Information Management (IM) Officer

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Description

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• Support the MEAL Officer with IM needs, such as entering, managing, analyzing and visualizing data and information using Excel, Power BI and/or other visualization and data management tools.
• Support the Program Team in daily activities, such as the development of forms and survey databases as needed.
• Enhance the Information Management System (IMS) currently in place in DRC Moldova and support the development and roll-out of new databases in collaboration with the MEAL Officer and the wider Program Unit.
• In collaboration with the MEAL Officer, maintain a web-based platforms for capturing and sharing implementation data and information.
• In collaboration with the IM Coordinator and the Protection Team, strengthen and maintain an information referral system for Protection Information Management purposes.
• Provide capacity building on IM to DRC staff, meeting the requirements of the donor (UNICEF).

• Contribute to improving IM processes to increase accuracy and/or simplify/streamline activities.
• Develop tools and databases for capturing/collecting and analyzing data, and for improving data flow and information sharing processes.
• Ensure the proper centralized storage and accessibility of program data and information using SharePoint.
• Ensure high quality and timely external reporting, including – but not limited to – Activity Info.
• Contribute to the improvement and automatization of reporting process.
• In collaboration with the IM Coordinator, ensure that data flow and storage adhere to the recommendations set out in the Data Protection Standard Operating Procedures.
• Act as a focal point for IM-related issues for DRC teams.

• Create online forms in Kobo Toolbox to support program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Ensure that all sources of verification are cross-examined prior to reporting.
• Ensure regular monitoring and cross-checking of entered data, reporting any issues and changes to the MEAL Manager and/or the IM Coordinator, as well as keeping the relevant reporting focal point(s) up to date.
• Ensure the identification of appropriate data sources and the timely and effective collection of data.
• Contribute to the drafting of monthly project reports, including accurate data-analysis.
• Produce and update information products, such as reports, charts, infographics, and other visual materials in order to support and improve project implementation and reporting.

• At least 2 years’ professional experience in a relevant field.
• Technical skills in database development, cloud-based technologies (especially SharePoint), data visualization and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• VBA scripting experience and familiarity with GIS is an advantage.
• Strong experience with PowerBI and data collection tools, such as the Kobo Toolbox.
• IMS and/or Monitoring & Evaluation experience in humanitarian or emergency response programs is an asset.
• Able to think critically about IM, triangulating data when needed and with minimal guidance.
• Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

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