Management Systems International, Inc
Support for the Corruption Eradication Commission
Position: Communication Data Analyst
Languages Required: Bahasa and English
Duration of Contract: March-May 2016
Working Period: 35 days
Counterpart (User): Government of Indonesia Agency
BACKGROUND
Corruption eradication efforts involve comprehensive communications activities. Throughout the years, the partner GOI Agency has continuously improved its communications activities. Communications play a major role in determining the way in which the agency operates. Communication efforts need to be aligned to agency objectives and their impact clearly measurable. Therefore, the GOI Agency seeks ways to better understand the performance of its current communications and to gain a better understanding of future communications improvements.
SIAP 1 will assist the GOI agency to assess the effectiveness of its current communications practice and products. The focus of this assessment is to identify the strength and weaknesses of the agency’s existing communication strategies. It includes determining whether the strategies are aligned with the agency’s goals and objectives and developing specific recommendations and realistic action plans that can support the improvement of the agency’s internal and external communications practices. The assessment should help determine what is working well, what is not, and what might work better if adjustments were made in the Agency. To support the above matters, SIAP 1 is seeking a consultant to lead a small team in conducting a communications assessment.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
- To assess the effectiveness, including strengths and weaknesses, of current communication material and channels with respect to the goals and objectives of the GOI agency.
- To develop comprehensive recommendations for how the Agency’s communications practice can be improved.
- Collaborate with team leader, GOI Agency and MSI/SIAP 1 to gain a clear understanding of survey objectives and data analysis plan (which would include a methodology for data analysis)
- Ensure the primary and secondary data processing systems are adhered to. This includes (but is not limited to) the data collection from respondents, editing, structure checks, verification and secondary editing of the data, as well as the exporting into an agreed format in order to facilitate in-depth statistical analysis
- Hold consultations with the GOI Agency and the Team Leader at all stages of data interpretation
- Analyze the collected data analysis and prepare and present a report incorporating recommendations for the GOI Agency
- Undertake any other relevant task that may be assigned from time to time by the team leader
- Deliverables are expected to be included in one complete report to be presented to MSI/SIAP 1 and the team leader upon completion of the assignment. The report will contain:
- A description of the proposed data analysis methods, including a detailed description of data requirements
- Work plan and timelines for reporting
- The final dataset containing data in SPSS or other agreed format
- Data analysis reports, including findings, limitations, recommendations and the presentation of findings.
- Has at least 3 years of experience of work in relevant areas (communication, marketing or related fields).
- Proven skills in analyzing statistical data analysis, communication products and channels
- Experience in conducting quantitative research with similar topics.
- In-depth knowledge of substantive corruption issues and experience with producing rigorous analysis. Relevant publication list on corruption is a strong asset.
- Availability to interpret results and provide practical recommendations.
- Superior analytical and writing skills, preferably demonstrated by the peer-reviewed journals.
