Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) Assistant at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) Assistant

Job ID: #1158101
Location: Borno

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Child Protection coordinator and with technical support from the Data analyst, CPIMS Specialist and CP Advisor, the post-holder will ensure efficient and effective day to day collection of field data in Lakes state and inputting data into CP IMS.
• The role of the Data Entry Clerk for Maiduguri is to support the collection of child protection data in Borno state and support data management from the field level.
• S/he will enter case management field data collected by the child protection team, conduct spot checks to ensure quality and detailed data is provided and entered into the database, and oversee the day-to-day management of the inter-agency child protection information management system (CPIMS) in Borno State.

Key Accountabilities

• Compile the case management data and ensure timely entry into the CPIMS
• Cleaning of the data regularly to ensure accuracy of data.
• Daily back-up and synchronization of data.
• Generate weekly reports that are shared with the Case management team to enable better management and prioritization of cases.
• Manage data from individual cases, which includes security of the data and flagging errors
• Ensure mandatory fields are correctly captured and staff are assisted and guided as required before cases are entered into the system.
• To oversee the day-to-day management of the inter-agency child protection database in Borno State including ensuring accurate and detailed data is sent to national level CPIMS in Abuja on a daily basis for synchronization with the national database.
• Flag and Follow up of individual cases with the Case management officers and the Child Protection Coordinator
• Weekly analysis of data including achievements, duration between identification and entry, progress of the priority cases e.t.c.
• Coaching the case management team on how to correctly fill the forms.
• Participate in any other activities as may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children International policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

Person Specification
Essential Requirements:

• Spoken and written English to an acceptable standard (will be tested)
• Numerate.
• Diploma, education to University level desirable.
• Proven documenting and report writing skills (will be tested).
• Good in computer skills and technology.
• Work experience on working with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation.
• Good understanding of the community and the cultural networks.
• Be both self-reliant and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Ability to work through line management and also under limited/distance supervision.
• Experience in communication with children and developed listening skills.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Good in computer skills and technology.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note: Applications received after the Closing Date above will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.