Information Management Officer Vacancy at Save the Children Nigeria, Friday 1, June 2018 – Save the Children is the world’s driving autonomous association for kids. We work in 120 nations. We spare kids’ lives; we battle for their rights; we enable them to satisfy their potential.
We cooperate, with our accomplices, to move leaps forward in the way the world treats kids and to accomplish prompt and enduring change in their lives.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
THE ROLE
The Information Management Officer will assume a technical role in maintaining, reviewing and developing an effective information management system using the Segovia database.
He/she will assist the Program Manager with activities, including market monitoring data, database management and analysis in coordination with the project management teams and the MEAL team, and in line with SC guidelines and best practices.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Based on the implementation plan, develop a system for reviewing and troubleshooting data query on Segovia
Maintain a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.
Develop information sharing system for PIN-related complaints and resolutions
Contribute to programme updates and internal information sharing for the Program Manager.
Maintain and do regular trend analysis on gathered data from platforms/database (PDM, accountability data, programme database)
Work with project team to establish reporting processes to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
Track beneficiaries’ purchases
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL:
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Information Technology or related field any other social sciences
Minimum of 2 years post NYSC relevant experience
Previous experience working in humanitarian or development programmes; or research experience
Previous relevant experience, such as information sharing, website troubleshooting or reporting
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Statistical program (SPSS, Stata, etc.)
High attention to detail
Fluency in English language, both spoken and written
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
Experience in report writing and documentation
Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion
Experience in knowledge and database management
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. (In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our work.
DESIRABLE:
Previous experience working on monitoring, evaluation or accountability in humanitarian programmes
Experience in information sharing and report writing
Experience in working with CBOs.
APPLICATION METHOD
Note
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received and also Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not use third party for employment and also does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
DEADLINE: 5 June, 2018
