ICT4D Officer US Non-profit Jobs – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job: ICT4D Officer

Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: MEAL Specialist

About US:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary:  The ICT4D Officer will support CRS and partner MEAL staff in their geospatial mapping and data visualization needs to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide responsive, professional service and technical support to ensure efficient operation and use of the project database and information and communication (ICT) technologies. You will conduct data analysis and generate reports as required. You will be responsible for designing and rolling out systems for remote or mobile data collection and integration with reporting systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scoping key stakeholder data visualisation needs to ensure Power BI reports provide data driven solutions to their work needs.
• Develops standard operating procedures and systems for data collection, storage and analysis of data
• Support the development of data collection methodologies, processing and information management for the different project activities using ICT4D solutions;
• Provide ready access to data for real-time monitoring through data reports interfaced with dynamic graphics using cloud-based reporting tools and dynamic dashboards, to enable decision makers to produce evidence based reports.
• Produce informative and interactive project maps of high quality that highlight the geographic coverage and achievements of the different project interventions using approved mapping software.
• Build project-based staff capacity on data management and sharing protocols to ensure data privacy and data security standards are followed when collecting and disseminating information.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to project based staff using project promoted ICT4D solutions and project database;
• Document the best practices, lessons learned and innovations on the use of ICT4D solutions (mapping and data visualization) for project learning and knowledge management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ICT4D Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in statistics, computer science, software engineering, information management, geo-information systems or related area.
• At least three years of progressive experience in database management working with humanitarian and development assistance, preferably with an international NGO.
• Experience in database management using Microsoft Access, SQL Server and Excel required.
• Experience in using mapping software such as ArcGIS is required.
• Experience in creating data visualization dashboards (e.g. Reporting services, Tableau, Access, Zoho Reports, Dundas Dashboards, PowerBI).
• Has experience working with ICT4D in MEAL system (e.g. iFormBuilder, CommCare, ODK) preferred.
• Experience working with Windows Server 2012
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Demonstrated experience building ICT capacity with professional staff
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Basic understanding of business analysis concepts and best practice
• Fluency in oral and written English with ability to write technical reports required.
• Basic competency in MEAL in Design
• Solid competency in Monitoring
• Basic competency in Evaluation
• Solid competency in Accountability
• Basic competency in Learning
• Basic competency in Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Solid competency in ICT for MEAL
• Basic competency in MEAL in Management.

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

How to Apply:

All candidates should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org. Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject

line of the email, copy and paste – ICT4DOFFICERMOROTO only. All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read.

NB: Only selected candidates will be notified

Deadline: 24^th February 2021