Data Officer

INTRO The Data Officer post is located in the Bekaa Valley Field Office in Jdaideh, Lebanon and reports to the assigned Bekaa Valley Program Manager in Zahle. Working closely with technical officers, advisers and program specialist, the officer assists in fast tracking the implementation of a regional project within the TdH-It Bekaa Valley Program. JOB PURPOSE The Data Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of Data programming in different locations. S/he will lead the design of Data monitoring methodology, training materials for project staff, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) regarding the sharing of data with the UNHCR and other actors. The Data Officer will ensure the quality of data collection and analysis and ensure that succinct and accurate reports are submitted to UNHCR and utilized to inform programming and advocacy. S/he will perform regular assessment of the data quality about pupils of 5 schools. In addition, s/he serves as the focal point for developing input and strengthening results in partnership with relevant officers on specific issues related to the project. S/he will also provide strategic advice and ensure appropriate coordination specifically for the 5-schools targeted, but not only, and various partners concerning the updating of the data collection. The Data Officer will supervise data project's aggregation and interpretation, the coordination aspects, and the day-to-day management of data from the operations releasing reports to the Project Officer and/or to the Programs Managers. The Data Officer will provide program and technical oversight across project sites and may be required to address concerns related to the processing and handling of data at the "field" level of operations. The Data Officer will work extensively with other sectors. S/he weekly reports directly, or through the Project Officer's weekly reports, to the Program Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The data officer is responsible for creating strategic policies pertaining to data over a vast array of network systems. Policies include strategies addressing security, acquisition of new systems, INGO data management policy and opportunities to improve findings and results. The Data Officer explains to executive management, employees and partners the value of data and the role of data as an asset and results "maker" to ensure better returns to the organization. The data officer also creates an annual INGO budget for data activities, equipment and processing. The Data Officer will be responsible to: With the officers’ team, establish clear targets and activity plans per school/ALP (accelerate learning program). Monitor the quality of the project data collection activities defining methodological standards and ensuring that technical quality is considered during data outputs implementation Prepare and write final report on the evaluation of data collection, aggregation and interpretation activities; Develop a paper concerning data tools, best practices and way of data collection in emergency activities, to be used as TdH-Italy reference document in Lebanon. Be the representative of TdH-It towards local, national and international institutions and organization according to the Project Officer indications and in line with TdH-it’s data management strategy; Participate in coordination meetings with national and international institutions and data cluster where appropriate; Analyze technical added-value and project data management impact; set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation. Provide strategic direction and vision to the TdH-It’s data programming in Lebanon, with an emphasis on maintaining program quality during a period of expansion. Ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are effectively designed and integrated into all stages of the project; that output and impact data are captured and that data is used to optimize program quality. Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and coordination in order to ensure that linkages between programs are made and programs gain from data collection best practice. The data officer must be prepared to travel within and outside the organization to make presentations concerning data management.  REQUIREMENTS Values: The observation of ethics, understood as honesty, loyalty, correctness and compliance with the laws, represents a primary value for Terre des Hommes Italy. Terre des Hommes Italy has a strict child protection policy. Core Competencies: Achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, analytical thinking, working in teams, communicating for impact. The Data Officer must be able to communicate the vision of data management to managers and supervisors and delegate authority. The officer must have a vast knowledge of information systems and data's role within an organization. Skill set: Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda; Innovation and marketing of new approaches; Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise and data coordination; Leveraging the resources/commitment/building strategic alliances and partnerships; Job knowledge/technical expertise; Good interpersonal, team-working, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, as is a mature, confident, patient and resilient disposition. QUALIFICATIONS Advanced university degree in Information System Management or a related field.; 3 to 5 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience, including experience at the field level, preferably with exposure to the NGO system; 3 years experience implementing data programming including experience in emergency or post-conflict project management Experience in project understanding, coordination, and monitoring; Excellent collaboration skills with local, national, and civil society stakeholders; Strong personnel leadership skills, particularly mentoring skills; Experience in working with a diverse team; Strong writing and demonstrated critical thinking skills; Ability to communicate in Arabic, fluency in English required; French preferred; Previous work experience in Bekaa Valley a plus; Advanced computer skills is a must; Demonstrated experience using international data management standards in INGOs programming; Demonstrated experience implementing M&E programs; Strong leadership, staff and budget management and capacity building skills; Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player; Ability to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.