Junior Data Management officer (#RF202601)

I. INTRODUCTION

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is a Lebanese NGO registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under no. 1186 on 18 June 2014. LRI drives transformative environmental solutions by restoring ecosystems, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable agriculture and land management. Through innovation, advocacy, and policy engagement, we empower communities, especially women and youth to lead in circular economy models and green enterprises, ensuring long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.

 II. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

LRI seeks a full-time data management officer for GIZ LIVE. The data management officer will help the project team ensure smooth work progress and compliance with requirements.  

The Junior Data Management Officer will support data collection, cleaning, validation, and visualization for basic assistance programming. This support will include database maintenance, and the implementation of new components for routine data collection.

The Junior Data Management Officer will also provide support to the basic assistance project team, including general administrative support and activity coordination.

III. TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Manage routine data, including data cleaning and entry in the one drive platform.
• Report any errors identified during data review to appropriate team members and assist in resolving issues.
• Build new components of database data collection and aggregation tools with guidance from appropriate team leaders.
• Run basic and descriptive data analyses.
• Generate/update pivot tables and charts of the indicators of interest for routine monitoring purposes as well as ad hoc requests.
• Maintain master copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and supporting documentation for data management systems in an electronic venue accessible to relevant teams.
• Perform other tasks and duties related to data management as requested by the project manager and coordinator.
• Compile and save files for archiving and storing.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Ensure full compliance with all LRI data management policies, processes, and procedures, as advised by the Data Management Department, and adhere strictly to detailed instructions and guidelines provided.

IV: REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience in management and utilization of project data
• Experience managing (cleaning, entering, aggregating, and generating reports from) data.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, and data processing
• Knowledge of online, open-source data collection tools and approaches and/or database environment and/or project management software (Kobo Toolbox, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, etc.) is a plus.
• Organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization, both individually and as part of a team
• Writing and data entry skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in English and Arabic both written and oral
• Microsoft Office suite