Consultants Nationaux Gestionnaire des Données de l’Enquête STEPS sur les Facteurs de Risque des Maladies Non Transmissibles
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Burundi is conducting a national STEPS survey on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) risk factors. This survey is crucial for understanding the prevalence of NCD risk factors, as data is currently limited. The role of the Data Management Consultant is vital for ensuring the quality, security, and integrity of the collected data, supporting evidence-based public health decisions.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the effective management, quality control, security, and finalization of data for the WHO's national STEPS survey on NCD risk factors in Burundi (2026-2027). The consultant will be responsible for designing and setting up the database, overseeing the electronic data collection platform, implementing quality assurance procedures, and ensuring data integrity throughout the process. This role directly contributes to the survey's objective of producing reliable national indicators on NCD risk factors, thereby informing public health policies and interventions. The consultant will also play a key role in data analysis and reporting, and in building the capacity of local teams in data management best practices, ultimately supporting the WHO's mission to improve health outcomes in Burundi.
Responsibilities
The Data Management Consultant will be responsible for the design, setup, and parameterization of the survey database according to WHO STEPS methodology. This includes configuring and testing electronic questionnaires, developing validation and consistency rules, and performing functional tests. The consultant will also provide technical support and training to field teams on electronic data collection tools. Key responsibilities include daily monitoring of data transmission, controlling data quality, consistency, and completeness, identifying and coordinating the correction of errors, and producing regular quality reports. Furthermore, the consultant will implement data security and backup procedures, ensure data confidentiality and ethical compliance, and manage the secure archiving of databases. Finally, the consultant will perform data cleaning according to WHO STEPS procedures, produce intermediate and final databases, contribute to preliminary statistical analyses, and assist in the final survey report preparation.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum of five years of experience in public health data management. Proven experience in database design and administration. Experience with electronic data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox, REDCap). Experience in quantitative data cleaning, validation, and analysis. Proficiency in statistical software (STATA, R, SPSS, or SAS). Experience in producing technical reports. Desirable: Experience with STEPS surveys or large-scale national surveys; experience with WHO or international organizations.
Skills
Excellent database management skills. Good knowledge of data quality control methods. Proficiency in descriptive statistical analysis. Ability to develop automated dashboards and reports. Strong IT and analytical skills. Excellent French proficiency. Good proficiency in Kirundi. Functional knowledge of English is desirable.