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Job Opportunity: Senior Analyst Research & Evaluation:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionAbout usThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including salary, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, wh?nau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling M?ori, wh?nau, hap?, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are. Senior Analyst Research & Evaluation Are you looking for a unique opportunity to apply your skills in results frameworks and measurement to make a difference across the social sector? We have a permanent Senior Analyst opportunity in our Research and Evaluation team. The Opportunity Join a dynamic research and evaluation team producing evidence that informs decision making for better social results. Bring your skills in results-focused intervention design and measurement frameworks, as well as your aptitude for facilitation and building capcapability, to help us ensure results stay centre of what we do at MSD. The function sits within the Research and Evaluation team in the Strategy and Insights Group. Our Group leads development and implementation of the Ministry's strategy by creating insights for effective decision making, focusing resources on the right investments, and knowledge and evaluating performance. About the team The Research and Evaluation team are champions and custodians of evidence within the Ministry. We are responsible for looking ahead, developing, and delivering a programme of research and evaluative work that produces insights and positions knowledge products to shape the Ministry's strategic decisions. We are experts in results-located design, research, and evaluation, deploying a range of methodologies to answer questions at the core of effective social development intervention. We support quality, ethics, publication, transparency, and empowerment through the research process. What We are seeking for We are seeking for someone who can be our practice lead on results-located design, deploying into intervention design teams to ensure sound results frameworks and measurement plans emerge. The function will be responsible for building these capabilities within our team and across the Ministry. As a Senior Analyst within the Research & Evaluation team you will also lead on or contribute to a programme of research and evaluative work. Natural relationship building and facilitation skills are a must in this function. You will bring a sound knowledge of and practice applying research and evaluation methods to social problems. this function will appeal to you if you have: » broad practice leading development of intervention logic and results frameworks » practice designing and leading training and workshops to build staff capcapability on intervention logic, results frameworks and measurement » skills in research and evaluation methods – quantitative or qualitative methodologies » skills in evaluative monitoring approaches, and practice supporting organisations to adopt measurement strategies that best leverage monitoring data to make early evaluative assessments of progress towards results » a significant tertiary qualification, for example social science research » practice working with data and producing insights from data » a knowledge of significant computer packages - Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (NVivo, SAS, R, or similar statistical packages would be an advantage) » highly effective communication skills » examples of effective visual communication of insights » sensitivity to, and respect for, cultural and other differences between people » the capability to work independently and as a member of a team » a flexible, adaptable and pragmatic approach. If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and a letter telling us how your skills and practice match our capcapability needs. How to submit the application: To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your practice relates to the competencies listed in the position description. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, Contact Us by us atjobs@msd.govt.nz Internal MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate. Closing date: Wednesday, 30June 2021. Position description https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-strategy-and -insights/insights/analyst-senior-analyst-research-and-evaluation-jan-2020.d ocx Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a wh?nau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with M?ori, Hap?, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. How to submit the application:APPLY HERE» All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, Contact Us by us atjobs@msd.govt.nz » Internal MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate. »Closing date: Wednesday, 30June 2021. Skills:
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