Program Information Management Officer - Beirut (Re-advertised)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Program Information Management (IM) Officer will work closely with the MEAL & IM Specialist to ensure the unification of the shelter and CASH databases and the shelter and CASH data collection tools in particular for Beirut Blast response activities.  

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3:  The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people frequently or intensively.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Area Manager (Managerially) and MEAL & IM Specialist (Technically)

Reporting to: Shelter IM Data Collectors & Shelter IM Volunteers

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

MEAL Department

- Consolidates the collected data by IM data collection team

- Ensures balance of data availability and analysis to inform decision making, project/programme monitoring and reporting.

- Takes full responsibility for reporting the data that feds within the CASH and Shelter IPTTs (Indicator Performance Tracking Table).

- Ensures programme teams are using tested and standardized data collection tools.

- Supports in providing IM solutions that serves the CASH and Shelter activities.

CASH & Shelter

- Adherence to SCI policies, guidance and procedures.

- Adherence with SCI's compliance with global data protection requirements.

- Develop, support, maintain and strengthen Information Management systems, data usage, and general digitalization capabilities.

- Support IM planning and activities, and support IM capacity building.

- Support shelter and cash OPS Unit on IM related needs.

Information Management Systems and Storage

- Lead on development and roll out of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), systems and procedures for (Information Management) IM systems.

- Create regular backups of internal databases.

- Support mobile data collection designs, and utilization.

- Minimize data collection, data entry and reporting efforts through introducing digital processes/ automatization.

- Create geographical maps to analyze and visualize project implementation across areas and sites.

- Handle shelter/cash database specific tasks such as creating queries, procedures, and functions to support application development. 

Reporting and data collection

- Compile and consolidate cash and shelter projects and indicators into our internal reporting system IPTT.

- Maintain IPTT on an ongoing basis, compile and analyse project data, and optimize dashboards.

- Coordinate data entry on activity info and RAIS platforms.

- Follow up with sector specialists to ensure project targets are updated within Information Management IM systems.

- Administer, monitor, and follow-up on data entered into reporting systems.

- Design, generate, and assist with periodic reports: monthly/quarterly, or as required.

- Conduct data quality checks and ensure the reliability and cleanliness of the data.

- Translate questionnaires into digital data collection tools using tools such as survey123, ODK, KOBO, or CommCare.

- Strengthen and improve information management for RIMS.

General

- Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

- University Degree in IMT, Information Systems Management, computer science

- SPSS, STATA, or R is required as a must for this position

- Experience in programming using JS, css, Android Mobile App, API, Survey 123, collector APP, ODK

- Experience working in designing information management systems or database management, and analytic with computer skills, including advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Power BI are required. Mapping experience is required (GIS).

- Work experience with open source programs/extensions (DHIS2)/Experience in developing health information systems, databases and reports (desirable)

- Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English

- Skills in designing and implementing information management frameworks

- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure

- Proven analytical and problem solving skills

- Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to use computer programs to collect, document and share assessment and monitoring results

- Demonstrated understanding of emergency response activities