ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Rooted in Trust project works to combat COVID-19 rumors and misinformation in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Brazil, Mali, DRC, Sudan and South Sudan. We work to create impact at the local level and inform approaches to rumor management at the global level. The project is supported by a Global Technical Advisory team made up of media, humanitarian, data science and information management experts.
In Phase I of the project, we collected more than 19 thousand rumors in 14 languages and supported more than 30 local trusted information providers. In this critical phase of the pandemic, we will build on these efforts to listen and respond to the information challenges faced by vulnerable groups in humanitarian contexts, encouraging open dialogue between citizens and scientists and stronger and more collaborative partnerships between information providers (such as local media) and humanitarian and health sources.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Information Management Officer (IMO) is responsible for ensuring optimal practices in data collection, storage and security within the Mali project. The IMO will work closely with the Data Analyst and project partners to collect, understand and respond to rumor data. The IMO will be responsible for helping to train and mentor the partners in Internews’ Social Listening methodologies including data collection as well as overseeing data quality, cleaning and storage practices and supporting the Data Analyst to visualize data trends.
LOGISTICS
This is a remote-first position. The ideal candidate is based in Mali; however, remote candidates based elsewhere will also be considered. You must have work authorization in your location that does not require sponsorship from Internews.
Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING
We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
- Collate and clean up data from different data streams (face-to-face, listening groups, social media, local media, etc.) to enable data analysis in a consistent and continuous way;
- Provide training to relevant partners to improve qualitative data collection;
- Ensure timely, consistent and accurate documentation of data to help turn qualitative data into useful content for vulnerable populations;
- Provide regular updates to the Data Analyst on relevant topics and trends and support the editorial processes to turn data trends into engaging content for target audiences;
- Support the Data Analyst to create appealing visualizations to communicate data findings;
- Support a team of Community Liaison s to maintain data collection best practices and minimum standards;
- Support the project lead with other tasks as and when needed; and
- Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values. QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong research, information management and/or monitoring and evaluation in development/humanitarian contexts
- An understanding of basic data quality and cleaning processes
- Strong data management skills, including thorough understanding of qualitative and quantitative data
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience designing and visualizing qualitative data in reports
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French
- Fluency in other local languages an advantage (Bambara, Puehl, and/or Dogon)
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of, and commitment towards, editorial values of the project
- Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good humored and flexible
- Creativity and curiosity
- Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, teamwork, facilitation and presentation skills
- Awareness of, and familiarity with, the issues and dynamics of the COVID-19 response in Mali and/or other health crises in humanitarian contexts a strong asset, but not required
Note: This position is posted in a High Physical Risk location. Conditions in the field may include, but are not limited to, the following: compound living quarters, limited mobility outside of designated areas, limited in-country medical care or pharmacy, limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables, limited access to high-speed internet, dress code requirements, unaccompanied posting, and required advanced safety and security training. If selected for an interview for this position, ensure you discuss specifics of living and working in this unique operating environment and consider them at length during the recruitment process.
How to apply
To apply, please submit CV and optionally a cover letter via our Careers page.