Data Officer

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate closely and assist with colleagues in completing the M&E tasks
• Acts as a liaison between the SI unit and other units particularly relevant to collecting data needed by the M&E unit for indicator development.
• Enter the program data into the database when needed
• Prepare data for entry into databases, participate in the data entry and establish data entry priorities and procedures.
• Conduct routine quality checks on data to ensure data integrity.
• Follow up and send reminders of the data collection tools and verification sources of the indicators
• Maintain all data-related files (hard and soft copies) in appropriate filing systems.
• Assist in developing the suitable data collection & monitoring tools and checklists to be used in different units’ activities
• Travel and undergo field monitoring visits (when applicable) to training sites in different governorates to make sure the agreed-upon data collection tools are standardized and used appropriately
• Conduct awareness sessions (if needed) to the governorates’ project managers/admins to ensure their proper use of data collection & other tools as required by the SI unit
• Orient the SBCC /SD admin staff on the flow of data and data collection
• Provide support to the M&E unit by following up any missing data/records related to training or other activities particularly those related to the reported indicators.
• Organize meetings as required with the support officers of other units when facing non-compliance to the data collection
• Report to the M&E Manager in a timely manner on any challenges related to data collection
• Provide support to reporting and other deliverables to ensure they are ready on time.
• Take meeting minutes and circulate notes and/or action items after meetings.
• Other duties as assigned within the capacity of his/her field of profession

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree is required.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Computer and graphics skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, other data visualization tools).
• Ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate
• Ability to file and maintain documents/records.
• Ability to work across all units and have good relationship with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective member of the team
• Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment,
• Familiarity with administrative duties.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Written and spoken English and Arabic required