About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

About USAID Project:
RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients. RTI International is implementing the Uganda Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity Project (2015-2020).

Job Summary: The Data Management Administrator will develop a system for organizing, managing, and storing program data to allow easy access, analysis, and interpretation. S/he will ensure that all data collected are compliant with contract requirements and legal regulations and work with the M&E Director to customize database applications to meet the needs of the USAID project.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID Project Data Management Administrator should possess a Bachelors in Statistics or a degree related to Quantitative Research.
Two or more years of relevant experience managing large quantitative data sets, and ensuring data quality, preferably in the field of education.
Detailed knowledge of database design and management, quantitative data collection methods, data cleaning and analysis.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their updated CVs and cover letters to: internationaledu@rti.org. Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject of the E-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th April, 2015