Operator Statistics Viewer

By Gregory Martin / On

There is a new tool for download on the Tools page. This program, the Operator Statistics Viewer, is written in C#, and as always, the source code is available upon request. The tool allows for easy analysis of one or more log files. Features include an option to associate names with operator IDs, the ability to set targets and view progress towards those targets, and many ways to visualize the data from operator logs in tabular and graph form. Some sample screenshots:

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UNFPA Data Processing Specialist for Timor-Leste

By Gregory Martin / On

Closing in a few days is a job position for a data processing specialist for Timor-Leste's 2015 population census. Apply for the position, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) by visiting this link. One of the job responsibilities is:

Knowledge and experience with census data processing software (CSPro, REDATAM, SP+), demographic data analysis (MORTPAK, PAS), statistical packages (SPSS, STATA) and population projection programs (People, Spectrum, RUP);

Oxford Policy Management Job Opportunity

By Gregory Martin / On

Oxford Policy Management is searching for a data processing consultant to work in Africa, Asia, and other locations. There are full- and part-time positions based in Oxford, England. Applications must be submitted by 19 April. For more information, please see the official posting: http://www.opml.co.uk/news/data-processing-consultant

Some details from the announcement:

The Official Statistics portfolio supports the modernisation of national statistical offices and governments' wider national statistical systems. To help national statistical offices achieve their objectives, our expertise includes institutional reform and modernisation of national statistical systems, survey design and implementation, statistical quality and international statistical standards, local and regional statistics, statistical capacity building, and statistical modelling.

Applicants should have extensive experience in the following areas:

  • designing computerised processing systems and data entry applications for data collected from large-scale sample surveys of households and enterprises;
  • developing computerised validation programs for checking the validity and consistency of data;
  • experience with traditional data entry of paper questionnaires as well as Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI);
  • experience of working with data processing programmes commonly used in developing country statistical offices, such as CS-Pro, would be an advantage; and
  • experience with training and supervision of data entry staff.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Job Opportunity

By Gregory Martin / On

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is looking for a qualified candidate to develop a CSPro data entry system for a study in Kigali, Rwanda.

Proposals for the position are due on 5 April, and the proposed start date for the short-term assignment is 6 May. Much of the work could be handled remotely, but one or two trips to Rwanda may be required.

The Foundation is looking for a candidate with several years experience working with CSPro. The candidate does not need to be Rwandan, and does not need to speak French. English fluency is a must, however.

You can view the Request for Proposal here: RFP: Kabeho Study Database Developer