{"id":92625,"date":"2026-03-16T14:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/data-manager-associate\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:02:31","slug":"data-manager-associate","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/data-manager-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Manager (Associate)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CORE PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>The Data Manager will work closely with Busara offices and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<p>\tEngage in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.<br \/>\n\tPlan, manage, and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.<br \/>\n\tIncorporate the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.<br \/>\n\tManage and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.<br \/>\n\tDesign, launch, and analyze effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).<br \/>\n\tServe as a point of contact for clients and partners.\u00a0 Effectively manage the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.<br \/>\n\tContribute to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.<br \/>\n\tContribute to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing. Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.<br \/>\n\tContribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in field work for assigned projects as may be required.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tWork closely to lead or support other data managers to fulfill engagement requirements.<br \/>\n\tPerform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>CORE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n<p>In addition to project responsibilities, the Data Manager also have the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning organization.<\/p>\n<p>\tWork with the Associate team to conduct goal-setting exercises, objectives and key results, and team building events.<br \/>\n\tContribute to skills-building workshops for Associate teams.<br \/>\n\tAssist with internal initiatives where necessary.<br \/>\n\tServe as mentors to Analysts and Project Lead team members, when requested.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge, Skills, and Experience<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Requirements\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tA Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.<br \/>\n\tStrong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills.<br \/>\n\t1-3 years\u2019 previous work experience in a related field, with experience managing large scale research and consulting projects in developing countries.<br \/>\n\tStrong quantitative skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software<br \/>\n\tAbility to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations<br \/>\n\tDemonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.<br \/>\n\tExcellent management and organizational skills.<br \/>\n\tFlexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.<br \/>\n\tInterest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.<br \/>\n\tFluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs.lever.co<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.lever.co","_company_name":"Busara Center","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.busaracenter.org","_company_tagline":"The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. 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