The Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) Consortium started a programme with an aim to improve the resilience of vulnerable communities and households in the Southern and Central regions of Somalia. The BRCiS Consortium is now implementing multi-year resilience programmes with funding from both DFID and DEVCO, in more than 14 districts. In 2017, The Consortium’s approach balances a flexible community-informed combination of DRR, development, social protection and emergency response in order to address the most common shocks and stresses.
Under the strategic direction of the BRCiS M&E Manager, the role of the BRCiS M&E Coordinator – ICT is to establish and implement the data-platform systems to promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance, and internal management. The BRCiS M&E Coordinator – ICT will contribute to quality programming through supporting access to and use of relevant and timely information on programme scale, relevance, and effectiveness. The main purpose of the position is to assist the BRCiS M&E Manager in ensuring effective capacity building of staff, development, maintenance, management, compilation and analysis of the information while ensuring that IM requirements are adequately addressed, including data collection, storage, analysis, dissemination tools and procedures. While the BRCiS M&E Manager will be responsible on the day to day of learning, the BRCiS M&E Coordinator – ICT will be responsible for day-to-day management of the data platform, data collection, data visualization and primary analysis.
Job description:
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures.
Support and contribute to the development and implementation of the Consortium M&E system, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools with a strong focus trainings and capacity building of staff in the field.
Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
Deliver optimal and appropriate ICT solutions contributing to the consortium adaptive management approach
Contribute to developing and coordinating the Consortium’s information systems.
Train and support the consortium members and other stakeholders as they use the information systems.
Create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet operational requirements.
Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions.
Maintain and ensure the continuity of the information systems
Represent NRC in relevant forums based on thematic areas as assigned by line manager
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the line Manager.
Specific responsibilities
Prepare and maintain an IM strategy, in consultation with the consortium members. The strategy must include the internal management of information including; document management, flows of information and discovery of data/information within NRC
Ensure high quality and harmonized data is collected by setting up tools according to programme and M&E requirements and providing appropriate and timely training to the teams.
Ensure data is cleaned and made available for internal consumption by the Consortium Members to inform decision making
Lead the transition to online reporting for all Consortium project
Supporting the roll-out of new applications, as well as the training in existing applications and online systems
Acts as a mentor for the Consortium Members and provide expert guidance on relevant functional and technical matters
Develop alert systems related to programme results
Contribute to knowledge building by supporting the BRCiS learning agenda in terms of early warning systems
Contribute to the creation, development and sharing of relevant results oriented material (dashboards, factsheets, website and newsletters)
Troubleshooting system problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults Set up new users’ accounts and profiles, emails and dealing with password issues
Provide specification for any ICT equipment to purchased and provide technical bids analysis to ensure the purchase will conform to standards and software in place
Qualifications:
At least 3 years’ experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including M&E capacity and systems development.
University degree in information technology, demography, statistics, social sciences or any other related area.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal; excellent communication skills in English (Business English is a plus)
Hands on experience in server installations and configurations
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, support and implement technical solutions at all levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to Manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations
Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making.
Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills, with the demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, capacity building and other formal and non-formal methods.
Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures.
Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
Experience of Adobe Flash or any other JavaScript framework (e.g. D3) for creating web dashboards is an added advantage.
Strong analytical skills using database, SPSS and other relevant software package
Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience using STATA, SPSS, Epi Info, or Related
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and team working skills
Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis (STATA preferred)
Knowledge and practical skills in ArcGIS and Qlik dashboards are significant advantages
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
Personal qualities:
Strategic thinking
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Communicating with impact and respect
Analyzing
Handling insecure environments
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1year with the possibility of extension
Duty Station: Nairobi
Travel: 40%
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
