Information Management Assistant

Position Title: Information Management Assistant 

Position Type: Full Time        

Contract Type:  Fixed Term     

Reports To: Information Management Officer

Location: Kirkuk  

Closing of Application Date:  18 January 2024

 

About Heartland Alliance International 

Heartland Alliance International’s (HAI) mission is to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and communities. HAI envisions a world in which those whose rights have been violated are safe and empowered to actively engage in their communities and be at the forefront of social change. In Iraq, HAI provides holistic services focusing on psychosocial support, legal aid, violence prevention, livelihoods strengthening, and social cohesion to diverse vulnerable populations. 

Position Summary 

HAI in partnership with UNHCR is conducting one-year project to support the Refugees and Asylum seekers and IDP/Returnees through Case management – PSS – MHPSS and Access to Justice, community engagement and participation plus protection monitoring and advocacy, whereas The Information Management Assistant (IMS) will be based in Kirkuk, Iraq with frequent travel to project target locations as security allows, and will work directly under the supervision of the IM officer/MEL and Program Manager. The IMA is a member of the MEL team and will be responsible for verify and check the uploaded data by project team, data quality check/data assurance and designing forms/data 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in designing and implementing information management systems and processes for the child protection and juvenile justice program, ensuring alignment with program objectives, international standards, and best practices.
• Support the development of user-friendly data collection tools and methodologies, ensuring compliance with the program’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and timely reporting of program data, emphasizing accuracy and completeness.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to program staff, partners, and stakeholders on information management, including data collection, analysis, and application.
• Participate in routine data quality assessments to uphold the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of information.
• Assist in producing program reports and information products, including dashboards, charts, and maps, to facilitate program management and decision-making.
• Collaborate in the maintenance and update of program databases and information management systems, ensuring secure data storage and protection.
• Support the delivery of training sessions on information management systems and processes for program staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Engage in program monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring the alignment of information management systems with program objectives and priorities.
• Assist in implementing controls to ensure data integrity and security.
• Provide support in technical areas such as data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
• Identify and define opportunities for process improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency of information management practices.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Information Management Officer and Program Manager.

Languages  

English Proficiency Level Required: ​Advanced​ 

Arabic Proficiency Level Required: ​Advanced​ 

Kurdish Proficiency Level Required: ​Advanced​ 

Please send you CV to:

https://heartlandalliance.bamboohr.com/careers/1035

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

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