Management Information Systems Manager

Job Description

Title: Management Information Systems Manager

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's/Master's degree in Statistics/ Social Science/ Development Economics, or equivalent discipline
∎ Project Management
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation Certification

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC- Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
∎ Reporting To: MEAL Coordinator
∎ Department: MEAL
∎ Expected Start Date: May 1, 2021
∎ Contract length: April 30, 2021 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ A. Design & Systems Development:
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∎ Support the design and implementation of a Country Office 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 MEAL Manager and MEAL officers, 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 MEAL Coordinator, develop country office data management SOP.
∎ Ensure that information management systems follow ethical guidelines, principles and protocols set out by the IRC and IASC.
∎ B. Monitoring & Reporting:
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∎ Compile data across Country office programs, analyze, identify and address information gaps.
∎ Coordinate updates to country-based information to ensure consistency and coherence, including assisting the MEAL Coordinator to collect, generate and present relevant data to diverse external parties including donors, government agencies and the region.
∎ Develop information products that include customized dashboards and statistical abstracts as required.
∎ In close collaboration with the MEAL Manager and MEAL officers, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistical monitoring reports to inform decision making as well as ensure appropriate update of program and project databases and/or tracking sheets, and/or data platforms on a regular basis.
∎ In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, support data analysis and visualization of data.
∎ In close collaboration with the MEAL manager update program and project MEAL frameworks.
∎ Closely follow-up information management and flag data management issues to the MEAL coordinator and technical leads.
∎ Conduct data quality audits to identify and resolve systemic problems affecting data quality.
∎ Working closely with the MEAL coordinate provide regular analysis of program, project and sector indicators to identify and report on trends.
∎ C. Accountability Systems:
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∎ In close collaboration with the MEAL manager and Senior Officer-Accountability, develop an information management system to track complaints and feedback from clients.
∎ Develop analysis and support visualization of feedback reports.
∎ D. Knowledge Management & Learning:
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∎ In consultation with the MEAL Coordinator, perform analysis of indicator trends to inform learning as well as support visualization of knowledge products.
∎ Ensure program and project data and reports are stored and accessible to external partners in line with organization guidelines and protocols.
∎ E. Staff Capacity Building
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∎ Train program staff on using mobile based applications and tools for data collection, management and analysis.
∎ Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure consistent and accurate utilisation of the information management system.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 5 years' experience developing and implementing management information systems, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and reporting
∎ At least 3 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
∎ Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills, with experience using at least two software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SPSS, STATA, Epi-data, Epi-Info
∎ Demonstrable 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 relevant software such as ArcGIS, Mapinfo, SPSS, EpiInfo6, SQL Server, and/or proGres
∎ 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 skills
∎ Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills
∎ Strong written and verbal communication skills in English language
∎ Ability to communicate in Chittagonian language

Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (Medical Benefits + Bonus+ Leaves Entitlements + Housing Allowance) As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh

Application Deadline: March 14, 2020

Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development