Data Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters to save lives, build resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. Established in 2000, Relief International operates in 16 countries, including some of the most fragile regions such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The organization focuses on providing essential services in Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods, aiming to create a foundation for community resilience. Relief International works closely with local actors to develop safe, inclusive, and evidence-based programming that is sensitive to conflicts and climate challenges, ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most.

Job Overview:
The Data Management Officer is a crucial role within Relief International, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, quality, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and confidentiality of project data across all operational areas. This position involves managing and maintaining project databases, overseeing digital data collection systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring efficient data management workflows in line with organizational policies. The officer will support the implementation of OCHA-funded humanitarian activities by ensuring systematic data collection, entry, verification, validation, analysis, storage, and reporting. This role is vital for evidence-based decision-making, effective project monitoring, beneficiary tracking, and timely reporting, aligning with approved project objectives and donor requirements. The Data Management Officer will also supervise IT assistants, provide technical guidance to field teams, and ensure reliable data storage, backup, and recovery procedures, thereby contributing to operational efficiency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Data Management Officer's duties include developing and maintaining project databases, beneficiary registration records, and reporting tools. They will collect, consolidate, and organize data from field teams, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Regular data cleaning, validation, and verification will be conducted to identify discrepancies and maintain data integrity. The officer will prepare periodic data summaries and reports for program management, track project indicators, and support documentation of project achievements. They will manage beneficiary lists, ensure compliance with eligibility criteria, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Additionally, the officer will coordinate with various teams to ensure timely data submission and provide technical guidance to field staff on data management procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a related field. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation, or program reporting is required, preferably within a humanitarian or development context. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, and experience with digital data collection platforms are essential. Familiarity with humanitarian project indicators and donor reporting is desirable, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Management, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Economics. This educational background is essential for understanding data management principles and practices necessary for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of relevant experience in data management, information management, monitoring and evaluation, or program reporting. Experience in managing beneficiary databases and humanitarian project datasets is preferred, along with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with digital data collection platforms.

Languages:
A good command of both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication and coordination with field teams and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The Data Management Officer will report directly to the Project Manager and will coordinate closely with various teams to ensure the availability of accurate project information. The role is full-time and involves working in a challenging humanitarian environment. Relief International emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and abuse, and all staff are expected to adhere to the organization's code of conduct and safeguarding policies. The performance of the Data Management Officer will be assessed based on the timeliness and accuracy of database updates, the completeness of beneficiary records, and compliance with data protection standards.