Job Description

Title: Information Management & Knowledge Management Manager

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 112070 - 125141 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 23 Apr 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in any discipline.
∎ "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement."
∎ Master’s degree in any discipline.
∎ "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement."

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ At least 5 years of similar professional (Information Management and Knowledge Management) experience in the humanitarian/development context.
∎ A proven track record of working in monitoring and evaluation; data management, presentation and visualization, and/or a track record of publishing and/or working with media is preferred
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office, including Power BI. Efficiency in SQL, SurveyCTO/Kobo Toolbox, and GIS is preferred
∎ Proven experience in building a project Management Information System (MIS)
∎ Data Analysis: Data analysis with Excel or SPSS preferred
∎ Languages: Excellent communication skills in English, Bangla
∎ Writing and Analytical skills: Excellent report writing and analytical skills in Bangla and English
∎ Personal qualities: Willingness, ability to perform fieldwork and work under pressure, taking initiative
∎ Reliable, honest, very good organizational skills, resistant to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), and a team player.
∎ At least 5 years of similar professional (Information Management and Knowledge Management) experience in the humanitarian/development context.
∎ A proven track record of working in monitoring and evaluation; data management, presentation and visualization, and/or a track record of publishing and/or working with media is preferred
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office, including Power BI. Efficiency in SQL, SurveyCTO/Kobo Toolbox, and GIS is preferred
∎ Proven experience in building a project Management Information System (MIS)
∎ Data Analysis: Data analysis with Excel or SPSS preferred
∎ Languages: Excellent communication skills in English, Bangla
∎ Writing and Analytical skills: Excellent report writing and analytical skills in Bangla and English
∎ Personal qualities: Willingness, ability to perform fieldwork and work under pressure, taking initiative
∎ Reliable, honest, very good organizational skills, resistant to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), and a team player.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
∎ Number of staff: Around 342 national staff and 4 international staff.
∎ HI is currently looking for an Information Management & Knowledge Management Manager for its anticipated project.
∎ Job Location: Ukhiya
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
∎ Duration of the Contract: May 2024 – September 2025
∎ Line Manager: South Asia-Regional MEAL Manager
∎ *This position is contingent upon a contract award.
∎ Mission 1: Strategy and steering
∎ • Contributes to defining the MEAL action plan concerning information and knowledge management priorities;
∎ • Forwards to the Regional MEAL manager any information or difficulties that could help improve systems;
∎ • Helps drive the performance of the MEAL department.
∎ Mission 2 : Standards and Expertise
∎ Responsibility 1: Defines the information management and database systems of the project
∎ • Implements, exploits, and develops the information management system
∎ o Mobile data collection
∎ o Databases
∎ o Visualization tools and dashboards
∎ o Geographic Information Systems
∎ o Indicator production
∎ o Archiving of data sets
∎ • Ensures the coherency and integration of these systems to monitor the development of defined indicators under the comprehensive reporting framework
∎ Responsibility 2: Developing learning and knowledge formalization systems in line with existing institutional frameworks
∎ • Develops, improves, and promotes methods and tools for the collection, analysis, modelling, and ownership of the knowledge produced.
∎ • Establish online platforms to accommodate knowledge sharing and collaboration at the field, national, and regional level
∎ Responsibility 3: Ensures the quality of data and compliance with HI standards
∎ • Trains the teams in charge of data collection, processing, and reporting (HI and partners);
∎ • Implements procedures for quality control and the definition of information flows;
∎ • Ensures the rollout of internal data management standards;
∎ • Contributes to secure data transfer exercises with partner, HQ, region, country, and the field.
∎ Mission 3 : Operational implementation
∎ Responsibility 1: Supports operational teams with data analysis and use
∎ • Produces visualizations and analyses of statistics following needs at the project and program level;
∎ • Helps operational teams to interpret their data and use it for decision-making purposes;
∎ • Ensures the internal and external dissemination of data utilizing adapted communication formats.
∎ Responsibility 2: Puts mechanisms in place to guarantee the protection of beneficiaries’ data
∎ • Carries out impact analyses of data protection on the programme;
∎ • Coordinates the implementation of operational procedures and an action plan to reinforce data protection;
∎ • Trains/sensitizes the programme teams on good data protection practices;
∎ • Ensures the security of the databases.
∎ Responsibility 3: Contributes to the external representation and promotion of HI’s IM expertise.
∎ • Upon request, represents HI’s IM expertise in all relevant networks in his or her geographical area of intervention.
∎ Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response
∎ • Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar District only.
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar District only.
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Read Before Apply:

*This position is contingent upon a contract award.

Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV and two references (current or last supervisor only), including the Head of HR of the current employer, through Bdjobs.com by Monday, 06 May 2024. Only Bangladeshi national candidates are eligible to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified, potential, matched female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and they will be preferred in cases of similar qualifications to other candidates.

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment for all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

HI is committed to a safe workplace for all people to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion, with a solid commitment to these values. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives. Any persuasion by the person by phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate.

The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check. The pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.