Data Analyst / Evaluation Support Specialist

Jordan Data Analyst / Evaluation Support Specialist Organization Sustainable Research and Development Center Posted 22 Jun 2026 Closing date 15 Jul 2026 Job description A consulting team is being formed for a planned end-of-project evaluation of a labour-intensive maintenance and Cash-for-Work project in Jordan. The evaluation will assess the project’s contribution to improving livelihoods, supporting vulnerable Jordanians and Syrian refugees, and improving the learning environment in public schools. The assignment will use a mixed-methods approach. It will include quantitative phone surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, desk review, and triangulation of findings from different sources. The final outputs will include cleaned datasets, analysis tables, visual summaries, a final evaluation report, and presentations. The Data Analyst / Evaluation Support Specialist will support the evaluation team in cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data. The role will include working with survey data, supporting thematic analysis of qualitative information, preparing tables and charts, and helping the team turn evidence into clear findings. The position requires someone with strong attention to detail, good analytical thinking, and the ability to work with both numbers and narrative data. The analyst should be comfortable working under tight timelines and should be able to prepare clean, well-structured outputs that can feed directly into the evaluation report and presentation. The assignment is expected to take place during the period July to September 2026. The level of effort will be confirmed based on the final evaluation workplan. Tasks The Data Analyst / Evaluation Support Specialist will be expected to: Review the evaluation framework, research questions, indicators, and data collection tools. Support the preparation of the data analysis plan. Review and clean quantitative survey datasets. Check data for missing values, inconsistencies, duplicates, outliers, and logical errors. Prepare data quality notes and share issues with the evaluation team for correction or clarification. Support the coding and organization of survey variables. Conduct descriptive statistical analysis. Conduct subgroup analysis by gender, nationality, governorate, age group, vulnerability status, or other relevant variables. Support inferential analysis where relevant and feasible. Prepare clear tables, charts, and summary statistics for the evaluation report. Support the analysis of qualitative data from KIIs and FGDs. Organize qualitative notes, transcripts, and translated summaries. Support thematic coding of qualitative data. Identify recurring themes, patterns, differences, and illustrative findings. Support triangulation between survey findings, KIIs, FGDs, desk review, and project documents. Help prepare findings that are evidence-based, clear, and linked to the evaluation questions. Support the drafting of analytical sections of the report, where needed. Prepare clean and anonymized datasets for final submission. Support documentation of data cleaning and analysis steps. Support the preparation of preliminary findings presentations. Support the preparation of final results presentations. Work closely with the Evaluation Manager, Data Collection Supervisor, and Graphic Designer to ensure that data, visuals, and findings are accurate and consistent. Carry out any other analysis or research support tasks requested by the evaluation team. Qualifications Candidates should have: University degree in statistics, economics, social sciences, data science, monitoring and evaluation, development studies, public policy, or another relevant field. Proven experience in quantitative data cleaning and analysis. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Strong skills in at least one statistical software package such as SPSS, Stata, R, Python, or similar. Experience analyzing survey data from evaluations, assessments, studies, or research assignments. Ability to conduct descriptive analysis and prepare clear tables and charts. Experience with subgroup analysis and disaggregation by gender, nationality, location, or vulnerability. Experience in qualitative coding and thematic analysis is strongly desirable. Experience with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, or similar is an asset. Experience in livelihoods, Cash-for-Work, education, refugee response, social protection, gender, inclusion, or humanitarian/development programming is an asset. Ability to write clear analytical summaries in English and/or Arabic. Strong attention to detail and ability to document analysis steps clearly. Ability to work under tight deadlines and respond to feedback. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team. Fluency in Arabic is required. Good command of English is strongly preferred. Availability during the assignment period, expected between July and September 2026. How to apply Interested candidates are invited to fill in the short application form through the following link: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information. Job details Country Jordan Source Sustainable Research and Development Center Type Consultancy Career category Information Management Years of experience 5-9 years Theme Education Share Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn Share job link How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to fill in the short application form through the following link: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/rxHlmdjI Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information.