Database and Management Information Systems Manager Job at Mercy Corps

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Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

Work with all stakeholders to ensure database architecture will respond to data and information user needs
Produce system requirements and specifications in collaboration with program and MEL staff, including Mercy Corps’ HQ Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) team.
Review consortium partner’s databases and/or designs and customize project-specific databases to meet USAID/FFP data acquisition, entry, management, and reporting functions and compatibility requirements.
Work with consortium MEL staff to identify and address shortfalls in information management that can impact data quality and affect program implementation.
Coordinate and communicate with project staff when necessary to address issues in database development and management.
Finalize standardized digital data capturing forms with data validation and calculations to be used with the ONA or CommCare platform.
Provide virtual technical support on digital data capture and project database to field staff collecting and entering primary data.
Oversee operations of the MIS and manage CommCare HQ application.
Build, test, and train a team on data collection tools.
Design and build dashboards to monitor data collection.
Construct standard reports for regular monitoring, with user interface/dashboard to access the reports.
Ensure data are accessible and exportable, in formats compatible for complex data analyses.
Document and train staff on accessing standard-reports/ dashboards and datasets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in GIS, IT, computer science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years experience in database development and management for those with MA and 8 years for those with BA.
Experience in designing and managing complex relational and spatial databases, with familiarity with open-source databases. SQL/ CommCare literacy is strongly preferred.
Competence in working with Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Suite or open-source mapping platforms like Quantum GIS.
Experience with digital data collection using iFormBuilder, Open Data Kit/Ona, FormHub or other online or offline digital data collection solutions preferred.
Hands-on experience in SQL/ CommCare servers desired.
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.