Re-Advertised) Senior Data Officer- AQBE Project ( Afghan Nationals Only

Job Description

Program design and systems development

- Support the design and implementation of AQBE information management system -ensuring that systems and procedures are in place for digitization of data collection, analysis, reporting and storage. - In close collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager and partner M&E staff, provide technical support to implementation teams to use mobile based applications to carry out regular monitoring and evaluation activities. - Ensure utilization of standardized information management tools, manuals, guidelines, regulations and protocols. - Set up systems for and develop beneficiary tracking tools and orient project staff on the tools. - Participate in program/ project design specifically to ensure accurate information is used to inform program design. - In collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager, develop country office data management SOP. - Ensure that information management systems follow ethical guidelines, principles and protocols set out by the IRC and AQBE.

Database Management and Reporting

- Collate data across AQBE activities, analyze, identify and address information gaps. - Coordinate updates to AQBE-based information to ensure consistency and coherence, including assisting the M&E Manager to collect, generate and present relevant data. - Develop information products that include customized dashboards and statistical abstracts as required. - In close collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager and partner M&E staff, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistical monitoring reports. - In collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager, support data analysis and visualization of data. - In close collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager, update program and project MEAL frameworks - In collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager and partner M&E staff, ensure appropriate update of program and project databases and/or tracking sheets, and/or data platforms on a regular basis. - Closely follow up information management and flag data management issues to the Senior M&E Manager and Director of MERL. - Conduct data quality audits to identify and resolve systemic problems affecting data quality. - Regularly updating CommCare user profile and comply with IRC’s data protection protocol.

Accountability systems

- In close collaboration with the Senior M&E Manager, develop an information management system to track complaints and feedback from clients. - Support in developing data collection tools, analysis and support visualization of feedback reports. - Provide technical support on engagement with clients and collection of feedback.

Staff and partner’s capacity building

- Train program and partner staff on using mobile based applications, Commcare and tools for data collection, management and analysis. - Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure consistent and accurate utilization of the information management system.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferable in data management and data sciences. - Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience developing and implementing management information systems, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and reporting. - At least three years’ experience working on large scale, complex, multi-sector programs in both emergency and/ fragile contexts and developing information management systems for a range of different donors. - Proven skills to analyze statistical information. - Possesses Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.). - Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets. - Demonstrated ability to develop information management systems. - Experience in web design and software development and programming is an asset. - Experience with mobile based applications such as CommCare and KOBO. - Excellent data visualization skills. - Excellent written and oral presentation skills. - Strong commitment to IRC’s mission, purpose and values. - Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others. - Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian accountability principles and their translation into practice - Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skill - USAID-specific data management experience (preferred); - Excellent communication skills in Pashto, Dari - Wiling to travel and conduct partner visits.