Data Management Officer - North

Position Objective:

The Data Management Officer will support data collection, cleaning, validation, and visualization for basic assistance emergency programming. This support will include database maintenance, implementation of new components of routine data collection, and managing users’ privileges.
The Data Management Officer will also troubleshoot issues and provide support to the basic assistance project team, including general administrative support and activity coordination.

DUTIES:

• Manage routine data, including data cleaning and entry in the used software platform to ensure completeness and quality
• 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 leads
• 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 system in an electronic venue accessible to relevant teams
• Liaise with MEAL unit to produce findings
• Perform other tasks and duties related to data management as requested by the supervisor

SKILLS:

Business Skills

• Superior organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization, both individually and as part of a team
• Outstanding writing and data entry skills
• Strong problem analysis and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in English and Arabic both written and oral

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office – All applications

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in management and utilization of program data
• Experience managing (cleaning, entering, aggregating, and generating reports from) data using database platforms; Knowledge of database platforms (high-functioning user level required, developer skills not required)
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, and data processing
• Experience with the design of routine social service data collection tools and systems is a plus
• Knowledge of online, open-source data collection tools and approaches and or database environment and/or project management software (DHIS2, Kobo Toolbox, Open MRS, ODK, CommCare, CSPro, Salesforce, Microsoft Project, Asana, etc.) is a plus