Information Management Officer – National Staff at Handicap International (HI)

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Information Management Systems Implementation and Integration

• Implement, exploit, and develop information management systems including mobile data collection, databases, visualization tools/dashboards, geographic information systems (GIS), and indicator production.
• Archive data sets and ensure coherence and integration of these systems according to the Information Management (IM) policy and framework.

Responsibility 2: Data Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Train teams responsible for data collection and processing (both within the organization and with partners).
• Establish procedures for quality control and information flow definition.
• Ensure adherence to internal data management standards.
• Facilitate data transfer exercises between headquarters and field offices.

Mission 2: Operational Implementation

Responsibility 1: Support Operational Teams with Data Analysis and Utilization

• Generate visualizations and analyses of statistics as per project and program requirements.
• Assist operational teams in interpreting data for decision-making.
• Disseminate data internally and externally using appropriate communication formats.

Responsibility 2: Ensure Protection of Beneficiary Personal Data

• Conduct impact analyses of data protection on programs.
• Coordinate implementation of operational procedures and action plans to reinforce data protection.
• Train/sensitize program teams on data protection best practices.
• Ensure security of databases.

Responsibility 3: Contribution to External Representation and Promotion

• Represent HI's IM expertise in relevant networks within the geographical area of intervention.

Mission 3: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the program's emergency preparedness actions.
• Adapt working methods in emergencies to contribute to effective humanitarian approaches by HI.

Your Profile:

Educational Background and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, IT specializing in data management/information management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of NGO work experience, preferably as an Information Management Officer, MEAL Officer, or M&E Officer.
• Experience with data sharing, management, and analysis supporting policy formulation and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, or similar tools for pivot tables, graphs, and charts creation.

Professional Competencies:

• Monitoring results and indicators.
• Coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys and dissemination of findings.
• Project evaluation.
• Accountability to populations with participatory, non-discriminatory, and responsible approaches.
• Learning lessons from experience and continuous learning.
• Information management strategy, data structuring, and quality assurance.
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis.
• Responsible data management.
• Statistical analysis and data visualization.

Cross-Cutting Skills:

• Familiarity with frameworks and references.
• Proficiency in office and collaborative tools.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.

Computer Skills:

• Solid knowledge of MS Office suite.

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.