ERD Information Management Officer

The ERD Information Management Officer will be responsible for maintaining the data and information management systems and act as the data focal point for the program, as implemented directly or with partners. The IM Officer will coordinate data and information management between the ERD and also between the implementing partners, and the Information Management Team at the MEAL Unit/SMART Team.

Major Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities (80%)
Participate and support in all beneficiary selection for ERD programming based on provided criteria including; Multipurpose Cash, Cash-for-Work, Vocational training and Apprenticeship, Micro-enterprise grant support, and Agriculture and Livestock projects; and review partner database the need arises.
Provide insight and recommendations on improved selection techniques and criteria alongside technical managers, and line supervisor.
Generate Quick Response (QR) codes for IRC and (when required) partner cash delivery programs.
Ensure that all program data collected include the minimum of information that is required for follow-up and conduction of the Post-Distribution/Delivery Monitoring (PDM) Assessments and end-line evaluations. E.g. beneficiary numbers.
Support the formulation of the M&E Matrix and plans to address donor and IRC indicator reporting requirements.
Support the program and partner staff with the use of the new technology systems and tools.
Provide training and support field enumerators and partners on data capture, analysis, and use.
Support data capture processes to ensure they are implemented according to plans and agreed standards.
Work closely with the IM and T4P Manager and the sector IM Officers on conducting regular data reviews.
Provide analysis of information and data to address reporting requirements and internal learning.
Assist in regular reporting for donors and internal reports as the need arises.
Support the draft of mobile/digital data collection surveys for the field teams and coordinate with the MEAL/SMART team.
Maintain the program-specific portion of data collection, analysis, and warehousing platforms, so they are well organized and accessible and in line with data privacy regulations.
Systematically review datasets for deficiencies or errors based on data quality SOPs and correct any possible incompatibilities.
Develop and support in handling ERD’s information management systems, platforms, and databases - including developing improved visualization and access to program data for program managers and project leads.
Support ERD team in the analysis of program outcomes and findings through timely and accurate data visualizations and insight for ad-hoc needs and project reflection meetings.
Lead submission of accurate and timely 4/5W reports to relevant Clusters and Working Groups.
Support ERD Coordinator and Managers in providing ERD-specific reporting to the IRC’s Global Technical Unit.
Capacity Building (10%)
Build the capacity of ERD program and partners’ staff in relevant technical and management competencies, such as Washington Group Question sets, QR code generation and use, and registration form usage.
Communication (10%)
Support timely information-sharing regarding IM challenges and needs.
Conduct regular data review meetings with the partners.
Coordinate closely with the SMART team to acquire all relevant and required support.
Attend relevant 4/5W meetings and training, as well as any other relevant reporting meetings held by Clusters and Working groups (i.e. Food Security and Livelihood Cluster, Early Recovery Cluster, Cash Working Group) and maintain close connections with their relevant IMOs.
Work with ERD Technical Unit focal points to share learning on ERD data collection and usage and when needed support the roll out improved processes and technology.

Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: ERD Coordinator, and dotted line with ERD knowledge management manager.
Position directly Supervises: N/A
Position Technically Supervised/supported by: IM and T4P Manager (SMART Team)
Key Internal Contacts: SMART team, program staff, partner staff, IRC Technical Unit staff
Key External Contacts: Implementing partners, IMOs in coordination platforms (i.e., ER cluster, FSL cluster, working groups)