Information Management Officer — Integrated Protection

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary: The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair. IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination. Job Overview/Summary: The Information Management Officer (IP) will be responsible for maintaining the data and information management systems and act as the data focal point for the Integrated Protection programme, as implemented directly and with partners. The IM Officer will coordinate data and information management between the programme and implementing partners and will closely work with the Information Management Team at the MEAL Unit and the entire IP team. In addition, the IM Officer will support with setting up and creating protection Information Management systems according to the needs provided by the programme and support from the IM Manager. Data handling, Reporting and visualization (80%) •Ensure that all collected program data include the minimum required for follow-up and conduction of quality Post-Distribution/Delivery Monitoring (PDM) Assessments. E.g., beneficiary numbers •Support the formulation of the M&E Matrix and plans to address indicator reporting requirements •Support the program and partner staff with use of the new data management technology systems and tools. •Provide training and support IP staff, field enumerators and partners on data capture, analysis, and use. •Support data capture processes to ensure they are implementation according to plans and agreed standards. •Work closely with the MEAL based IM Manager, Officers, Child Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Protection and Rule of Law Senior Managers and IP Coordinator for conducting regular data reviews to promote quality data reporting. •Provide analysis of information and data to reporting requirements •Assist in regular reporting for donors and internal reports as required. •Support the draft of mobile/digital data collection surveys for the field teams in coordination with the MEAL team. •Maintain the program specific portion of data capture, analysis, and warehousing platforms so they are well organized and accessible. •Systematically review datasets for deficiencies or errors based on data quality SOPs and on correcting any incompatibilities where possible. •Develop and support in managing the IRC’s information management systems, platforms, and databases for the program. •Review monitoring data with IP program staff on a regular basis to ensure use of data to improve programming. •Update paper and/or electronic monitoring tools as needed to resolve any problems encountered during data collection in the field. •Support with the setup and development of Protection IM systems (E.g. GBVIMS, CPIMS, Primero, etc.) in consultation with IP senior Managers and Coordinator and seek support from the IM Manager and IP Admin Officers as needed.

Capacity Building (10%) •Build the capacity of program and partners’ staff in relevant technical and Program data management competencies. •Train monitoring assistants or Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) staff and other relevant personnel on the monitoring data collection tools (in Commcare) and processes.

Communication (10%) •Support timely information sharing regarding IM challenges and needs. •Conduct regular data review meetings with the partners. •Coordinate closely with the MEAL team’s IM Manager to acquire all relevant and required support.

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