Data Management Officer

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, Statistics, Computer Science, Social Work, Development Studies, or related field.
  
• Additional certification in data management, database systems, or information systems is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, preferably within protection or humanitarian programming.
  
• Proven experience working with protection data systems (e.g., CPIMS, GBVIMS, or similar).
  
• Experience in data analysis, dashboard development, and donor reporting.
  

1. Data Management and Systems Strengthening

• Design, maintain, and improve data management systems for protection programming (e.g., CPIMS/GBVIMS or similar platforms).
  
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data entry by caseworkers and field teams.
  
• Develop and maintain data management plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data flow diagrams.
  
• Conduct regular data quality checks (DQAs) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
  

2. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse protection data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and service needs.
  
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and donor reports.
  
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and statistical summaries to support program decision-making.
  

3. Data Protection and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational data protection policies and international standards (e.g., CPIMS SOPs, IASC data protection guidelines).
  
• Safeguard sensitive protection data, especially concerning children, GBV survivors, and other vulnerable groups.
  
• Control database access and maintain user permissions.
  

4. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Train case workers, Protection Officers, and field staff on data collection tools and information management systems.
  
• Develop user guides, training materials, and refresher sessions.
  
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting and technical support.
  

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Support

• Collaborate with MEAL teams to ensure alignment between indicators, tools, and reporting systems.
  
• Support development and revision of data collection tools.
  
• Contribute to evaluations, assessments, and learning reviews.
  
• Ensure indicators are properly defined, tracked, and reported.
  

6. Coordination and Collaboration

• Work closely with Protection Managers, Coordinators, and field teams to ensure data informs programming.
  
• Support inter-agency information sharing mechanisms where appropriate and compliant.
  
• Participate in protection working group data initiatives as required.