Management Information System Specialist at International Development Association (IDA)

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for overall information system management for the project;
• Advise on hardware network design and hardware (technical specifications) acquisition;
• Establish information management system that is user friendly and web-based;
• Maintain the data base for information documentation;
• Design and install data management applications on the systems at FPSU:
• Analyse the entire project data for use by Management guiding decision;
• Ensure appropriate linkages between data application;
• Work with the SAt to ensure consistency and comparability of information formats for collection and dissemination of data;
• Identify, design and deliver training to MISS/MISAs;
• Maintain Internet linkages and supplier relationship to ensure on-line communications between time CSDP and all states operating within the Project:
• Establish and regularly update GIS poverty maps for all States benefiting from the CSDP intervention;
• Prepare annual budget and work plan for the MIS and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report of performance
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the National Coordinator.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a first degree in Computer Science, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related fields with at least twelve (12) years of post qualification experience in computer system management, especially in the design and programming of information management system in a rural development-related organization.
• Hardware systems maintenance skills are required, Higher degree and/or post-graduate diploma will be an added advantage.