Forum Information Management Officer Cameroon
Support data collection and management for humanitarian projects
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Overview
Support data collection and management for humanitarian projects
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in Information management, Social Science, or other relevant fields, preferably a Bac+3.
- Proficiency in database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, Sybase or SQL Server as well as query and programming languages.
- Mastery of communication tools and new technologies.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing in English and French.
- Good research skills and a spirit of synthesis.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
Qualifications
A- General Professional Skills • Have a Bachelor's degree in Information management, Social Science, or other relevant fields, preferably a Bac+3 ; • Proficiency in database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, Sybase or SQL Server as well as query and programming languages; • Mastery of communication tools and new technologies; • Multidisciplinary, flexible person; B- Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience • The incumbent expresses himself or herself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing (English, French); • He/she has a spirit of synthesis and good research skills; • He/she listens to others, strives to understand them well and knows how to react appropriately; • He/she does not hesitate to ask for clarifications and is open to dialogue.
We offer: - 12-month work contract renewable subject to availability of funds. - Workplace: Yaoundé with 20% travel in the field. - Salary/Benefits: Grade 5 step 1 of the NRC Cameroon salary scale. - Desired start date: March 2025 NRC is actively committed to diversity and inclusion and fully subscribes to the principle of equal opportunities. Recruitment is free of charge, NRC will never ask for money as part of a recruitment process. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
A- General Responsibilities • Support the CHINGO Forum Manager in the development of tools for the collection and analysis of data. • Responsible for data management and optimization of processing and requests; • Responsible for the technical evolution of systems and their development tools; • Responsible for pilot projects using databases and/or new technologies.
B- Specific Responsibilities • Contribute to the improvement of the existing archiving system for the various activities and components of the project and its handling; • Provide training and technical assistance in the field related to information/data management; • Ensure the monitoring and updating of the project database; • To be the information focal point for CHINGO; • Responsible for GORS RRM reporting in the North Area.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a project where you successfully managed data? | We need to assess your experience in handling complex data management tasks. | Share specific details about the project, including the tools and methodologies you used. |
| How do you ensure effective communication within a diverse team? | Understanding your communication skills and how you adapt to different team dynamics is crucial. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly. How did you approach it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure data quality and security? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback and criticism in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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