Data Management Officer at Plan International

Department: Program

Reports to: Field Coordinator/ M & E Manager

Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Location: Plan International Nigeria, Mubi Office

Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for data management of the Child Protection

Information Management System (CPIMS). The post holder will be supervised by the M&E manager and expected to work very closely with other members of the programme team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of all case management forms, including clear procedures for form submission, data quality checks, filing and sharing (i.e. data flow).
• File and store hard copy files in lockable file cabinets and input transfer information into the database
• Extract individual case information from the database for caseworkers to facilitate managing their caseload and undertaking case management activities
• Ensure regular analysis of the caseload to support reporting and caseload needs/trends
• Ensure regular communication with the other Data Management team members for updates on achievements and challenges
• Provide technical and management leadership to the information management component of the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policy.
• Supports implementation and adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Ensure that a solid information management system, including data protection protocols and information sharing protocols, is in place for confidential, safe and accurate documentation, filing, storing and usage of information collected on children harmed or at risk of being harmed
• Ensure regular communication with the Case Management Supervisor for updates on caseload analysis, trends, achievements and challenges

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical diploma or degree in computer science, engineering, social work, human rights, or related degree desired
• At least 1-2 years’ experience of implementing information management and/or child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
• Demonstrated understanding of information management principles, tools and systems,
• knowledge of and experience in using the IA CP IMS preferred
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response preferred
• Previous experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills in managing and analyzing large amounts of data
• Skills in establishing and maintaining organizational data management systems and processes
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• Good computer skills such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, IA CPIMS
• Languages: Fluency in English
• Physical Environment and Demands:
• Extensive travel where necessary to lead and supervise programme activities

Level of Contact with Children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.