Food Security and Livelihood Database Officer at ACTED

ACTED has been committed since 1993, to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED, headquartered in Paris, France is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 37 countries towards 14 million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development. Over 5,000 staff are dedicated to implementing and developing our projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood Database Officer

Location: Monguno, Borno

About the job

Acted Nigeria Mission operates throughout the North East Region of Nigeria. Due to the nature of operations, the geographical locations in which we as a mission deliver humanitarian aid, the unpredictable and ever-changing context, staff accountability procedures, the importance of effective communications and the concern of staff safety and security during any field deployments within this context is of a huge concern:
This position falls under the direct supervision of the project manager. The Data Base Officer plays an integral part in the development and implementation of the Food Assistance project being implemented by ACTED. The database officer is in charge of maintaining an updated program database, supporting the field teams in the analysis of the information and data gathered, and data management in the ACTED program area.

Responsibilities

The design and management of operational databases and data sheets
Code and work with ODK and Kobo applications for Android platforms
Maintaining updated program databases
Entering data provided into the appropriate software AND data analysis
Ability to create a formal site monitoring tool for handheld devices (phones, tablets), site residence database and monthly demographic reports sensitive and humane manner (Create) and maintain distribution muster roll and reporting tools.
Installing and maintaining a small computer network (server + 3 to 6). Resolving issues in all IT related distribution registration Ensure timely and adequate registration of IDPs in / out camp, including identification of persons with specific needs in coordination with protection partners.
Maintaining the beneficiaries’ database updating this database daily based on new arrivals and new departures
Promptly complying with requests for demographic information by ACTED’s FOOD DISTRIBUTION team and by other partners/stakeholders
Monitor status of the population and highlighting trends
Any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a University Degree in Statistics / IT / Computer Sciences, or closely related field
Languages: English required (Hausa and Kanuri– added advantage)
Experienced with use of Excel, Access, SPSS, and other statistical packages

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of computer-based software development and data/information management with NGO ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
Experience in MIS / Data Management
Technical skills such as Microsoft Office, ODK, and Kobo
Technical skills in using tablets/cells and Android devices for data collection
Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills: