Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017
The Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service (LWF/WS) is an international humanitarian and development agency in South Sudan since 1998. Currently, LWF is operating in Jonglei, Unity, and Upper Nile States with a head office in Juba. LWF South Sudan seeks to recruit suitable candidate for the following position.
Position: Data Management Officer
Type of Contract: Short Term
Duration of Contract: From 15th July –31st December2017
Duty Station: Panyagor, South Sudan
Date of issue:
Closing Date:
Vacancy Type: External
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and direction of the Area Coordinator for Jonglei and the dotted line to Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Coordinator (PMER) Coordinator of LWF South Sudan Programme, the Data Management Officer will be in charge of Projects Data Management in Jonglei Field Office.
Duty Station: Panyagor
Specific Tasks:
Data Management:
§ Contribute to development of output and outcome monitoring tools for the projects, and survey tools with support of PMER coordinator , Area Coordinator and Senior Project Officers
§ Prepares source data for electronic data processing by compiling and sorting information(for different projects output and outcome monitoring, for Assessments, Baseline) with the support of PMER Coordinator for data Entry
§ Accurate and timely data entry of all education enrollments, Child protection cases in Information Management System (IMS) database. (Web based system, Education enrollment, Child protection, Complaints Response Mechanism, Monitoring Tracking Tools) databases operational
§ Reviewing data received from Project staff or deficiencies and resolving by using standard procedures or returning incomplete data for further triangulations ensuring data quality
§ Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures (SOP)
§ Secures information by completing data base backups and report needed changes
§ Manage data on pre developed analysis tools (databases/tools)
§ Support entry of data to LWF online web based (newdea) system
§ Support in PDM data cleaning and analysis
§ Provider in house trainings related to data management and MS application to new staff
Data Analysis:
§ Work with the PMER coordinator to provide custom analysis of incoming projects activities and assessment data
§ Create chart, table, and graph, collect GPS coordinates and map visualizations to effectively communicate data insights.
Reporting: Directly reports to Area Coordinator with technical reporting relationship with the PMER coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications and Personal Specification:
§ BSC in Computer, Information Technology and related field with at least one year relevant experience, Diploma in the same field and with at least 2 years’ relevant experience
§ Excellent in written and spoken English
§ Strong Excel skill
§ Experience performing basic data analytics with Excel, SASS, SPSS, or similar analytics software
§ Knowledge and Experience in Project Monitoring and Evaluation is advantage
§ Perform additional tasks as required to achieve project objectives
Programme Planning & Reporting
§ Set short to medium term plans for Monitoring Tracking Tools, education data sets in liaison with PME Officer monitor performance against those plans.
§ Ensure that there are proper documentation for enrollment and attendance in the schools.
§ Submit weekly reporting to the line manager.
Other
§ Perform appropriate additional tasks as required to achieve project objectives
§ Any other relevant duty as directed by the line managers.
§ Report any violation of the code of conduct and child protection policy of LWF/WS.
This position is only for South Sudanese /National Position/
How to apply:
Interested qualified South Sudanese national should submit electronic copies of CV with cover letter explaining your motivation and why we should consider you for the position to LWF South Sudan programe, Human Resource Department not later than 16/06/2017on email: lwfssdrecruitment@gmail.com
Please put "Data Management Officer" in the subject line
- Only shortlisted candidate shall be contacted for interview
- Application submitted is not returnable