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ABOUT US
Desired start date: August 8, 2024
END OF CONTRACT DATE JANUARY 31, 2024
Location : TCHAD/N’Djaména
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
ABOUT THE MISSION
Under the management of the Consortium Coordinator and the technical supervision of the MEAL and Emergency Coordinators, the Operational Information Manager is in charge of:
Setting up operational information strategy and tools (specifications, tools design, data centralization, quality assurance).
Training operational teams to use the tools and templates.
Producing maps, visualization and infographics for reporting, external information and advocacy.
Analysis and creation of products based on other program data.
The OIM will support the Consortium Coordinator with two consortia (BHA and ERM ECHO) implemented in Sudan.
To achieve these tasks, the OIM works in close coordination with the SI Desk, Consortium Coordinator (line manager), MEAL Coordinator (technical manager), Emergency Coordinator (technical manager) Consortium Grants Officer, Deputy Head of Mission for Programs, Support Coordinators (Finance, Logistics, HR), Technical Coordinators as well as Field Coordinators.
ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
The position and Consortium unit is new, and most processes need to be streamlined or improved.
The ERM Consortium is aiming at setting a new Emergency Response program in the Darfur states of Sudan, with the creation of SOPs, tools and processes.
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS
Create and support the IM strategy
Design the systems and procedures
Support the Consortium Coordinator in the MEAL coordination and management of two major consortia in Sudan
SECURITY CONSTRAINTS
Level 2 in NDJ, Level 4 on the field
ABOUT THE JOB
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1. Strategic orientation
Participate in developing an information management strategy in accordance with SI’s policies and priorities for the intervention country.
Participate in writing project proposals paragraphs on information management and budgets for IM resources needed including software and platforms.
2. Information systems
Design and maintain information systems and associated procedures for the two consortia projects;
Lead information management and regular quality control of program data, with the objective of ensuring technical quality.
Lead archiving and back up of instruments/tools developed and information generated.
Contribute to information requested by program teams, respecting the appropriate formats (reports, maps etc.).
Support consortia collaboration and data/tools harmonization efforts with partner organizations.
Lead development of Indicator Performance Tracking systems for MEAL PMs to use.
Support designing and roll out of staff information management aspect capacity development and training plan in line with the mission MEAL strategic pillar of human capacity development.
3. Data collection, analysis and reporting
Support mission data collection instruments/tool and database development and harmonization in line with country MEAL strategy across all bases in collaboration with MEAL PMs, Coordinator and program teams.
With support from MEAL Coo and in close coordination with MEAL PMs, identify data analysis processes for the harmonized/standardized data collection tools/variables.
With support from MEAL Coo, identify what components/data is needed to conduct effective aggregate analysis of harmonized/standardized data variables and where appropriate/applicable, conduct aggregate data analysis of the harmonized/standardized data variables.
Contribute to information need for program and strategic reporting.
4. Data quality and protection assurance
Support the MEAL Coo in planning and conducting DQA and MEAL system assessment processes.
Support MEAL Coo in promoting appropriate data usage following data quality and data protection policies.
5. Training and management
Identify technical training needs of teams related to IM (use of interactive dashboards, Maps and GPS, database and data collection tool usage etc.,).
With support of MEAL Coo, lead partners during onboarding of new and harmonize tools and processes.
6. Data visualisation and mapping
Lead the development of project specific (PDM, registration, surveys etc.,) and mission-wide progress interactive dashboards from multiple databases.
Support in production and updates of maps.
7. Other MEAL-related support
Support the Consortium Coordinator and Consortium Grants Officer with other MEAL-related tasks for the two consortia: review and compilation of indicators and targets, review of the assessments and learning materials, review and follow-up of the PDM etc.
YOUR PROFILE
DIPLOMAS
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related area.
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR
0-2 years
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS
0-2 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experience in creating and supporting information management systems (IT professional or experienced MEAL professional)
Experience in development and implementation of information systems and primary data collection tools using XLS, Kobotoolbox and interaction dashboards in PowerBI
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate data, identify errors and weaknesses, and conduct data cleaning and manipulation.
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Capacity to work on tight deadlines
Experience working in consortia is appreciated.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in written and oral English is mandatory
Arabic is an asset
French is a definite asset
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750 paid in local currency.
LIVING CONDITIONS
Good living conditions in NDJ, with a decent guesthouse. WiFi is limited by data are working well. Social life is very good but cultural life a bit more limited. The heat and health can be more challenging.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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