Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Information Management Officer to support the Mixed Migration Centre – North Africa with with the management of quantitative data collected by 4Mi Monitors in North Africa.
The post holder plays an important role within the team in ensuring high quality standards for the data collected on a daily basis by the 4Mi. He/she will be a go-to person within the team and within the MMC global network for survey, data collection and data management questions.
About the job
Under the supervision of the Regional Manager in Tunis, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting advanced quantitative data analysis of emerging mixed migration trends; contributing to better use of data and data validation processes; contributing to research projects; producing research outputs and quarterly donor reports; convening and organizing trainings and capacity building initiatives, among other responsibilities. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Data Management
- Work closely with the Information Management and Analysis Officer to support the 4Mi team with migrating collected data into datasets in appropriate formats (such as .dta or .csv or .nvp);
- Implement data cleaning and data validation tasks on a weekly basis according to internal procedures;
- Lead on coding and labelling variables to be used in qualitative and quantitative analysis;
- Assist the 4Mi Manager to improve data-related SOPs;
- Serve as a focal point for data management in the region by compiling quantitative data from relevant secondary sources;
Data Collection
- Ensure the maintenance of the electronic data collection solution;
- Prepare and conduct the training of 4Mi monitors on the questionnaire and the data collection software;
Data Analysis and Visualization
- Support with the visualization of data, including GIS data, using relevant software such as QGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Excel;
- Contribute to the quantitative analysis data of 4Mi data using relevant software applications such as Excel, STATA and/or R in support to the Research agenda;
- Stay up-to-date on the latest mixed migration research from the North Africa region and along the Eastern,Western, and Central Mediterranean Routes;
Other
- Assist the team with administrative or any other tasks related to the 4Mi.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least two-year experience working in quantitative research. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- Demonstrated experience in data management, cleaning, validation, storage;
- Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, SurveyCTO…);
- Demonstrated experience in the training in data collection teams;
- Experience in GIS theory and GIS software (including QGIS, ArcGIS, CARTODB…) is an asset;
- Experience in quantitative analysis highly desired including the use of relevant software applications (Excel, STATA, SPSS, R, Python…) is highly desirable;
- Demonstrated understanding of current mixed migration debates and dynamics in the region is an asset;
- Previous experience working with international NGOs is an asset;
- Enthusiastic about learning, pushing limits, and finding new solutions;
- Strong verbal and written communication aptitude;
- Strong attention to details and rigor in dealing with quantitative data
- Degree in statistics, economics, data analysis, orany relevant computer science degree
- Full professional proficiency in English and French
Desirable
- Arabic is an asset
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 6 Months
Band: H
Start date: 21 September 2020.
Type of Contract: Expatriate or National
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
More Information
- Job City Tunis
