JOB PURPOSE:

The position holder will support the development and implementation of the LEGO Project, as well as the manual and digital programme management information system. In collaboration with the IT at BRAC Uganda and BRAC International (BI) head office (HO) technology for development (T4D) unit, where necessary or if deemed best fit. The officer is expected to foster continuous LEGO project MIS improvement and innovation, ensure quality delivery and usage of the MIS platforms (digital and manual), and maximise possible program quality output data collection, collating, analysing, and presenting to the project team for decision making at the respective Country.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the SPLASH project team in developing data collection, reporting, presentation tools, templates, and protocols.
• Support to develop, test, and implement guidelines on MIS implementation as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the SPLASH project team to ensure the data displayed in the reports & dashboards is representative and similar to the actual and what is being reported in key SPLASH project reports or communications internally and externally.
• Generate visualization products such as dashboards, maps, charts, and infographics that show findings, summarized and customized information for internal and external presentations.
• Support the SPLASH project staff, manager, and the MEL team in the implementation of data quality audits.
• Work closely with the MEL team to support in the MIS data verification.
• Follow up with SPLASH project regional managers regularly so that they can ensure timely and high-quality programmatic data entry and reporting by the Regional Managers, Branch Managers, Program Assistants, and other frontline staff as applicable.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding to establish a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Social Science, Computer Science, Project Management or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the development and implementation of both digital and manual management information systems and/or database management in the NGO/INGO environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of technology-based information management, including computer hardware and software systems, Familiarity and competence in using various digital data management platforms such as Taro works-salesforce, CommCare, Power BI, ONA, and Tableau, Strong information management and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word proficiency),Proven skills in analysing statistical information and problem-solving, Data analysis using statistical packages such as Stata and/or SPSS will be an advantage, Skills in training materials development and staff capacity building.
• Training facilitation skills, Proactive, independent worker, highly motivated and able to use initiative to a significant degree, enthusiastic, Exhibit empathy and positive interpersonal skills, including cultural competence, Report writing skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

• Support the SPLASH project team in developing data collection, reporting, presentation tools, templates, and protocols.
• Support to develop, test, and implement guidelines on MIS implementation as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the SPLASH project team to ensure the data displayed in the reports & dashboards is representative and similar to the actual and what is being reported in key SPLASH project reports or communications internally and externally.
• Generate visualization products such as dashboards, maps, charts, and infographics that show findings, summarized and customized information for internal and external presentations.
• Support the SPLASH project staff, manager, and the MEL team in the implementation of data quality audits.
• Work closely with the MEL team to support in the MIS data verification.
• Follow up with SPLASH project regional managers regularly so that they can ensure timely and high-quality programmatic data entry and reporting by the Regional Managers, Branch Managers, Program Assistants, and other frontline staff as applicable.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding to establish a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Excellent knowledge of technology-based information management, including computer hardware and software systems, Familiarity and competence in using various digital data management platforms such as Taro works-salesforce, CommCare, Power BI, ONA, and Tableau, Strong information management and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word proficiency),Proven skills in analysing statistical information and problem-solving, Data analysis using statistical packages such as Stata and/or SPSS will be an advantage, Skills in training materials development and staff capacity building.
• Training facilitation skills, Proactive, independent worker, highly motivated and able to use initiative to a significant degree, enthusiastic, Exhibit empathy and positive interpersonal skills, including cultural competence, Report writing skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Social Science, Computer Science, Project Management or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the development and implementation of both digital and manual management information systems and/or database management in the NGO/INGO environment.