Data Coordinator at EngenderHealth

JOB SUMMARY:
Based in Sokoto, the Data Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and collection of data from project partners, collating such data and transmitting collated summaries to the M&E Advisor. The Data Coordinator will work under the supervision of the M&E Advisor. S/he will participate in project reporting, research activities, train facility staff on assuring data quality and the use of data for decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the ME&R Advisor, the Data Coordinator will:

•     Collaborate with project partners to gather project data, ensure data integrity, clean data and follow-up with project partners on any data requiring clarification. 
•     If necessary (i.e. partners are not able to do so themselves), the Data Coordinator will also enter partner data into the FC+ online database on their behalf.
•     Contribute to and maintain project files for all collected data and materials
•     Establish and retain a record of each project activity, tasks and milestones and assist project staff with preparation and follow-up of reports on project activities.
•     Assist in the coordination of special studies and/or surveys as required by the M&E plan.
•     Assist in the production of routine quarterly and annual reports, as well as special reports on project initiatives.
•     Prepare monthly summary of activities and submit to M&E Advisor.
•     Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognized higher institution.
• Diploma in data management, statistics or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 4 years data management experience
• Previous Monitoring & Evaluation experience
• Certification in data/information software such as SPSS, Stata, MS Access, MS Excel
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•     Proficient with computer usage and data management software
•     Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data collection, data quality assurance and entry
•     Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.
•     Ability to operate in a pressure-packed environment and to deal with variety of individuals from various socio economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
•     Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.
•     Ability to conduct interviews, record findings and work without close supervision
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.
•     Ability to carry out 35%-55% travel