Database Specialist at the Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) - Creative Associates International (UPDATED)

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Specialist

Location: Abuja

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The Database Specialist will be responsible for liaising with M&E, programs, communications, and grants to ensure data integrity.
• He/she will collect, organize and analyze data on project implementation to support transparent management of project resources and M&E.
• The Database Specialist will support the development and implementation of the data management system to ensure data quality and accurate reporting.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Senior M&E Specialist.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of data collection and reporting system, including instruments, forms, procedures, guidelines, database, data quality assurance, etc. to ensure professional M&E data management in-line with standards and related best practices.
• Liaise with M&E, programs, communications, finance, procurement and grants, as needed to ensure data integrity and complete information in all grants management systems
• Compiles information in IDMS grants management systems.
• Conduct database analysis, identifying strengths and weakness of data quality and implementing/supervising implementation of procedures to improve data quality and reporting.
• Assist the M&E Advisor in organizing data collection schedules and verifying data gathered.
• Compile reporting and performing associated analysis of data collected; proactively following up to ensure reports are submitted on time
• Support the production of both scheduled and ad hoc reports, in coordination with other relevant departments and sectors as needed
• Support the response to USAID information requests
• Assist the M&E Advisor in establishing and maintaining an up to date filing system within office containing both hard and soft copy of M&E reports and data

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in developing and implementing database systems.
• Previous experience with USAID-funded programs
• Expertise in collecting and analyzing data for project monitoring.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a short Cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

Note:

• Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate should indicate the position for which he is applying for in the Subject of the email.