International NGO Safety Organisation Information Manager Jobs in Kenya

International NGO Safety Organisation Information Manager Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

As the Information Manager, you are responsible for understanding all Conflict & Humanitarian Data Centre (CHDC) data entry, capabilities, storage, and security. You will hire, manage, and train your team. You are the focal point for CHDC and the Partner’s Portal (IPP). In addition, you will provide technical support to the programs team for creating visualizations and dashboards. This position reports to the Deputy Director.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Management

Supervise and support Information unit staff

Provide technical trainings and recruit the team

Maintain data security practices and confidentiality

Advise the country program on best practices in cybersecurity and information management

Conflict & Humanitarian Data Centre (CHDC)

Be the focal point of CHDC and understand the methodology with expert knowledge of the platform

Ensure that information recorded is correctly categorized, promptly updated, and is properly accessed

Monitor, assess, and continuously improve the accuracy and precision of data collected

Provide CHDC training and inductions to staff

INSO Partners Portal (IPP)

Be the focal point of IPP and understand the registration process

Guide the partners through the registration process and provide solutions to questions about the system

Monitor and update the registration of INSO partners

Visualization activities

Fill information needs and sources in collaboration with the team

Aggregate data for analysis and presentation

Produce high quality maps, graphs, and other products to support INSO’s analysis and facilitate NGOs’ understanding of the conflict

Provide visual-relevant inputs to field missions

Technical Reference

Support the Training Manager in providing and designing technical trainings to staff and partners as required

Train Information staff on data-entry responsibilities and data integrity

Manage and regularly update SharePoint folders with relevant materials

Requirements

Essential

Master’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, GIS, or relevant field

Fluency in English

3 or more years of experience in data

management and visualization, in a similar humanitarian organization and context

Experience with Power BI and DAX, or similar BI software (such as Tableau)

Knowledge of database management using SQL

Knowledge in scripting languages such as Python or R

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to GIS and the management of information in crises contexts

Staff management experience

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of Arabic

Previous working experience in Sudan

Staff management experience

Experience with ArcGIS and strong technical skills including creating topologically correct shapefiles and geodatabases.

Prior knowledge of relevant region context is an asset, working experience in this region a plus.

Working experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly with NGOs

Personal Attributes

Ability to identify issues, analyse, and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.

A strong attention to detail

Excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills

Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and practices

Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.

Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for his/her own actions.

Be able to work under pressure.

Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.

Capacity to work in multicultural environments.

How to Apply

Please submit completed applications to jobs@sdn.ngosafety.org and reference ‘Information Manager’ in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:

An updated CV

A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.

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