Organization: Association for IDEA Nepal

Background of the Organization

Association for IDEA (Integration, Dignity, Economic and Advancement) Nepal is a national-level not-for-profit making non-government organization run by the people affected by leprosy. The organization was established in 1998 A.D. with the major aim of safeguarding the dignity of the people affected by leprosy and people with leprosy-related disabilities.

Since the organization is founded by the people affected to the people affected, the organization is tirelessly working to reduce the discrimination and stigma related to leprosy. Advocacy for a dignified life, psychosocial care for good mental health support for the perfect well-being and sound livelihood for the people affected by leprosy are the major concerns undertaken by the organization. The organization is present across the country through the provincial committees for the extension of the service, upliftment of dignity and the reduction of discrimination.

Project name:  Assessment of Assistive Technology Devices (ATDs) by Participants with Lived Experience of Hansen’s Disease/Leprosy in Nepal Project- 2022

Position title:  Data Analyst

Number: 1

Location: Sukedhara, Kathmandu

Duration: 6 days

Closure date: 23rd January 2023

Shortlisting date: 27th January 2023

Final interview date: 30th January 2023

Job Description

Association for IDEA Nepal is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to support the organization's efforts to collect, analyse, and interpret data related to assessment of Assistive devices used by people affected with leprosy. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysing and interpreting data using statistical software and tools.
• Identifying trends and patterns in the data related to people with leprosy, and using these findings to inform programmatic decisions and decisions related to service delivery.
• Collaborating with program managers and other staff to ensure data collection aligns with organizational goals.
• Communicating findings to senior management, program managers, and if required external partners.
• Performing in line with new data collection methodologies, technologies, and best practices related to leprosy affected people.
• Ensuring the data collection efforts are in compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Skills needed: 

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong analytical skills, strong knowledge of data visualization and visualization tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in data collection and analysis in leprosy or related field is an added advantage.
• Candidate with lived experience of leprosy or their family member will be given a priority.

Interested candidates are requested to send in their cover letter and resume along with supporting documents clarifying their education and work experiences to [email protected].

Association for IDEA Nepal promotes workforce diversity and encourages applications from the person(s) with lived experience of Leprosy or family member(s) of those with the lived experience, minority communities such as Women, Dalit (Lower caste), Janajati (indigenous), Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities.