Data Quality Control Officer

Position Title: Data Quality Control Officer

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

With 26 schools operational, the company is already the largest chain of private primary schools on the Continent. Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month.

In the last twenty-four months, we have grown from 1 to 26 schools, 10 to over 200 employees, proven the model and built out the systems to pave the way for aggressive expansion.

The company plans to build the world’s largest private school system and scale to serve more than 1 million families across Africa and beyond.

About this Position

The Data Quality Control Officer supports the file management system by performing data quality checks to ensure accuracy of items and data.

The individual will report to the Research Project Manager and will carry out quality control duties relating to all data collected in the research department including development of QC systems, enforcing protocol compliance, and troubleshooting and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of quality management in research data
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and able to collaborate well with counterparts.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to do problem analysis and recommend solutions for the same
• Knowledge and experience in analysis of research data using excel and other statistical software
• Perform Quality Control and generate reports routinely.
• Review the completed paper forms to ensure that they have been filled accurately and in compliance with the relevant protocols
• Evaluate the field sampling of respondents by loading the house hold GPS points to the Global Mapper and reviewing them.
• Develop and ensure implementation of data QC protocol.
• Implement a data quality monitoring system which includes ensuring consistency of the entered data and what is recorded on the paper forms.
• Review the analysis sheet in order to confirm that it accurately reflects the entered data.
• Write weekly data quality reports identifying quality problems in both the paper forms and entered data and suggesting ways to improve on data quality.
• Liaises with the research associates to identify problems with data collection and suggest procedures to minimize data collection errors and to ensure high quality data collection by assisting in establishment and maintenance of quality control systems.
• Review the data QC systems from time to time in order to align them with the current requirements of the research department.
• Perform any other duties as may be required in the department.
• Certifies the quality of data before final analysis and report writing can be done.

About You

• Bachelors Degree in Geomatic Engineering, Statistics or Mathematics.
• Possess two years experience of working with Management Information Systems to include data input, retrieval and spatial data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in handling GIS Software
• Excellent report writing skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving the highest possible standards and establish a culture of continuous improvement

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com 

.NET Programmer Job Vacancy

Techno Brain has a large regional presence here in Africa.

Also we have a total of 12 Units worldwide with our Head Office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Basically, we are dealing with IT Solutions, Training & BPO .

With the aim of shaping the future of IT in Africa, we have the following vacancy in our Units:

.NET Programmer

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computers or in the related area

Years of experience: Minimum 3 - 4 years of prior experience in the relevant area

CVs to be sent to: hellen.munisi@technobrainltd.com

Required skills:

Technical:

• Very good in programming .NET with VB is mandatory
• Very good in any RDBMS and writing SQL queries
• Very good in Programming .NET with ASP is desirable
• Good experience to working on Web based applications.
• Prior exposure to working on any ERP application/product

General:

• Good experience in software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Good working knowledge on Process methodologies
• Good analytical, problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Good team player, Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
• Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed

Zetech College - Faculty Deans Jobs (3 Posts)

Zetech College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs.

Our mission is to provide high quality education of international standards and recognition.

In line with the College’s vision to become a leading regional University by the year 2013, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Dean in the following faculties:

Faculty of Information Technology (1 Position)

Faculty of Business (1 Position)

Faculty of Media Arts and Design (1 Position)

The Position

The Dean, reporting to the Head Academic Affairs with regards to the delegated co-coordinative competencies and the College Principal with regard to functional responsibility, is the executive head of the faculty concerned.

As the academic leader, he/she is responsible for the strategic positioning and pursuit of strategic goals as derived from vision 2013, the Strategic Framework and the Zetech College Business Plan. The successful accomplishment of these aims requires the appropriate service delivery by the relevant support service environments.

The exercise of leadership and managerial responsibility for the Dean includes:

• Positioning the faculty within the national education policies;
• Positioning the faculty within the core business of Zetech College with regard to teaching, research and community interaction;
• Marketing the faculty nationally and internationally;
• Liaising with the industry and ensuring that Zetech College graduates match the industry requirements;
• Overall planning , renewal and changing of academic programs to ensure meaningful academic programs, quality, effectiveness and financial viability through approval of the Faculty Board, Academic Planning Committee and the Leadership Team;
• Establishing a sound research culture in the faculty, initiating and promoting ethically accountable and quality research and increasing research output;
• Supervising the management of internal and external funding for financing research and the discharge of responsibilities in that regard;
• Submitting recommendations on top performers in the faculty for consideration for the award for Outstanding Teaching and Outstanding Service;
• Managing all funds and income generated and available to the faculty;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must:

• Have a minimum of a Masters degree in the relevant field, that is Information Technology, Mass Communication and Business;
• Be a strategic leader with at least 2 years experience in a large education institution, preferably in an administrative position;
• Those with teaching experience in the respective areas will be given priority;
• Have a good track record of excellent performance;
• Have a good understanding of the national policies and international trends in Education.
• Have the ability to see opportunities; is dynamic; has drive; energy and enthusiasm;
• Be a strong team player a good communicator, time manager and result oriented;
• Be able to multitask;
• Be computer literate;

Applications including an updated CV, details of the current/last salary and benefits, names of three referees, their email addresses and telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned not later than 20th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resource Manager, via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com.

Website: www.zetechcollege.com.

Zetech College is an equal opportunity employer

AfriCOG Strengthening Parliament by Supporting Parliamentary Oversight Committees Call for Consultants

The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) is currently implementing a project titled Strengthening Parliament by Supporting Parliamentary Oversight Committees, whose main objective is to increase the efficacy of parliamentary watchdog committees to effectively undertake their oversight/watchdog roles in the new constitutional dispensation and the capacity of parliamentary support staff and civil society to support them.

Who we are

AfriCOG is an independent, non-profit organisation that provides cutting edge research and monitoring on governance and public ethics issues in both the public and private sectors so as to address the structural causes of the crisis of governance in the country.

Our reports, policy briefs and overall work add value to anti-corruption and governance reform processes in Kenya by stimulating policy discussion and supporting evidence-based advocacy and mobilisation work of our partners.

Background:

The adoption of Kenya’s new Constitution marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s reform process. The new constitution not only increases Parliament’s capacity and independence, but it also strengthens parliamentary oversight over the Executive.

In spite of these achievements, the impact of new constitutional dispensation and provisions on the role and structure of Parliament, particularly vis-à-vis the Executive, is yet to be adequately understood both within and outside of Parliament.

It is necessary that the implications of these changes for the operations of Parliament and in particular the targeted watchdog committees be clearly understood so that appropriate support activities can effectively be carried out.

The assignment

AfriCOG invites applications from suitably qualified persons for a consultancy opportunity to conduct an initial scoping study.

The project responds to the need to analyse the impact of the new constitution, specifically on the work of oversight committees both internally as regards operations, procedure and relationship with parliamentary standing orders, and externally with regard to relations to the Executive, public scrutiny and public participation.

The analysis will enable the designing of appropriate support mechanisms and programme interventions to Parliamentary Oversight Committees, especially, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Investments Committee (PIC).

AfriCOG’s proposed intervention is critical because there is little, if any, structured inquiry or real appreciation of the implications of the changes proposed in the new constitution and for the operations and role of parliament and its committees.

Scope of work

The consultant will:

• Produce a situational analysis on the state and operations of parliament and the key oversight committees and identify the necessary changes in their capacity and operations as stated in the new constitution;
• Propose key target committee(s) for the interventions
• Propose ways of ensuring public participation

The scoping study will:

• Identify and outline opportunities for increasing the efficacy of parliamentary oversight committees in the context of Kenya’s new constitution
• Analyze the obligations of, and key limitations to the efficacy of parliamentary oversight committees under Kenya’s new constitution
• Undertake a comprehensive review of the working of oversight committees, their roles and effectiveness in the context of the new Constitution
• Identify gaps that may affect the efficient functioning of the oversight committees
• Broadly outline the implications of the newly reconstituted oversight committees for parliamentary Standing Orders
• Assess current approaches to supporting the work of parliamentary oversight committees
• Identify opportunities for the Civil Society to engage with parliamentary oversight committees in the context of the new Constitution
• Identify gaps in the capacity of parliamentary staff providing support to the committee(s).
• Respond to any other related questions.

Time frame:

The study will be undertaken over a 30 day period commencing October 2011.

A detailed time frame will be developed at the start of the assignment.

Methodology:

The assignment will be implemented through various methodologies including:

1. Desk review of literature, existing reports on capacity building interventions with Parliament
2. Interviews with key stakeholders
3. Workshops and meetings with key stakeholders

Outputs:

• An inception study describing the proposed approach methodology, presenting a detailed plan of action and organisation of the consultancy of 5 pages maximum
• Summary notes of all meetings with AfriCOG
• A Report of the scoping study detailing all findings, recommendations and proposed interventions for strengthening the work of Parliamentary Oversight Committees in line with the scope of work as outlined under these ToRs
• A presentation of the main findings and recommendations of the study to AfriCOG at a date to be agreed upon between Consultant and AfriCOG
• A presentation of the final report findings from one meeting with key stakeholders

The consultant shall present the reviewed report after incorporating AfriCOG’s comments within 10 days following the last day of the consultancy.

AfriCOG will determine the quality of the report/finished product according to AfriCOG’s standards. make the final determination as to the quality of the submitted product.

Format of reports:

i) The inception report should not exceed 5 pages. The notes to be submitted after each meeting with AfriCOG should be in “bullet point” format and not exceed 2 pages

ii) The final report will contain;

• An Executive Summary
• A table of contents
• A list of Acronyms
• The Core report and relevant annexes – 30pages max
• A list of recommendations
• A list of sources and people interviewed

All reports and accompanying notes will be presented in clear and accessible language. All reports must be submitted in both hard copy and electronic formats, either by email or CD

Key competencies:

• A Degree in the social sciences preferably political science, law, public administration, public policy or related areas
• Applicants should demonstrable experience in research
• Thorough knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya, especially with regards to accountability and functioning of the new parliament
• Excellent knowledge of parliamentary procedures, structures, standing orders etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to admin@africog.org

• Curriculum Vitae: detailing previous relevant research experience on similar or related work, previous publications
• One page cover letter outlining suitability for the position
• Three professional referees

Deadline: November 8, 2011