The overall purpose of the role:
The IM
Specialist will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating
information related to displacement predictions modelling and protection
information monitoring for Danish Refugee Council (DRC) EAGL Regional Office.
The successful candidate will support the organization’s efforts to protect
vulnerable populations, anticipate, prepare for, and respond to displacement
crises. They will work closely with the organization’s teams to ensure that
accurate and timely information is available for decision-making.
Responsibilities
Anticipatory
Action (AA) Initiative
Develop and maintain displacement
predictions models using relevant tools and techniques
Attend relevant meetings and
conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in protection
information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
Develop and produce regular reports on
displacement trends, necessary visualizations, maps and other visual aids
Participate in the organization’s
emergency response efforts as needed
Protection Monitoring
Develop and maintain protection
information monitoring systems including set up of data collection tools and
databases
Compile regular reports, develop
necessary visualizations on project performance for use by both internal and
external stakeholders
Conduct regular analysis of data to
assess project progress, identify trends and inform decision making
Assist in the development of
proposals, reports, and other communications materials related to protection
information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
MEAL
Support
Develop and maintain data management
systems and databases to support protection information monitoring and
displacement predictions modelling
Collaborate with internal and external
partners to ensure that data and information are accurate and up-to-date
Provide technical assistance and
capacity building support to field staff on data collection, analysis, and
management
Travel to field locations as needed
Qualifications
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s
five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You
focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve
relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take
ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and
speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act
in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications and Experience
At least 3 years of experience in
information management, data analysis, or a related field
Conversant with R programming language
(Additional knowledge of Python is an advantage)
Bachelor’s degree in information
management, statistics, computer science, or a related field
Certification in R Program or relevant
data analytics course
Experience with displacement
predictions modelling using relevant tools such as ArcGIS, R, or Python
Knowledge on protection monitoring and
experience with Protection Information Management (PIM) Systems
Experience working in humanitarian
contexts and field work in South Sudan is a plus
Demonstrated experience with
electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA,
SurveyCTO etc)
Skills:
Proficient in R programming language
Excellent analytical skills and
attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge on SQL
Knowledge of Python is an added
advantage
Experience with GIS software is an
added advantage
How To Apply
