Management Information Systems Intern at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Starting date: November 2018
Contract duration: 6 months
Line Manager: Information Systems Manager

Objective 1

• Support the formulation and integration of Management Information System technology

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support conception, editing and updating of information management systems
• Manage data entry and guarantee its quality 
• Support quality and security of program related data

Objective 2

• Support in management of MIS platforms (Red Rose and Kobo)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support technical team in form coding
• Uploading and management of surveys form on MIS platforms
• Support IS Manager in storage and security of beneficiaries data

Objective 3

• Formulation and integration of Geographic Information System technology and other related spatial information applications, for operational programming needs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support collection of information and study trends for the preparation of maps and its documentation, as required for analysis or reporting needs
• Create, organize and archive maps using GIS software and maintenance of reference datasets for Action Against Hunger areas of operations
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including field observation, satellite imagery, and existing maps

Internal Relationship
Internal:

• Project Manager and M&E Manager: exchange of information, reporting, collaboration, coordination.
• Deputy PM and M&E Manager: exchange of information, collaboration, coordination.
• Project and M&E Officers and Assistants: Ensure exchange of information, collaboration and coordination.
• Other Action Against Hunger M&E staff: exchange of information, collaboration and coordination.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Any related prior internship experience is preferred;
• Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment;
• Excellent computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a resident of Abuja and within the ages of 20 to 30 years.

Skills
Essential:

• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Commitment to and understanding of Action Against Hunger aims, values and principles.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with SPSS and GIS.

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal and community norms understanding.
• Experience in community development programming, preferably in nutrition, food security, livelihoods or WASH.
• Experience with ODK and mobile data collection methodologies and devices.