HAITI Education Cluster Information Management Specialist at Save the Children

Education Cluster Information Management Specialist

The Opportunity

The Information Manager is a core Cluster Coordination team member. The purpose of this post is to manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is important for the Cluster participants to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions.

The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. S/he supports the SC´s Programme Team and Education Cluster in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Education Cluster (in the local and national level) in operationalizing education monitoring systems.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential

1. University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to information management, Management Information systems (MIS). Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications.
2. At least 7/10 years progressively responsible humanitarian work experience with UN and/or NGO, including information management in the first phase of a major emergency response relevant to the cluster.
3. At least two years of experience in Education Information Management or Education program management.
4. Establish and maintain information databases that consolidate, analyse and report/disseminate information critical to decision making.
5. Formal training in cluster information management.
6. Demonstrable understanding of international humanitarian response and co-ordination mechanisms
7. Excellent knowledge of MS Excel or MS Access (e.g. pivot tables and functions); proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analysing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports; knowledge of establishing and managing basic websites (e.g. UNOCHA’s Humanitarian Response platform); proven skills in using GIS and map-making packages, and in web design and software development are an asset
8. Experience of high-level co-ordination and chairing of meetings
9. The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
10. Fluency in French

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.