Job Title: IM Coordinator
Location: NES – Hasake
The Opportunity
Information Management:
- Lead the development of creative, user-friendly information management solutions that support the organisation’s program implementation in NES like project-level beneficiary trackers, internal data management and data flow processes, and project management visualization tools.
- Ensure that all data that is being submitted (Activity Tracker, IPTT, output tracker, quality monitoring) is reviewed with data completeness and verified with the program.
- Responsible for timely collection and consolidation of monthly data submissions from each field office team and program team, inclusive of 4Ws, IPTTs, output tracker, and other relevant tools and dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop a NES
- Support the implementation of mobile technology to support the organisation’s data collection management systems.
- Ensure that any data management system produces well-synthesized dashboards.
- Support the program and MEAL teams by entering, storing, and presenting data to enable quality analysis and use.
- Lead the communication with the organisation – UK IMPACT / DHIS 2 team and maintenance of data management software (IMPACT / DHIS 2) for all sectors.
- Ensure that key programmatic information is available and in an effective format to be disseminated to all key stakeholders.
- Work on infographic software to increase the quality and frequency of data presentation throughout the program.
- Focus on innovative and creative methods of presenting data and information tailored to different teams/levels of management.
- Work with the communications team to build their capacity on the presentation and use of appropriate data and information in comms. material.
- Collaborate with the Syria Response Office (SRO) IM Coordinator at the Main Office as well as other IM FPs for the Northwest Syria and Government of Syria Area Offices to mainstream IM solutions across SRO.
Support Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
- Be a member of the NES MEAL Leadership Team and actively participate in periodic meetings leading on and presenting the latest IM updates.
- In collaboration with the MEAL team, input into the development of a MEAL framework and key context-relevant indicators for priority thematic areas that help monitor progress, quality, and impact of interventions.
- Lead the design of a Learning platform to facilitate the storing and consolidation of learning which in turn would improve the quality of program design and implementation.
- Collaborate with the MEAL teams to set up the IM side of accountability mechanisms at the project level.
Technically lead, and contribute to building the capacity of, staff and partners.
- Technically lead the IM team for the AO and be the present NES as its IM FP for SRO-level initiatives.
- Lead periodic meetings will all IM field colleagues and follow up on pending actions.
- Build the capacity of IM focal points to deliver improved quality of reporting, information, data, and analysis.
- Provide technical support and guidance to field IM and MEAL teams on data collection and management systems.
- In coordination with stakeholders, support the learning and training needs of the organisation staff and partners in analysis and provide the necessary coaching, mentoring, and training.
*The IM coordinator will be expected to deliver any additional work to support the overall MEAL activities in NES.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, or any equivalent.
- At least 5 years of related work experience, preferably 3 years within the Information Management area.
- Minimum 2 years practical experience in IM system coordination/implementation in INGOs.
- Proven knowledge of MS Office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.
- Experience in establishing and managing databases.
- Experience in ODK based data collection tools (e.g. Kobo Toolbox)
- Experience and knowledge in statistical programs (such as R for example) and/or Python programming language
- Good knowledge and experience in ArcGIS and or QGIS to design maps
- Adobe Illustrator and / or Adobe InDesign knowledge to design infographics
- Advanced PowerBI knowledge to create interactive dashboards
- Experience in PowerQuery and DAX language for data manipulation
- Experience and knowledge in R and or Python (Optional)
- Experience in SQL and database design (Optional)
- Experience in supporting assessments, research and reporting.
- Experience within an INGO or similar other organisation working with vulnerable communities and children or with similar experience within the organisation.
- Excellent verbal communication and report writing and reading skills in Arabic and English
- 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 support.
- Commitment to the organisation Child Safeguarding policy.
Desirable
- Experience in DHIS Data Management Systems
- Experience of national or local level representation with key stakeholders, and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN.
- Experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning approach and systems
Application Information:
- Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
- We follow an extensive background and reference checks for candidates, so we request you to provide accurate information in your CV (i.e. specific dates for your experience and academic certificates etc.). Any discrepancies in information provided in your CV and application will lead to cancelation of your candidacy at any stage of the process even after employment.
- Please mention your English and Computer skills clearly in your application
- We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
- All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
- INGO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The application period closes on 27/8/2023
- Applicants may submit their CVs with their cover letter, address; telephone number and contact information through the link