Information Management Support

PRESENTATION OF HANDICAP INTERNATIONALHandicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.org Handicap International is composed of 2 operational divisions:• Humanitarian Action Division• Development Division MISSION CONTEXTContext of the position:The actual intervention context is characterized by remote management modalities of intervention, through Partners. Bring constant support and guidance to the teams and maintain technical quality in the frame of HI integrated approach is the main challenge to take up. Objectives:Under the responsibility of the Emergency Program Manager, the Information management Support (IM Support) will support the Basic Needs operations of HI and its partners as well as all activities related to information management. According to the position, the IM support must keep all the data confidential, and share it only with the designated persons. ACCOUNTABILITIESLine manager: Emergency Program ManagerLine manager+1: Area Coordinator MAIN TASKS 1. Mobile Data Collection (MDC)o Identify a mobile data system to be used according to HI’s partners expertise/experience o Support the emergency team in the creation of mobile data collection forms: assessments, PDM and other documents requested o Create and write a simple methodology between the collection of data on the field and the analysis of the data by the program team (data extraction, etc) o Train the Emergency Program team on data collection/data extraction and analysiso Establish an action plan for roll out and follow up per partner according to their needs and capacities 2. Activity Info maintenanceo Update the platform according to the development of assessments done by HI’ partner memberso Link with the Activity Info provider and follow-up on development and potential issues with the platform o Ensure the quality (accurate data) and overall maintenance of the platform in line with HI’s partnerso Provide technical support to Emergency PM, NGOs, INGOs, and HI’s partners in the use of Activity Info. o Follow up and propose development of new Activity Info functionalities according to needs identified and expressed by users o Analyze technical feasibility of linking Mobile Data Collection to Activity Info (ODK, Kobo, etc)o If needed, propose other IM system to improve efficiency and ensure the improvement of the overall emergency response process 3. GIS Supporto Create GIS maps upon request by the Emeregcny program manager and/or HI’s partnes members 4. Data Visualisationo Provide data visualizations based on program requirementso Support requirementsSupport the creation of reports detailing the findings of data collection 5. Training and Capacity Buildingo Support partner staff in reporting and data managemento Support and train if necessary partner staff in using MDC technology and any other kind of technology use in the frame of the project 6. External Coordinationo Winterization response:• Follow up on the and update the tool accordingly• Ensure data collected from partner organizations is consistent and compatible format, enabling information sharing and analysis• Support data cleaning, consolidation, quality control and information verification on data collectedo Upon request of the emergency PM and/or HI’s partners complete requests related to information management and coordination;o Attend and follow up in external coordination upon request;o Ensure timely dissemination of necessary information to team members, partners and other stakeholders;o Ensure a good collaboration and close interaction with the partners and other stakeholders to ensure quality of data collection and good working relationships Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager. REQUIREMENTS Education and experience: • High degree diploma in a relevant field• 1 year experience in Information management and/or Mobile data collection and/or Activity Info in an INGO• Sound knowledge of project cycle management and tools appreciated• Experience with NGO/INGO is mandatory Computer Skills:• Microsoft Office• ArcGIS or QGIS• ONA/Kobo/ODK form design experience• Excellent IT skills Professional & Personal skills:• Ability to work in a team and collaborate • Be proactive and innovative with tools and techniques related to Information Management• Analytical capacity• Able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders • Excellent educational / teaching skills• Must be highly motivated, dynamic; willing and able to take initiative• Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously• Willing and eager to learn and develop professionally• Experience in networking appreciated • Adheres to the project’s vision: a world in which all forms of disabilities can be prevented, cared for or integrated, and in which the rights of people with disabilities are respected and applied Language:• English mandatory (oral and written)• Arabic is a plus JOB CONDITIONS • Remuneration: according to HI salary grid • Starting date: ASAP• Duration/ Type of contract: based on a project timeline  Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer andparticularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilitiesInterested candidates may please send their resume with cover letter to the email below with “IM Support” in the subject line.Last date for application is 6th of November 2017 Please address all applications to: regionvacancieshi@gmail.com