I- Generic responsibilities

•     Ensure compliance with NRC data protection policies, guidelines and standards in data management
•     Create and adjust templates and tools for collection of data and information in and from the field and ensure team members are trained and familiar with the templates and tools to be used correctly.
•     Maintain an up-to-date database for tracking of beneficiaries, activity indicators and issues requiring follow-up, including those initiated by community representatives in all NRC intervention location.
•     Support the systems and processes for data collection required for monitoring of all projects indicators (internal, donor, and Activity Info), including creation of forms for mobile data collection (e.g. Kobo and others), training the team and monitoring quality of data collected.
•     Manage and maintain the databases (including but not limited to GORS, KOBO, Project trackers)
•     Provide technical guidance on data and information management issues
•     Follow-up with CC team for updates, data, and reports from fields with verified information on beneficiaries, activities, and humanitarian gaps and duplications, and ensure proper soft and hard copy archiving of the information
•     Monitor and improve quality of information provided by CC staff, provide feedback to team members, and adjust templates as need arises.
•     Support MEL and Program Team to organize surveys, FGDs, and questionnaires to monitor programme implementation and impact; ensure collation of results; provide initial analysis of results; and work with MEL Staff and CC Leads to present findings to the team to ensure learning
•     Support in data analysis and interpretation
•     Support in the review of data collection methodologies and reviewing of project reports
•     Any other task assigned by line manager.

II-Specific responsibilities 

•     Create GORS datasets and project trackers as need arises
•     Lead the process of transferring data from project Tracker data into the GORS platform monthly.
•     Prepare monthly progress reports based on data provided in the project tracker
•     Support in the counting of CO unique project participants
•     Carryout data quality checks to ensure compliance with donor and internal requirements
•     Support MEL Staff to manage GORS data reporting and others online platforms and report progress in a monthly basic

I-Generic professional competencies for this position: 
•     Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
•     Bachelor of Sciences (or above) in computer sciences, statistics, social sciences, economics, or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
•     At least 2years of relevant work experience in humanitarian and/or development projects, combined with demonstrable skills in database management or other relevant skills
•     Experience of working in the geographical area
•     Fluency in spoken and written French and English.

II- Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
•     Experience in information management and analysis, and understanding of MEL approaches and techniques will be an asset
•     Experience in management of databases
•     Other IT skills (Mastery of MS Excel essential, PowerBi)
•     Experience with online platform reporting
•     Strong organisational and team working skills
•     Good cultural awareness and sensitivity, as well as highly approachable, trustworthy and understanding of the principles of confidentiality
•     Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector. Specific knowledge of NRC is preferred.
•     Good coordination and multitasking skills
•     Flexibility, both regarding job tasks and geographical area of work

We offer:
– 12-month work contract renewable subject to availability of funds.
– Workplace: Yaounde with 20% travel in the field.
– Salary/Benefits: Grade 5 step 1 of the NRC Cameroon salary scale.
– Desired start date: February 2025

NRC is actively committed to diversity and inclusion and fully subscribes to the principle of equal opportunities. Recruitment is free of charge, NRC will never ask for money as part of a recruitment process.
Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements