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  • Posted: Jul 10, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 16, 2020
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    Centre for Policy and Development (PolDeC) is a progressively dynamic non-profit, non-political, non-governmental development organisation committed to promoting and providing sustained focused and appropriate development through advocating for effective and implementable development policies and initiatives. PolDeC was originally set up as The Homebuilders...
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    Data Manager

    Position Objectives:

    The Data Manager position will oversee a government agency's data systems. S/he will be responsible for organizing, storing, and analyzing data as efficiently as possible, while always upholding agreed-upon security standards.

    Core Responsibilities and Duties

    To ensure that the government agency's data is stored, managed, and analyzed correctly, the Data Manager would perform the following tasks:

    • In collaboration with CPRDS, continuously develop data management policies for the agency;
    • In collaboration with CPRDS, establish rules and procedures (protocols) for information sharing amongst management and stakeholders;
    • Collaborate with the Data Center Administrator and CPRDS to ensure that the key systems are successfully deployed and that the information systems are operationalized;
    • Manage and coordinate activities of the Data Center to ensure efficient and optimal use of all resources;
    • Ensure regular backups of databases and files for data preservation;
    • Assist staff (and other colleagues) in performing daily data-related tasks effectively, without the risk of losing data;
    • Deploy current best practices in ensuring that the agency's data systems are secured and protected from potential breaches or malicious attacks.
    • Coordinate troubleshooting meetings with staff members in the data center to discuss any data problems that may arise, with a view to developing potential solutions.
    • Be responsible for the supervision, training and attendance to the day-to-day administrative needs of all data center staff, as well as operational requirements.
    • Ensure that the environment and area under control is kept clean and tidy.
    • Conducts continuous assessment and monitoring of data center staff work performance and development, and taking steps to correct poor work performance
    • Work with the Director Research & Statistics to process and harmonize the monthly, quarterly, yearly and other reports prepared by the Data Analysts

    Minimum Job Requirements:

    Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related fields

    Total Work Experience: 7 years

    Sector Work Experience: 5 Years

    Skills: Strong analytical thinking skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), good with numbers, (records and raw data), problem-solving skills, and sound IT and database skills.

    Performance Indicators:

    • Must be able to operate and access the agency's data stored and organized within modern database systems.
    • Ability to communicate with colleagues and executives, using telephones (both land and cell).
    • Support the Director of Research & Statistics and other members in developing and deploying improved systems of data management, communications, and reporting of funded interventions.

    Location: Maiduguri, Borno State (One-year, full-time contract).

    NB: Please note that your application will only be attended to if qualified for the role. 

    Method of Application

    Application Process: If qualified for the role, send your CV to info@cprds.org.ng. Application closes on the 16th of July, 2020 by 10 am

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