NGO Data Management Officer Job in Kenya

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. 

 

ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.
 

ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the following post:
 

Data Management Officer
 

This position will report directly to the Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with field-based AMEU teams and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Manager.
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Create strategic and operational data management and data analysis systems to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;
• In collaboration with GIS Unit, design, centralize/compile and update GIS and general datasets;
• Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
• Identify gaps in data collection and ensure that AMEU  staff are aware of the need for improvement;
• Train AMEU officers and program staff on management of data and interpretation of results and findings;
• Analyse quantitative data and provide reports to the AMEU Manager ; and
• Work closely with the GIS Manager and GIS Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic link between the GIS Unit and ACTED databases.

Required Profile

• A diploma or university degree in information management, computer science or engineering, information technology or equivalent  with an analytical background;
• Excellent IT knowledge;
• Ability to create and manage data effectively;
• At least 2 years experience in a similar field using MS Excel, Access and other data management tools;
• Familiarity with MS Office tools to prepare analytical charts, draft reports, publications and presentations;
• Familiarity with GIS is an asset; and
• Experience with server administration is an asset.

Application Procedure
 

Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees, contacts and expected salary to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 12 October 2012.
 

Kindly note that due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be shortlisted on ongoing basis. ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline.
 

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

KEENLY NOTE: SUBJECT SHOULD BE: DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER- failure to indicate this leads to automatic disqualification.