Data Officer at SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE (SIF)

Details:

The tasks below are not exhaustive and due to the nature of the role, mission and organization, flexibility is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with different departments GFD/Nutrition and their Managers to ensure appropriate collection of data on each respective department.
• Ensures entry of all data identified by project managers into the appropriate data management system while ensuring quality of data.
• Knows and ensures proper use of software used for recording (i.e. Fuchia, Epi Info, etc.).
• Ensures accuracy of the data entered into the project’s database on a regular basis, according to SIF protocols and carry out regular back-ups.
• Assists in the development of new data collection formats when necessary for each department
• Provides regular statistical reports for the medical national and expatriate team, as well as informing his/her supervisor of any missing information, major changes on the activity or big differences in data. Supports his/her supervisor on the preparation of monthly report.
• Develops awareness to the communities on the purpose of data collection in order to maximize efforts and meet the required objectives.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, questionnaires and other data collection activity as required.
• Collects, compiles, stores and manages data from the collected information.
• Reviews and regularly verifies if the registered information is accurate and up to date.
• Submits timely data collection reports and other corresponding reports, such as expense reports if required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Essential proven computer literacy with Bachelor degree/HND in Statistics, or Mathematics or any related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years experience in data management.
• Excellent analysis, evaluation and technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hausa language
• Excellent problem solving and management skills.
• Interact effectively and professionally with the community stakeholders to neutralize any misgivings regarding the inspection process.
• Ability to anticipate unusual situations and make quick and responsible decisions