Population Data Fellow, FGM Data and Research, Egypt

Internship

Overview

Join the FGM Data Fellows Programme for 18 months

You have:

• University undergraduate degree or equivalent in quantitative and/or qualitative social sciences, Master's degree preferred.
• 24 Months of demonstrated interest and/or experience in applied statistics, public health, epidemiology, or demography.
• Working knowledge of statistical packages, especially R, SAS, Stata, or SPSS.
• Willingness to learn GitHub or version control systems.
• Knowledge on gender-related studies including harmful practices like female genital mutilation.
• Experience in GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is an asset.
• Familiarity with descriptive statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
• Good interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments, and living conditions.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture is highly regarded.
• Open to work remotely and willing to travel.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

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Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension

Job Summary

The FGM Data Fellows Programme will be coordinated by the Chiefs of the GHR and PDGender & Human Rights (GHRB) and Population Data (PDB) Branches which will provide leadership and overall guidance. Technical supervision and monitoring will be under the responsibility of FGM focal points at country/regional level and/or under the Technical Specialist at PDB and the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at HQ/FGM coordination level.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

University undergraduate degree or equivalent in the quantitative and/or qualitative social sciences, such as demography, public health epidemiology, statistics, sociology, economics or related discipline (such as computer science), Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience: 24 Months

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in applied statistics, public health, epidemiology, or demography;
• Working knowledge of relevant statistical packages (particular in R, or related statistical tools/packages such as SAS, Stata or SPSS) and willingness to learn (or existing familiarity with) GitHub or version control systems;
• Knowledge on gender related studies, especially on harmful practice including female genital mutilation is an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS software (such as ArcGIS or QGIS) is an asset;
• Familiarity and experience in carrying out descriptive statistical analysis;
• Familiarity with qualitative data collection and analysis;
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others);
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
• Open to work remotely and willing to travel in other countries.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Arabic

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