Overview
Information Management Officer responsible for the management, analysis and sharing of data related to program activities and DRC’s population of concern to support evidence-based humanitarian response.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of effective data collection tools and methodologies, as well as the design and management of database systems for data management and analysis.
- Maintenance and administration of the DRC beneficiary database.
- Implementation of functional features and user interfaces, such as dashboards and databases.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve the product on their feedback.
- Conduct data analysis and identify pertinent variables, trends, and patterns providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.
- Support Team Leaders in technical application of the database in instances where the data entry is undertaken by programme staff.
- Support programme colleagues in case of any technical difficulties or questions regarding the database and IM system; provide trainings for colleagues on how to use IM system.
- Generate monitoring reports and perform backup operations; contribute to the formatting and development of documents regarding collected data.
- Perform data quality checks of the database on a weekly basis, reporting any issues and changes to the Information Management Manager.
- Ensure information regarding beneficiaries is consolidated into one database and is up-to-date; identify missing data and follow up with Team Leaders.
- Support in providing beneficiary lists and data for monitoring activities, including Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and evaluation reports.
- Apply data program techniques and procedures.
- In line with DRC’s Information Management Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), keep all data protected and confidential.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of experience in developing data collection and analysis tools within the Esri / ArcGIS Online environment. Experience in database management and SQL database administration is desirable. Knowledge and understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) cycle is desirable.
Qualifications
University degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Social Sciences or a relevant field. Knowledge of KoBo, Survey123, or other data collection applications. Confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
