Information Management Officer

About the job 

Under the direction of the MEAL Team Leader in the North and Information Management Specialist in Beirut, the IM Officer works as a part of the programme quality team to design/develop, test, maintain, support and improve the database management systems related to programmatic activities in North Lebanon- Tripoli and Akkar. ​

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Ensure beneficiary database and reporting data is managed and maintained; 

• Obtain, compile and analyze data from program indicators, and disseminate in appropriate formats for improving the programmatic decision making and planning process;  

• Participate in developing and enhancing DRC’s database that maintains and organizes DRC activities/data and support in reporting, project tracking and data analysis. 

• Enhance and build capacities of DRC staff in terms of database use and maintenance, data quality, and basic analysis through on-going support and trainings; 

• Support in ensuring data collected by field teams is cross-checked and uploaded into DRC Database; 

• Ensure sector teams are supported to upload into inter-agency reporting and monitoring tools (such as Activity Info, RAIS, Sponge Base etc);  

• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for data planning, collection, recording, and reporting requirements for field staff; 

• Analyze and regularly report to the MEAL Team Leader on the progress and quality of the data; 

• Work closely with the IM Specialist, take responsibility of adapting and testing the database and tools at field office level and develop system procedures/manuals; 

• Capacity building/training of MEAL staff, programme teams and partners in data management and DRC’s Referral Information Management System (RIMS)​

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have bachelor degree in Computer Science, Management Information System or relevant field with significant professional experience.​

Required  

• At least three years of relevant professional experience working in emergency, development, community, or social work  

• Previous experience in developing web and database application 

• Strong IT skills – particularly with Microsoft Office suite (strong Excel skills essential); 

• Strong skills in database systems (PostgreSQL, SQL server, MySQL) as well in designing and using FileMaker applications; 

• Advanced understanding of data security and encryption tools; 

• Experience with ODK data collection/coding and Formhub; 

• Intermediate knowledge for the Geodatabase and experience in generating map using ArcGIS 

•  Visualization experience using Tableau and JavaScript

Commitment to and understanding of DRC’s aims, values and principles​

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

• Contract length: until end of March 2019 
• Level: C+1 equivalent to 1850 USD  
• Duty Station: Tripoli or Akkar 
• Start date: Mid of November 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.​

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2018. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.