Information Management Officer

Danish Refugee Council

Kyiv, Ukraine

You will be responsible for the management, analysis and sharing of data related to programming activities as well as DRC’s population of concern, with the aim to provide reliable, quality and comprehensive information that supports the development of an evidence-based humanitarian response.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and manage the online database for DRC’s beneficiaries.
  • Implement the features and user interfaces like dashboards and databases.
  • Architect efficient and reusable front-end systems that drive complex web applications.
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve the product on their feedback.
  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
  • Developing scripts (using TypeScript) to update or migrate existing dataset to ensure consistency.
  • Conduct data analysis and identify pertinent variables, trends, and patterns providing valuable
  • insights for informed decision-making.
  • Support Team Leaders in technical application of the database in instances where the data entry is undertaken by programme staff.
  • Support programme colleagues in case of any technical difficulties or questions regarding the database and IM in general; provide trainings for colleagues on how to use the database.
  • Generate monitoring reports and perform backup operations; contribute to the formatting and development of documents regarding collected data.
  • Perform data quality checks of the database on a weekly basis, reporting any issues and changes to the IM manager.
  • Ensure information regarding beneficiaries is consolidated into one database and is up-to-date; identify missing data and follow up with Team Leaders.
  • Support in providing beneficiary lists and data for monitoring activities, including PDM and evaluation reports.
  • Apply data program techniques and procedures.
  • In line with DRC’s Information Management SoPs, keep all data protected and confidential.

Requirements:

  • University degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Social Sciences or a relevant field.
  • Experience with Typescript, including concepts like generic, asynchronous and functional programming.
  • Knowledge of KoBo or other ODK-based applications.
  • Experience with React.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and optimizing front end performance.
  • Advanced level of English language proficiency;  Fluency in Ukrainian.
  • Confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proven abilities in data collection, compilation, analysis and reporting with ability to write in a clear and concise manner and effective oral communication.
  • Knowledge and skills in using ArcGIS/ESRI software will be considered an advantage.

Source: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=174517&DepartmentId=19100&MediaId=5