PRoL Information Management Assistant ( For Afghan National only)

Support program implementation through data management and analysis.

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Overview

Support program implementation through data management and analysis.

You have:

  • Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
  • Computer literacy (e.g. analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office)
  • Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK)
  • Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation and reporting)
  • Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI or Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well

Job Description

General Duties :

- Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under IRC’s agreement with donors, to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme. - Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to Information Management. - Participate in designing of various M & E tools in close cooperation with MEAL team.

Specific Duties:

- Design and Manage database for entering data collected by Protection Team during Protection Monitoring. - Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to Protection team in database design and use of software of data collection like KOBO toolbox/Commcare etc. - Assist in data collection and analysis regarding the activities implemented mainly from needs assessments, baseline assessments, regular program monitoring (e.g. PDM), Mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and household surveys. This will be done in collaboration with the IRC’s MEAL Team. - Support in ensuring comprehensive documentation and provide inputs for reporting on program implementation progress. - Contribute in documentation of lessons learned and ensuring that are reflected in program planning and decision making. - Networking and representation at the field level.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Information Management Manager / Senior PRoL officer Position directly supervises: NA

Indirect Reporting: Will work within IRC’s protection Rule of Law, led by the Protection Coordinator. The IM assistant reports to the PRoL senior officer and IM manager. Other Internal and/or external contacts: Regular coordination with other humanitarian actors and partners in Afghanistan

Qualifications

• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) • Computer literacy (e.g. analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office). • Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK). • Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation and reporting). • Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI or Microsoft Excel. • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility. • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect.

Education: • University Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related fields.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you effectively used data to improve a program? This question evaluates your experience with data-driven decision making. Discuss your specific role, the data used, and the impact of your actions.
How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines in a data management role? The interviewer wants to understand your coping mechanisms under stress. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you use to ensure data accuracy and reliability? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a project where you had to collaborate with a diverse team. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What software tools are you most proficient in, and how have you applied them in previous experiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org