Information Management Officer at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Management Officer

Location: Borno
Job Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• Based on the implementation plan, develop a system for reviewing and troubleshooting data query on Segovia
• Maintain a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.
• Develop information sharing system for PIN-related complaints and resolutions
• Contribute to programme updates and internal information sharing for the Program Manager.
• Maintain and do regular trend analysis on gathered data from platforms/database (PDM, accountability data, programme database)
• Work with project team to establish reporting processes to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
• Track beneficiaries’ purchases
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Information Technology or related field any other Social Sciences
• Previous experience working in humanitarian or development programmes; or research experience
• Previous relevant experience, such as information sharing, website troubleshooting or reporting
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Statistical program (SPSS, Stata, etc.)
• High attention to detail
• Fluency in English language, both spoken and written
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
• Experience in report writing and documentation
• Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion
• Experience in knowledge and database management
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. (In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our work)

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on monitoring, evaluation or accountability in humanitarian programmes
• Experience in information sharing and report writing
• Experience in working with CBOs

Application Closing Date
17th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be assessed as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Save the Children International reserves the right to change the closing date if necessary.