Information Management Assistant

Position:Information Management Assistant
Contract duration:6 months ( Part time)
Location:Ramallah / Palestine
Starting Date:ASAP

I-Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
 
II-Country Profile
ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory in May 2007, through food security interventions in the West Bank and then in Gaza. ACTED is currently implementing projects funded by ECHO, the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Crisis Centre, and Europe Aid, which aim to protect vulnerable households in the West Bank and to strengthen civil society actors across the occupied Palestinian territory.
 
III-Position Profile
Under the supervision of the Project Development Manager, the Information Management Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Reporting and AME department with data entry, management of a project database (Microsoft Excel), and preparation of regular graphical reports (Adobe Illustrator).
 
Database management
Continuous entry of project data into database in Microsoft Excel (internal and external)
Prepare graphical reports on a weekly and monthly basis
Resolve potential problems relating to the database and propose improvements

 
Reporting
Provide accurate and timely reports to the Reporting department and the Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation department
Support the design of data collection tools (forms, questionnaires, etc.) and processes (assessment, monitoring, evaluation), and related data analysis plans
Support the collection and analysis of data, and monitor trends in the ACTED activities

 
Other
Create GIS data map for all ACTED interventions
Act as technical focal point in all relevant initiatives in the field of Information Management
Support the Logistics department on an exceptional basis to resolve IT issues in the office.
Comply fully with ACTED standards and principles
 
IV-Qualifications:
Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or, Business
Advanced IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Advanced knowledge and experience with statistical software SPSS, Graphic Design software Adobe Illustrator, GIS and ODK
Previous work experience with  NGO in a similar position or in monitoring & evaluation will be positively evaluated
Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to produce accurate reports under pressure
Capable in planning and problem solving.

V-Additional requirements:
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Professional attitude, good social skills, and ability to work in a team
Reliable, open-minded, a positive attitude, and excellent in time management
Willingness to improve skills and knowledge

VI. Submission of applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 17 December 2014 to: [email protected]  indicating the position (Information Management Assistant) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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