Humanity and Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs and improving their living conditions. HI is a non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making organization.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program MEAL Manager, the Data Management and Communication Officer is responsible for the implementation and exploitation of data collection and operational data management (DM) systems to support project and program steering by providing access to up-to-date, reliable, and relevant data and generating quality communication materials. He/she will also be responsible to compile key communication messages to be shared with the donor and other internal and external actors.

 KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategy and Steering

·         Helps to define the MEAL action plan (Data Management (DM) section), implements this action plan, and monitors it.

·         Participates in strengthening the data and information management skills of staff and partners

·         Develop communication results, including parameters for the delivery of effective events and media engagements with government, donors, partners, and others.

Standards and expertise

Defines the data management and database systems

·         Implements, exploits, and develops the data management system

·         Mobile data collection

·         Develop and maintain the database

·         Visualization tools /dashboards

·         Develop communication/media materials

·         Geographic data systems

·         Archiving of data sets

·         Ensures the coherency and integration of these systems

·         Share communication, media, and visibility engagements internally and externally.

Ensures the quality of data and compliance with HI (Humanity & Inclusion) standards

•     Trains the teams in charge of data collection and processing (HI and partners);

•     Implements procedures for quality control and the definition of data flows;

•     Ensures the rollout of internal data management standards;

•     Contributes to data transfer exercises between HQ and the field.

Operational implementation

Supports operational teams with data analysis and use

·         Produce visualizations and analyses of statistics in accordance with needs at projects and program levels;

·         Helps operational teams to interpret their data and use it for decision-making purposes;

·         Ensures the internal and external dissemination of data by means of adapted communication formats.

Puts mechanisms in place to guarantee the protection of beneficiaries’ personal data

·         Coordinates the implementation of operational procedures and an action plan to reinforce data protection;

·         Trains/sensitizes the program teams on good data protection practices;

·         Ensures the security of databases.

Communication and Media Engagement

-       Generate content (print and multimedia) on the program for external and internal use

-       Work collaboratively with international and national media outlets, and the government communications directorate to document program results for program-related reporting and advocacy.

Advocacy and resource mobilization:

-       Contribute to the development of advocacy material by ensuring the document is informed by gender-sensitive and inclusive data. 

-       Contribute to the organization of annual advocacy events on the HI Ethiopia program

Emergency preparedness and response

Contributes to the program’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his/her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.

Job Requirements

Qualification, Experiences, and Skills:

-       Minimum University degree in computer science, data management, statistics, and related social sciences.

-       6 years of relevant experience for BA holders or 4 years for MA degrees preferably in INGOs.

-       Experience in Data management, data structuring, and data quality

-       Experience in Power Bi and other data management and visualization systems

-       Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis

-       Knowledge of responsible data management

-       Strong knowledge and understanding of donor reporting and communication requirements.

-       Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills producing high-quality materials (in English- and other local languages).

 engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensure timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties of the HI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

How to Apply

• Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should fill in the attached application form.  CLIK HERE and submit it with a 1-page motivation letter through email recruitment@ethiopia.hi.org 

Please clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email otherwise it will be rejected automatically.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview no phone calls, please

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and persons with disability.