Job Abstract

At ICF, we are relentless in finding innovated ways to solve problems, committed to making sure it pays off for our clients and their stakeholders, and passionate about making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven professional experts, scientists, and practitioners.

We are searching for our next Data Processing Specialist responsible for developing and supporting mobile data collection and data analysis as part of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program.  The DHS Program is a US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded project that supports the collection of demographic and health data through nationally representative population and facility-based surveys in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Data Processing Specialist will manage all aspects of mobile data collection systems during the lifecycle of a DHS survey, including system development, user training, production of data reports, and preparation of datasets for public release.

This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to grow skills in mobile data collection systems, gain experience in working in low and middle income countries, and the chance to work with a diverse set of colleagues who are passionate about their work.

This is a full-time—preferably hybrid—position based in ICF’s Rockville, MD office in the Washington, DC metro area and will require 25%-30% travel to low and middle income countries.

As a Data Processing Specialist, you will:

• Develop mobile data capture (CAPI) systems on both Windows and Android platforms using the CSPro software system
• Strengthen the capacity of in-country IT counterparts and south to south consultants to develop and support mobile data capture systems
• Train local field staff in mobile data collection, in collaboration with in-country implementing agencies
• Monitor initial fieldwork activities and provide local and remote troubleshooting assistance to support mobile data collection
• Work with subject specialists to produce standardized data analysis in CSPro
• Prepare and check standardized data files prior to their release to the public via our website
• Communicate throughout all stages of the survey process with other DHS staff, implementing agencies, USAID Missions, and other key stakeholders in a clear and timely manner

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Public Health, Demography
• 2+ years experience working in public health, research or IT fields (five years if highest degree is Bachelors)
• 2+ years programming skills in a language such as C#, C++, Python, Java or similar (minimum 1 year experience)

Preferred

• A good standard of spoken and written French or Spanish
• Experience in using CSPro or other survey software such as Survey Solutions, Open Data Kit (ODK) or similar
• Experience of and interest in public health or demographic research
• Background in working in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience in technical training
• Experience in using the R programming language
• Experience in training or willingness to learn
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and set strategic priorities
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Good analytical and problem solving skills

Working at ICF

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