: JRA Uganda in the email subject line. Your letter should also include your available start date and with details of i your relocation plans should you not already be in Uganda. Closing date: Friday 22 June 2012 : Interviews: Week commencing 25 June 2012 OTHER • We are unable to offer sponsorship for a work permit/visa application. Therefore only applicants who have the right to work in Uganda and/or Kenya will considered and evidence of this will be requested at interview stage. We will be unable to acknowledge receipt of your application, and if you do not hear from us by 30 June 2012, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Development Initiatives is an equal opportunities employer and in line with our policies, we aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or. disability. Development Initiatives is a group of people committed to eliminating poverty. We engage to promote better understanding and more effective use of the resources available for poverty reduction. We try to empower by putting this information, and the capacity to use it, in the hands of those who will eliminate poverty.