Dear ODK users,
We are an international microfinance network serving almost one million
clients worldwide. We want to use ODK for customer surveying this summer
and need to engage someone who can build the forms for our new survey
instrument and ensure the data aggregation and cleaning functions are
working properly. Please see details below or apply for the position here
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=993
SCOPE OF WORK
Survey Automation – Paid Internship
Background
To support the collection of quantitative social performance and customer
data, FINCA International intends to utilize computer assisted personal
interview (CAPI) software and devices in several pilot countries to
automate the collection of client level survey data. Furthermore, FINCA
intends to combine GPS information with customer survey data to facilitate
more sophisticated graphical analysis and mapping of client and market
information for a range of social performance, management and operational
applications.
To support this initiative, FINCA is seeking a qualified Masters or PhD
candidate (the Consultant) to build a client survey instrument utilizing
the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform, test and validate form functionality
during data collection and finally ensure that data aggregation functions
properly.. Recent graduates or consultants willing to accept the terms of
the assignment are also welcome to apply. The Consultant will prepare and
deliver training materials for headquarters and field staff in the build,
collect and aggregate functionalities and document all processes. In
addition the Consultant will be responsible to map and document the
process used to build the forms and the interfaces so that training can
subsequently be provided to field staff so they may utilize ODK in future
survey application.
Activities
The Consultant will be responsible for the following activities:
Review the survey data requirements documentation for any logical errors
or challenges to implement the survey using the ODK platform and provide
recommendations to resolve any identified challenges.
Map the survey data elements and survey flows to identify and document any
required question skips or subform tables for future users of the forms.
Ensure consistency with the existing customer data warehouse (CDW) so that
data collected may be appended to the existing data warehouse.
Build the survey and ensure that there is sufficient supporting
documentation and annotation so that the survey can be modified in future
to reflect any changes in the underlying survey instrument, questions or
answer sets.
Ensure that the survey form will accommodate translations of questions and
answer sets utilizing Cyrillic or Arabic scripts.
Test data collection using the survey instruments and actual survey
devices.
Test data aggregation functionality using remote servers and connections
from the countries where the surveys will be implemented.
Prepare training materials for survey managers and end users so they will
be able to properly utilize the devices.
Train staff to use the devices and software including provision of
practical sessions and dummy data sets to practice data cleaning,
aggregation and cleaning.
Provide limited technical support through the pilot phase so that any
challenges are addressed and lessons learned are documented.
Deliverables:
Identification of any changes needed in the data requirements to ensure
that the survey logic is valid and programming will be possible.
Process map of the survey instrument indicating question flows, question
skips and any subforms or tables needed within the survey.
Survey program files and end user installation guidance documentation,
specifically related to the build, collect and aggregate functions.
Guidance documentation for translating and utilizing alternative languages
including partially translated survey form.
Training materials and their delivery
Limited pilot phase support to address any software issues.
Terms of Engagement
The initial activities and all deliverables are to be carried over a
period of 2 months, from approximately 15 April through 15 June with pilot
phase support as needed through August 15.
Services and deliverables can be provided remotely although on-site
training and support in Washington, DC will be required during the last
week of May.
A full contract for services, with all mutual obligations, will be
executed between FINCA and the Consultant will be concluded.
Profile
Masters or PhD candidate or graduate in computer science applications,
sociology, economics or related field.
Background in econometrics, statistical analysis and database management
experience using SQL Server..
Survey design, conduct and analysis experience.
Experience programming and utilizing survey data collection software and
devices, preferably ODK or similar in a developing country context.
Knowledge of XML language syntax and use.
Working knowledge of GIS mapping software
Understanding of GIS standards such as KML and shape files preferred.
Field experience in developing country or microfinance preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish, Russian or French a plus.
Knowledge of international development, microfinance or banking preferred.
Submit your application and CV detailing relevant experience to the scope
of work by e-mail to paul.hamlin@finca.org.
Paul Hamlin
Senior Manager, Customer Research
Mailing Address
1101 14th Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
M: 920-495-2363
F: 202-682-1535
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Hi Paul,
We maintain a list of ODK developers and implementers for hire at
http://opendatakit.org/help/help-for-hire/. I'm sure you'll get plenty
of responses from the mailing list, but just in case you don't, feel
free to contact those listed on the website directly.
Yaw
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On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 09:29, Paul Hamlin wrote:
>
> Dear ODK users,
>
> We are an international microfinance network serving almost one million
> clients worldwide. We want to use ODK for customer surveying this summer
> and need to engage someone who can build the forms for our new survey
> instrument and ensure the data aggregation and cleaning functions are
> working properly. Please see details below or apply for the position here
> http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=993
>
>
> SCOPE OF WORK
>
> Survey Automation – Paid Internship
>
> Background
>
> To support the collection of quantitative social performance and customer
> data, FINCA International intends to utilize computer assisted personal
> interview (CAPI) software and devices in several pilot countries to automate
> the collection of client level survey data. Furthermore, FINCA intends to
> combine GPS information with customer survey data to facilitate more
> sophisticated graphical analysis and mapping of client and market
> information for a range of social performance, management and operational
> applications.
>
> To support this initiative, FINCA is seeking a qualified Masters or PhD
> candidate (the Consultant) to build a client survey instrument utilizing the
> Open Data Kit (ODK) platform, test and validate form functionality during
> data collection and finally ensure that data aggregation functions
> properly.. Recent graduates or consultants willing to accept the terms of
> the assignment are also welcome to apply. The Consultant will prepare and
> deliver training materials for headquarters and field staff in the build,
> collect and aggregate functionalities and document all processes. In
> addition the Consultant will be responsible to map and document the process
> used to build the forms and the interfaces so that training can subsequently
> be provided to field staff so they may utilize ODK in future survey
> application.
>
> Activities
>
> The Consultant will be responsible for the following activities:
>
> Review the survey data requirements documentation for any logical errors or
> challenges to implement the survey using the ODK platform and provide
> recommendations to resolve any identified challenges.
> Map the survey data elements and survey flows to identify and document any
> required question skips or subform tables for future users of the forms.
> Ensure consistency with the existing customer data warehouse (CDW) so that
> data collected may be appended to the existing data warehouse.
> Build the survey and ensure that there is sufficient supporting
> documentation and annotation so that the survey can be modified in future to
> reflect any changes in the underlying survey instrument, questions or answer
> sets.
> Ensure that the survey form will accommodate translations of questions and
> answer sets utilizing Cyrillic or Arabic scripts.
> Test data collection using the survey instruments and actual survey devices.
> Test data aggregation functionality using remote servers and connections
> from the countries where the surveys will be implemented.
> Prepare training materials for survey managers and end users so they will be
> able to properly utilize the devices.
> Train staff to use the devices and software including provision of practical
> sessions and dummy data sets to practice data cleaning, aggregation and
> cleaning.
> Provide limited technical support through the pilot phase so that any
> challenges are addressed and lessons learned are documented.
> Deliverables:
> Identification of any changes needed in the data requirements to ensure that
> the survey logic is valid and programming will be possible.
> Process map of the survey instrument indicating question flows, question
> skips and any subforms or tables needed within the survey.
> Survey program files and end user installation guidance documentation,
> specifically related to the build, collect and aggregate functions.
> Guidance documentation for translating and utilizing alternative languages
> including partially translated survey form.
> Training materials and their delivery
> Limited pilot phase support to address any software issues.
> Terms of Engagement
>
> The initial activities and all deliverables are to be carried over a period
> of 2 months, from approximately 15 April through 15 June with pilot phase
> support as needed through August 15.
> Services and deliverables can be provided remotely although on-site training
> and support in Washington, DC will be required during the last week of May.
> A full contract for services, with all mutual obligations, will be executed
> between FINCA and the Consultant will be concluded.
> Profile
>
> Masters or PhD candidate or graduate in computer science applications,
> sociology, economics or related field.
>
> Background in econometrics, statistical analysis and database management
> experience using SQL Server..
>
> Survey design, conduct and analysis experience.
>
> Experience programming and utilizing survey data collection software and
> devices, preferably ODK or similar in a developing country context.
>
> Knowledge of XML language syntax and use.
>
> Working knowledge of GIS mapping software
>
> Understanding of GIS standards such as KML and shape files preferred.
>
> Field experience in developing country or microfinance preferred.
>
> Ability to speak Spanish, Russian or French a plus.
>
> Knowledge of international development, microfinance or banking preferred.
>
> Submit your application and CV detailing relevant experience to the scope of
> work by e-mail to paul.hamlin@finca.org.
>
> Paul Hamlin
> Senior Manager, Customer Research
> Mailing Address
> 1101 14th Street NW, 11th Floor
> Washington, DC 20005
> M: 920-495-2363
> F: 202-682-1535
> www.FINCA.org
>
> The message above may contain information that is confidential and/or
> privileged and is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it
> is addressed. If this message has reached a recipient inadvertently, further
> dissemination is prohibited. Please delete the information and notify the
> sender by return email or by calling FINCA at +1.202.682.1510.
>
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