Field Data Officer (GHARH Project)

About the role

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, is recruiting a Field Data Officer for its Ghana Adolescent Reproductive Health (GHARH) project. The post is based in Sunyani and supports the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. The officer reports to the Zonal Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating GHARH project activities
• Code and edit field data
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with IPPF standards
• Design data collection instruments
• Help develop data analysis plans for studies undertaken
• Monitor activities at project sites
• Write reports and help disseminate research findings
• Analyze and interpret data
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Required profile

• First degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Computer Sciences or equivalent
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Interest in field-based research programmes
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, attention to detail and a sense of responsibility and accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills; dependable, team player who can take initiative
• Able to work long hours with little supervision and under pressure

Required skills

• Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS
• Good computer literacy

Applicants apply by sending a cover letter, CV with two referees and contact details to the association's Human Resources unit in Accra, by post or by email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. The closing date was 6 November 2015.