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ABOUT THE JOB

The overall objective of the Information Management Officer (IMO) is to collect operational statistics from all DRC-HDP MA teams/projects and enter the operational data/statistics into the relevant DRC-HDP database and support with MAPA IPs IMSMA data inputting/reports; prepare HMA-required GIS maps and maintain close coordination and communication with MAPA IPs on IMSMA-related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the operations department in analyzing the statistics data sent from the field.
• Support the MIS section of MAPA three days a week, while supporting from DRC offices two days a week, for data inputting into IMSMA.
• Update the main operations database and keep relevant reports stored on the shared drives & DRC OneDrive to be accessed by relevant staff.
• Prepare standard monthly IMSMA reports in a timely manner for DRC-HDP operations, and send them to relevant NMAA ROs
• Maintain operation data backup every week on the hard disk.
• Collect required information from the IMSMA system according to the needs of the operation department.
• Work as a liaison between the DMAC MIS section and HDP field command staff in regard to inaccuracies in terms of field documentation e.g. completion reports, NTS, or cancellation.
• Design and provide maps when required for donors, proposals, DMAC and DRC-HDP operation reports.
• Liaise with the DMAC/MIS section with the instructions of HMAM related to the GIS map.
• Co-operate and assist the DRC-HDP operation department, TA and Regional MAM to provide the map.
• Configure and Update MAPA Land Release and EORE Prioritization Indicators using IMSMA and GIS Analysis.
• Provide training to DRC-HDP field command staff in terms of reporting, IMSMA forms, or GIS mapping where required.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of national mine action databases and associated reporting tools.
• Plan, design, develop and maintain new and existing databases including modification, testing and implementation of data scripts.
• Provide programmatic guidance to team members and ensure that all database programming adheres to the specified requirements and best practices.
• Running DQC tools and provide evidence-based data analysis and visualization to support decision-making processes.
• Attend relevant meetings/training related to information management systems or GIS provided by DMAC or any other stakeholder.
• Any other reasonability/ tasks outlined by the HMA Operation Support Manager.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Two years’ work experience in the mine action program
• One year work experience in DATA collection and DATA entry
• One year experience with GIS and mapping
• One year experience in the IMSMA process and report analyses

Education/qualifications:

• High school
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Computer programs course diploma/certificate (MS office, excel, word, and access)

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari – Fluent
• English - Advanced

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below.  All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=171966&DepartmentId=19150&MediaId=5