IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer

IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer

Gaza Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED)

Location: Gaza

Overview: 

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.   

Global Communities is seeking an IT & Development Information Solutions (DIS) Officer for the USAID Activity Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED). This five-year, up to $60 million program will focus on promoting resilient livelihoods in Gaza and give households the tools they need to cope with recurrent crises. ILEED will engage both the demand and supply actors within the conflict affected market system. Programs and activities will support the production of and access to basic products and services that community entrepreneurs are already engaged in producing and providing, as well as encourage community entrepreneurs to fill critical service gaps with localized solutions. ILEED will also work to increasing access to resources and basic commodities to support community development and resilience.

The IT & DIS Officer will support the Senior MEL Specialist with all aspects related IT infrastructure, and M&E and DIS systems. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive. 

Responsibilities:

The IT & DIS Officer specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees and manages office IT infrastructure
• Provide support to office staff on general IT issues
• Under the direction of the Senior MEL Specialist, or their designee, maintains and analyzes M&E and DIS data collected by project staff and/or local partners.
• Enters all required project activity data into the DIS system, ensuring it is up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage commodity (aid packages) and beneficiary databases and ensure timely data entry. Manage relational database connecting logistical processes (procurement and delivery) to household distributions.
• Establish other databases to support the project and its local NGO partners as needed.
• Supports staff in utilization of Global Communities SharePoint, including ILEED project homepage and document management.
• Maintain records of licenses and upgrade as needed
• Reviews vendor contracts and coordinates IT purchases (hardware, software and services) to ensure effective deployment of solutions aligned with user needs.
• Participates in the documentation and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures to ensure effective operation of an organization.
• Liaises with the organization’s HQ IT department as a focal point on all IT related matters.
• Liaises with the organization’s HQ MERL Tech department, along with the MEL officer, as a focal point on all matter relating to programmatic data management.
• Maintain an updated project inventory list.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in computer science, MIS or any related field
• At least three years of relevant experience
• Good experience in hardware and software systems.
• Good experience in maintaining laptops, printers and copiers functionality and operation
• Proven experience in database development, management and SQL
• Proven experience of data collection design and database management. Specifically, experience managing databases in CommCare highly desired
• A strong attention to detail to ensure the highest levels of data accuracy and quality 
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written in both English and Arabic
• Experience managing complex relational databases
• Experience in data visualization a plus
• Basic experience in monitoring & evaluation a plus

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter clearly explaining why you feel you are qualified for this position by email to [email protected] no later than Monday April 8, 2024, indicating the position title and location.

We are currently reviewing all applications on a rolling basis and until a final candidate is selected. However, if interested we encourage candidates to apply immediately.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.