Handicap International “HI” (operating as Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

HI is currently opening a multi-sectoral life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable Ukrainian Refugees transiting through Moldova or staying in the country, as well as to the most vulnerable Moldovan population. His objective in the country is to strengthen and support access to mental health and psychosocial support; physical rehabilitation services, and inclusive humanitarian action.

Based in Chisinau, the information management officer ensures the implementation and exploitation of data collection and operational information management (IM) systems to support project and programme steering by providing access to up-to-date, reliable and relevant data.

Responsibility 1: Standards and expertise

Activities

Implements, exploits and develops the information management system

-         Mobile data collection

-         Databases

-         Visualization tools /dashboards

-         Geographic information systems

-         Indicator production

-         Archiving of data sets

Ensures the coherency and integration of these systems

Responsibility 2: Ensures the quality of data and compliance with HI standards

Activities

-         Trains the teams in charge of data collection and processing (HI and partners)

-         Implements procedures for quality control and the definition of information flows;

-         Ensures the rollout of internal data management standards;

-         Contributes to data transfer exercises between HQ and the field.

Responsibility 3: Operational implementation

Activities

1: Supports operational teams with data analysis and use

-         Produce visualisations and analyses of statistics in accordance with needs at projects and programme level;

-         Helps operational teams to interpret their data and use it for decision-making purposes;

-         Ensures the internal and external dissemination of data by means of adapted communication formats.

2: Puts mechanisms in place to guarantee the protection of beneficiaries’ personal data

-         Carries out impact analyses of data protection on the programme;

-         Coordinates the implementation of operational procedures and an action plan to reinforce data protection;

-         Trains/sensitises the programme teams on good data protection practices;

-         Ensures the security of databases.

3: Contributes to the external representation and promotion of HI’s IM expertise

-         Upon request, represents HI’s IM expertise in all relevant networks in his or her geographical area of intervention.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Qualification(s):

University degree in computer science specialising in data/information management OR University degree in mathematics /statistics

Experience (type and amount of experience) :

Minimum 2 years of experience in data management

Experience working for an NGO

Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document) :

Information management strategy, data structuring and data quality

Excellent computer skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Good multi-tasking skills

Good understanding of NGO principles and procedures

Personal qualities:

Excellent communication skills and diplomacy

Ability to follow instructions and to be a member of a team

Flexibility

Strong attention to details

Good organizational skills

Practical, dynamic and solution oriented

Open to cultural differences

Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress

Emotional maturity