The overall purpose of the role:
The IM Specialist will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating information related to displacement predictions modelling and protection information monitoring for Danish Refugee Council (DRC) EAGL Regional Office. The successful candidate will support the organization’s efforts to protect vulnerable populations, anticipate, prepare for, and respond to displacement crises. They will work closely with the organization’s teams to ensure that accurate and timely information is available for decision-making.
Responsibilities
Anticipatory Action (AA) Initiative
Develop and maintain displacement predictions models using relevant tools and techniques
Attend relevant meetings and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
Develop and produce regular reports on displacement trends, necessary visualizations, maps and other visual aids
Participate in the organization’s emergency response efforts as needed
Protection Monitoring
Develop and maintain protection information monitoring systems including set up of data collection tools and databases
Compile regular reports, develop necessary visualizations on project performance for use by both internal and external stakeholders
Conduct regular analysis of data to assess project progress, identify trends and inform decision making
Assist in the development of proposals, reports, and other communications materials related to protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
MEAL Support
Develop and maintain data management systems and databases to support protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that data and information are accurate and up-to-date
Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to field staff on data collection, analysis, and management
Travel to field locations as needed
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications and Experience
At least 3 years of experience in information management, data analysis, or a related field
Conversant with R programming language (Additional knowledge of Python is an advantage)
Bachelor’s degree in information management, statistics, computer science, or a related field
Certification in R Program or relevant data analytics course
Experience with displacement predictions modelling using relevant tools such as ArcGIS, R, or Python
Knowledge on protection monitoring and experience with Protection Information Management (PIM) Systems
Experience working in humanitarian contexts and field work in South Sudan is a plus
Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, SurveyCTO etc)
Skills:
Proficient in R programming language
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge on SQL
Knowledge of Python is an added advantage
Experience with GIS software is an added advantage
Apply via :
job.drc.ngo
