Protection Information Management Officer

Job Overview/Summary:

The Information Management Officer (IP) will be responsible for maintaining the data and information management systems and act as the data focal point for the Integrated Protection programme, as implemented directly and with partners. The IM Officer will coordinate data and information management between the programme and implementing partners and will closely work with the Information Management Team at the MEAL Unit and the entire IP team. In addition, the IM Officer will support with setting up and creating protection Information Management systems according to the needs provided by the programme and support from the IM Manager.

Responsibilities:

Data handling, Reporting and visualization (80%)

• Ensure that all collected program data include the minimum required for follow-up and conduction of quality Post-Distribution/Delivery Monitoring (PDM) Assessments. E.g., beneficiary numbers
• Support the formulation of the M&E Matrix and plans to address indicator reporting requirements
• Support the program and partner staff with use of the new data management technology systems and tools.
• Provide training and support IP staff, field enumerators and partners on data capture, analysis, and use.
• Support data capture processes to ensure they are implementation according to plans and agreed standards.
• Work closely with the MEAL based IM Manager, Officers, Child Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Protection and Rule of Law Senior Managers and IP Coordinator for conducting regular data reviews to promote quality data reporting.
• Provide analysis of information and data to reporting requirements
• Assist in regular reporting for donors and internal reports as required.
• Support the draft of mobile/digital data collection surveys for the field teams in coordination with the MEAL team.
• Maintain the program specific portion of data capture, analysis, and warehousing platforms so they are well organized and accessible.
• Systematically review datasets for deficiencies or errors based on data quality SOPs and on correcting any incompatibilities where possible.
• Develop and support in managing the IRC’s information management systems, platforms, and databases for the program.
• Review monitoring data with IP program staff on a regular basis to ensure use of data to improve programming.
• Update paper and/or electronic monitoring tools as needed to resolve any problems encountered during data collection in the field.
• Support with the setup and development of Protection IM systems (E.g. GBVIMS, CPIMS, Primero, etc.) in consultation with IP senior Managers and Coordinator and seek support from the IM Manager and IP Admin Officers as needed. 

Capacity Building (10%)

• Build the capacity of program and partners’ staff in relevant technical and Program data management competencies.
• Train monitoring assistants or Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) staff and other relevant personnel on the monitoring data collection tools (in Commcare) and processes.

Communication (10%)

• Support timely information sharing regarding IM challenges and needs.
• Conduct regular data review meetings with the partners.
• Coordinate closely with the MEAL team’s IM Manager to acquire all relevant and required support.

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