Project Officer -Information Management (IM)

Job Description

Title: Project Officer -Information Management (IM)

Company Name: ActionAid Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Information management Sciences, Social Sciences, or another relevant field from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements:
∎ 2 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Project:Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project, Funded by UNHCR
∎ Type of contract:Fixed term contract
∎ Duration of Contract:Up to 31 December 2024 (if not extended)
∎ Note: The appointment will be finalised after approval of the project
∎ The Project Officer-IM will primarily be responsible for ensuring GBV programme data and other protection data is accurately and ethically collected, stored, analysed & shared in strict adherence to the ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) data protection policy and guidelines. The holder of this position will be responsible for data collection, data entry, data analysis and reporting aspects of the AAB programme activities to inform better programme interventions. The incumbent will work closely with the GBV caseworkers and officers to make sure data is always updated and accurate.
∎ Relationships: S/he will report to Senior Officer - GBV Prevention. S/he will work as a team member in this project.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to GBV Information Management.
∎ Participate in designing of various M&E tools in close cooperation with MEAL team.
∎ Design and Manage database for entering data collected by GBV Protection Team.
∎ Manage the Gender Based Violence Information Management (GBVIM) by ensuring accurate data entry into the incident recorder, clean up, storage and system maintenance including troubleshooting.
∎ Design and Manage database for entering data collected by GBV Protection Team.
∎ Ensure accurate data entry of new information into the beneficiary database and regularly update, maintain database system records.
∎ Strengthen and maintain networks with other Protection partners in AAB by attending GBV cluster and coordination meetings to help analyze GBV trends, findings, and best practices.
∎ Ensure timely sharing of GBVIMS line data monthly to the Senior Officer-GBV Response and relevant focal point for consolidation.
∎ Ensure all GBV data (GBV survivors' data, NFI distribution data, persons reached in various activities) is AGD (Age, Gender, and Diversity) disaggregated, entered into the GBVIMS/beneficiary data base and safely stored.
∎ Assist the GBV team and the rest of the protection teams in creating awareness on GBV in AAB by participating and documenting campaigns, referrals and focus group discussions.
∎ Support in conducting assessments and community visits as needed, facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises.
∎ Conducting data analysis and providing inputs, information, and statistics for monthly, quarterly, annual, and other reports for GBV programme.
∎ Participate in the baseline, mid-term, and end of term evaluations of programme activities in accordance with AAB frameworks.
∎ Conduct community visits, focus group discussions with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to receive feedback on project activities.
∎ Maintain the complaints and feedback received and ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up or referral if needed.
∎ Assist in compiling and submitting regular programme reports to the GBV coordinator, protection manager and MEAL team.
∎ Assist in preparing relevant reports as needed.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 2-3 years of working experience with NGO and other social work in Cox's bazar is required for this position.
∎ Experience in conducting protection monitoring and assessments, in developing and strengthening service mapping and referral pathways.
∎ Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK).
∎ Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation, and reporting).
∎ Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI or Microsoft Excel.
∎ Technical understanding of core protection concepts, prevention, and response strategies in line with best practices.
∎ Experience working in protection in an integrated manner with other humanitarian sectors of intervention.
∎ Experience working with displaced, or conflict affected populations.
∎ Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
∎ Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
∎ Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, as well as demonstrated experience in advanced data analysis or capacity to learn appropriate software.

Salary:
∎ As per the Project Budget

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per the Project Budget

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 13 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 9 Dec 2023
∎ ActionAid Bangladesh
∎ Business : ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

Category: NGO/Development