Save the Children Management Information Systems Officer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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Save the Children Management Information Systems Officer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

Save the Children Kenya looking for “Management Information Systems Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 02, 2024.

Save the Children has been providing support to children in Kenya through our development and humanitarian programmes since 1950. We work with communities, local partners, and the government to design and deliver programmes to meet the needs of the most deprived children. We also advocate for greater investment of public and private resources for children.

The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on April 24, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Management Information Systems Officer to be based in Turkana, Kenya.

Save the Children Job Vacancy 2024

Key Areas of Accountability

Maintain a program database and ensure that the databases are updated regularly.
Support the research and MEAL specialist and MEAL officers in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting.
Support the Research and MEAL Specialist in development of Monitoring and data systems.
Train project and county team members on their Monitoring and data responsibilities and how to use the tools developed.
Collect data, undertake analysis and prepare reports on existing initiatives and solutions.
Capture lessons learnt from various programs and share resources with other partner and donor where possible.
Conduct data analysis, present, and disseminate information to inform programme management. Seek solutions for more complex data management requirements by working with IT colleagues.
Analysis against the performance indicators and targets on periodic basis
Update and share monthly reports from the programme database.
Analyze existing GIS and other map-based technologies to improve the visual display of data in NAWIRI programming.
Prepare MIS reports on an annual basis or as relevant including case studies as appropriate working with the Research and MEAL Specialist and project lead as well as program teams through proper channels
Act as thought leader on the use of IT to provide marginalized men, women and youth with opportunities to prosper, promote skills development and have a voice in the development of their communities
Developing systems to monitor data quality, routinely analysing it, and addressing issues that arise with the support of Research and MEAL Specialist.
Configuring the MIS and data dictionary in consultation with key stakeholders
Contribute to communications and media work as required.

Position in Organization:

Job Identification: 7111
Job Category: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Posting Date: 04/18/2024, 10:28 AM
Apply Before: 05/02/2024, 10:28 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Turkana

Qualification and More Skill:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Bio statistics, , Social Science, Computer Science or Project Management.
Diploma in IT with a bias in Database Development will be an added advantage.
Certificate in M&E is a plus.
Excellent knowledge and experience in the design and use of Commcare and other platforms for digital data collection, ONA and power BI for analysis and visualization is a must.
Proven experience of undertaking analysis of both qualitative and quantitative research using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS, Tableau and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed)
Excellent skills in data visualization using different software including ONA, Power BI etc
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 3+ years in field postings, and 3+ years working for an international agency on management information systems development.
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Strong technical expertise including passion for handling large amounts of data and transforming it into compelling visualizations that facilitate analysis and decision-making.
Demonstrated understanding of intermediate statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
Strong information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms Word proficiency).
Problem analysis, judgement, handling ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or geo-spatial software.
Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc.
Experience in building iterative learning systems or feedback loops and approaches in human-centered design are strongly valued.
Field experience in developing practical, useful, timely monitoring systems, both at the program- and county-levels that promote use of data for adaptive management and learning.
Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to limited-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments.
Comfort working with qualitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection and analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.