Food Security Survey Data Analyst
Company: ICF
Location: Providence
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
ICF is growing, and we are hiring a Food Security Survey Data
Analyst to analyze the population-based survey data that is
collected from household surveys around the globe. This is a
full-time, hybrid position based in Rockville, Maryland. Remote
candidates will be considered.The Team:ICF manages the USAID-funded
Surveys for Monitoring in Resilience and Food Security (SMRFS)
project as part of Feed the Future, the U.S. Government's flagship
initiative to reduce global hunger and improve food security. The
SMRFS Team collaborates with local survey implementing
organizations to implement population-based surveys (PBS) in
targeted geographical areas where the U.S. Government and its
partners invest in agriculture, resilience, and nutrition. The
SMRFS Team also works with USAID to update and expand Feed the
Future's publicly available population-based survey guidance
materials
(https://agrilinks.org/post/feed-future-zoi-survey-methods),
conduct additional analyses, and investigate ways to reduce burden
and collect data using alternative methods. Once the
population-based survey data is collected in a country, the data
analysis team cleans and analyzes the data and then summarizes and
interprets findings for survey report. In collaboration with the
project's Capacity Strengthening Advisor the data analysis team is
responsible for strengthening capacity of USAID mission and
implementing partner staff, host country government, and local
civil society's capacity to analyze and use the PBS data once
collected . The data analysis team leads ad hoc and in-depth
secondary data analysis. The Work:As a member of the data analysis
team, the food security survey data analyst will work with others
to analyze survey data, to interpret findings and write analysis
results for survey reports, and to participate in strengthening
data analytic capacity in the countries where data is collected.Key
Responsibilities:+ Conduct analyses of large survey data sets using
statistical software packages+ Review the analysis of other staff
members+ Perform literature reviews+ Contribute to writing survey
reports+ Draft and present findings to diverse audiences+
Strengthen data analysis capacity of in-country partners through
training and coaching+ Assist other project members on non-data
analysis activities as needed+ Ability to travel 15% time+ Advanced
professional proficiency in written and oral EnglishRequired
Qualifications:+ Master's degree in economics, statistics, data
science, epidemiology, public policy, or demography+ 1+ years of
experience conducting statistical analysis, including multivariate
methods+ 1+ years of experience using Stata and/or SAS+ 1+ year of
experience managing large, population-based survey
datasetsPreferred Qualifications:+ 1+ years of experience working
with data collected for international development projects+ 1+
years of experience applying sample weights to data sets+ 1 + years
of experience working on USAID-funded studies+ 1+ years of
experience in analyzing food security data+ Experience presenting
to diverse audiences+ Written and oral French, Spanish, or
Portuguese language skills+ Experience using R or SPSS or
GISWorking at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for
meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading
issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF
employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people,
businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in
collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity
for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by
building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We
are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless
of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national
origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation,
religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status.
Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and
collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy
(https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited
to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of
the application and employment process. To request an accommodation
please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to
assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and
will be used only to the extent required to provide needed
reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO
is the law
(https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated\_files/employers/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf)
and Pay Transparency Statement
(https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_English\_unformattedESQA508c.pdf)
. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in
determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited
to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and
competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location,
education and certifications as well as contract provisions
regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The
pay range for this position is $55,089.00 - $93,652.00Nationwide
Remote Office (US99)Need help? We're
here:ICFCareerCenter@icf.comAbout ICFICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global
consulting and technology services company with approximately 8,000
full and part-time employees, but we are not your typical
consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work
together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge
engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most
complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients
have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn
more at icf.com.
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