Manager – Data Management

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The position Manager – Data Management will be responsible for data system mapping which will focus review of existing types of data (on access, learning, continuity, well-being etc), how it is collected and by whom, and how it is used in assessment and monitoring. The position will be directly reportable to Research Specialist and will closely work with Education Coordinator, Regional Education Technical Advisor and Regional Research Director.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

The Manager – Data Management will perform a variety of tasks in leading the inception phase activities under the project including, but not limited to:

· Support Research specialist to inform the overall Bangladesh Country Scan, specifically in the area of Data Management Analysis for the Education Sector in Cox’s Bazar

· Support Manager – Research to develop KII data collection instruments including data system mapping

· Do data system mapping through reviewing existing types of data (on access, learning, continuity, well-being etc), how it is collected and by whom, and how it is used in assessment and monitoring.

· Work closely with country advisory committee in Cox’s Bazar to understand data system needs.

· Maintain ongoing engagement with country advisory committee in the area of Data Management

· Participate country advisory committee engagement workshops (in-person and virtual) in Cox's Bazar to inform data management analysis.

· Build strong relationship with sector MIS foculs to understand the data nature, data gaps and data system.

· Identify data system gap through reviewing the country scan report and analyzing KII.

· Engage on conceptual framework revision with other consortium partners.

· Participate in individual partners check in.

Qualifications

Experience and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Minimum 5 (five) years of progressive experience in data management system and/or relevant practice.

· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment

· Excellent project management and organizational skills, particularly managing research projects; meticulous attention to detail

· Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment;

· Interest in and ability to think and plan at the ‘big picture’ level;

· Fluent in English and Bangla, fluent in Rohingya, Chittagonian, or Burmese a plus.

· Flexible, independent, self-motivating, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work under pressure

· Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Specific Educational Qualification

· Master’s in statistics, economics, education or related field.

Professional Degree/ Certification

· NA

Standard of Professional Conduct

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Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified women professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?