Protection Information Management Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting victims of marginalization and exclusion, or those hit by natural disasters, wars, and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Protection Information Management Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Overview

• Ensure protection data is systematically collected, stored, analyzed, and disseminated to support high-quality programming, reporting, and decision-making.
• Contribute to improving evidence-based programming by enhancing data quality, analysis, and visualization of protection information products.
• Ensure compliance with PUI data protection policies and global Protection Information Management (PIM) principles.
• Work closely with Protection and MEAL teams to support coordinated, consistent, and ethical data management practices.

Responsibilities & Tasks
Information Management Systems:

• Support the design, revision, and implementation of information management systems and tools for Protection Monitoring and related activities.
• Assess information needs with protection teams and contribute to defining data collection frameworks, indicators, and reporting requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, CommCare), ensuring logical structure and contextual relevance.
• Support the maintenance and organization of protection databases for structured, accessible, and reliable data storage.
• Ensure datasets are systematically structured and disaggregated (e.g., by age, gender, and vulnerability).
• Identify gaps in data collection, storage, and analysis processes and support system improvements.
• Contribute to the development and updating of SOPs, data management processes, and archiving systems in line with PUI standards.

Data Management & Quality Control:

• Ensure all protection data is safely, accurately, and confidentially collected, recorded, and stored.
• Review and validate data submitted by field teams for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Conduct routine data cleaning, verification, and quality control checks.
• Monitor data entry processes and database updates to ensure timeliness and integrity.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and secure storage of digital and hard copy records.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization:

• Lead analysis of quantitative and qualitative protection data to identify trends, patterns, risks, and gaps.
• Contribute to standardized analytical frameworks for consistency in outputs.
• Support development of data collection methodologies, indicators, and sampling approaches.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc protection reports.
• Generate dashboards, infographics, and data visualizations.
• Contribute to reports, briefing notes, snapshots, and thematic analyses for stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit sector reporting (e.g., 5W), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Compile and analyze secondary data to complement primary data.
• Contribute to weekly updates, situation reports, and program reporting.
• Support teams in interpreting and using data for planning and decision-making.

Support to Protection Strategy:

• Provide data-driven insights for program design, strategic planning, and prioritization.
• Support design and analysis of assessments (e.g., protection monitoring, rapid needs assessments).
• Identify protection trends to support advocacy and program improvement.
• Ensure analysis integrates age, gender, and diversity considerations.

Data Protection & Compliance:

• Ensure IM systems comply with PUI data protection policies and global PIM standards.
• Identify risks related to data collection, storage, and sharing, and support mitigation measures.
• Promote confidentiality and ethical data management practices.
• Support development and implementation of data sharing protocols and procedures.

Monitoring, Accountability & Learning:

• Monitor data quality trends and completeness across protection activities.
• Maintain updated datasets and produce summaries for decision-making.
• Support collection and analysis of beneficiary feedback and accountability data.
• Coordinate with MEAL teams for alignment with monitoring and learning frameworks.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.

Coordination & Representation:

• Work closely with Protection and MEAL teams for harmonized data practices.
• Support timely information sharing on protection risks and needs.
• Participate in coordination meetings and IM-related platforms.
• Ensure consistency of tools, indicators, and reporting formats across projects and partners.

Capacity Building:

• Support onboarding and training on data tools, entry processes, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to field teams on IM systems and protection monitoring.
• Promote best practices in data management, analysis, and protection.
• Develop guidance materials and user support tools.

Department Priorities:

• Strengthen protection information management systems and ensure high data quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Improve protection monitoring systems and analytical outputs.
• Enhance data use for evidence-based decision-making, program design, and advocacy.
• Ensure effective data visualization and reporting.
• Maintain strong data protection, confidentiality, and ethical practices.

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluent in English; knowledge of Hausa is an asset.
• Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Information Management, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in information/data management or analysis, preferably in NGO/INGO or humanitarian settings.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, and analysis.
• Understanding of PIM principles and data protection standards.
• Familiarity with Protection Monitoring systems and methodologies.
• Experience with data collection tools and database management.
• Ability to clean, structure, and analyze datasets.
• Strong reporting and analytical writing skills.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience with data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo, CommCare).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel dashboards).

Assets:

• Knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri.
• Understanding of humanitarian and protection context.
• Experience with protection assessments and analytical frameworks.
• Experience producing research or analytical reports.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI.
• Experience working with international NGOs.
• Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools.

Transversal Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing contexts.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and suggesting improvements.

Salary
N472,044 per month.
 

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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