wanted: Survey data analysist

Here is an opportunity for those skilled in qualitative data analysis:

CONSULTANT – SURVEY DATA ANALYSIST

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world’s membership society for individuals working professionally in HIV, bringing together individuals and organizations from around the world to address current issues in HIV basic, clinical and prevention science. The IAS has over 13,000 members from 187 countries, and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Initially created to oversee the International AIDS Conference, the world’s premier gathering on HIV/AIDS, the IAS and its role in the global response have changed considerably since then, particularly in the past five years. This includes among others support to the professional development of key stakeholders coming from resource-limited countries, contribution to global and regional advocacy efforts, mobilization of regional partners through strategic regional partnerships.

In order to strengthen the evaluation of IAS activities, the IAS Evaluation Coordinator is seeking additional human resources who are qualified in survey data analysis.

Description:
Under the direct supervision of the IAS Evaluation Coordinator, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Analyze responses to survey open-ended questions following IAS guidelines;
- Prepare summary reports.

The following skills and qualifications are essential:
-Excellent analytical skills;
-Excellent synthesis skills;
-Excellent reporting skills;
-Excellent written and oral English language communication skills;
-Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Excel and Word);
-Ability to work under pressure in an international context;
-At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, of which at least one year in survey data analysis.

The following skills and qualifications are advantageous:
-Acquaintance with HIV/AIDS field;
-Excellent written and oral German and/or Russian language communication skills.

Type of contract: consultant (the duration will depend on the work scope but may vary from 5 to 20 days, with possible extension)

Location: home based

Candidates keen to take up this challenge and meeting the requirements should send their CV, motivation letter and availability period over the next 15 months to recruitment@iasociety.org by 15th September 2009.

7th PR Measurement Summit – October 2009

The program has been announced for the 7th PR Measurement Summit, taking place in Portsmouth, NH, USA.

The program (pdf) does look interesting  with some pre-conference workshops on developing online surveys, social media measurement amongst others.

The Summit also includes a discussion with Dr. Jim Grunig and Dr. Lauri Grunig, who did some of the key work on PR theories and models. It will be interesting to hear their opinions on the latest developments in PR measurement…

Glenn

Case study on media measurement and content analysis

Here is an interesting case study from the Institute for PUblic Relations.

The case study (pdf)  looks how a  financial company used media measurement and content analysis to gauge impact on its brand, reputation and risk.

View the case study (pdf)>>