Fresher Information Management Assistant NGO Job Opportunities – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Title: Information Management Assistant
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Job Summary: The purpose of the Information Management Project Assistant position is to support the implementation of the day to day activities of the digital communication hub and assist the team in coordinating all related activities remotely in the field. The position ensures effective quality control, planning of activities, monitor implementation, provides advice and technical support in West Nile and makes sure that resources are used effectively.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the Focal Point for NRC West Nile on the “Smart RRM initiative”.
- Liaise with program manager, CC coordinator, M&E and specialist for the design of campaigns (collection and dissemination of information) on digital platform.
- Support the implementation of campaigns to ensure implementation according to plans and agreed standards.
- Guarantee information flow, storage and archiving of data.
- Ensure the protection of data according to NRC’s standard requirement.
- Provide quality control and oversight of the data that is being collected, and identifies and addresses errors in collection or input.
- Provide training and support to NRC and partner staff on data capture, analysis, and use.
- Liaise with other units on areas of common responsibility.
- Support and contribute to the development of data management systems through documentation, implementation, and coordination of standardized information flows.
- Produce detailed, relevant and high-quality qualitative and quantitative reports and alerts as requested.
- Participate in documentation of the project for lessons learnt and provide inputs and feedback to NRC Global Smart RRM initiative team.
- Compile relevant monthly reports as per project requirements.
- Prepare workplan and ensure proper implementation by the information management assistants.
- Provide capacity building as required to information management assistant.
- Provide appraisal and development plans according to NRC’s policies.
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Support in managing NRC digital communication hub in West Nile.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Information Management Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least two years of experience working on information hub management.
- Previous experience on managing information hubs.
- Skills and knowledge on information management and IT (software and networks).
- Experience working in a project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Experience with community-based projects/activities.
- Professional knowledge of IT and software management.
- Skills in monitoring and evaluation would be beneficial.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Personal Qualities
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environment
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 12th August 2020