Data Management Officer
Job Summary
Reporting to the M&E
Manager, the Data Management Officer will be responsible for overall management
of databases for tracking program implementation and results. S/He will be
responsible for development and operationalization of platforms for data
collection, storage, protection, promotion and delivery of data that meets the
quality standards. The Data Management Officer will ensure timely and
controlled access in facilitating data drive decision making in the program.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for M&E processes automation, database
development and management as well as responsible for review of the
existing data collection and management systems.
- Define and lead the process of M&E tools, standard
operating procedures and guidelines development for the program as well as
oversee its implementation at all levels.
- Provide technical support in data management for KRCS and its
implementing partners/Sub-Recipients.
- Lead data quality audits, data processing, verification,
cleaning and ensuring forms are filled according to protocols to assure
data quality at all levels.
- Guides strategies for improving the quality of data at the
community, and overall data dissemination and utilization at grant level.
- Lead review, and strengthen capacity of SRs to
effectively collect, store, retrieve, use, and transmit data to inform
program decisions.
- Provide guidance and technical support in defining research
methodologies during program surveys and evaluations.
- Conduct data analyses and generation of routine program
reports for informed decision making.
- Lead Tracking of indicators performance and make
recommendations to improve grant performance.
- Develop and maintain a system for archiving projects’ M&E
guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations.
- Facilitate and ensure all data queries are addressed in an
accurate and timely manner to improve program implementation.
Qualifications
- A minimum of university degree in Mathematics, Applied
Statistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science/IT or related field from a
recognized institution.
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in managing large
program data, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), research and donor
reporting.
- Over 3 years’ experience in database development and
management for Public Health, HIV and AIDs, Human Rights and Gender,
Community System Strengthening, etc.
- Ability to lead generation of ideas that create value and
improve processes for data management and program implementation.
- Highly motivated, self-confidence, team work and able to work
under high pressure and within a limited time frame.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and
languages in databases management.
- Strong analytical skills, data organization, assessments,
mining, validation, analysis and security.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including
ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications.
- Knowledge of and interpretation of key indicators in HIV/AIDS
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