Data Management Specialist

Overview

Responsible for establishing, managing, and maintaining an effective data management and Management Information System (MIS) function for the EGPP+ project. Ensures systematic capture, verification, digitization, management, and reporting of project data to support implementation monitoring and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, manage and maintain an effective data management and MIS function for EGPP+.
• Ensure systematic capture, verification, digitization, management and reporting of beneficiary profiles, sub-project information, daily attendance records and payment-related data.
• Coordinate data entry processes, maintain data quality and integrity.
• Apply appropriate data validation, quality-control and data management procedures.
• Analyze primary and secondary data, prepare data summaries and reports.
• Provide reliable and timely information to the Team Leader and PIU.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Data Entry Operators and field teams.
• Contribute to strengthening capacity in data management and MIS processes.
• Support the resolution of data-related issues and discrepancies.

Required Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in data management, MIS, database management, monitoring, reporting or related areas.
• Experience with World Bank/Development Partner-funded projects or programmes in livelihoods, social protection, disaster response or community development is preferred.
• Experience in Web Development, Cloud ERP System; Software Development Experience will be given preference.

Qualifications

Four (4) years honours degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics and Data Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics.

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