Job Title: MIS MANAGER
About Us:
Global Communities, established in 1952, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom, means and ability to live and prosper with dignity.
About the Opportunity:
Global Communities seeks a Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager, reporting directly to the Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL), to support the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program funded by USAID through PEPFAR.
Position Description:
The MIS Manager will oversee and support the development, management, and security of the management information systems (MIS). This includes training and mentoring program staff and partners to effectively use the system both for tracking and securing vital information, as well as running reports to analyze data for timely and informed decision-making.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a technology vision to achieve the program’s monitoring, evaluation, learning and research agenda.
- Identify, test, and use cutting edge, innovative technology solutions to enable the program to automate, simplify, and refine processes that generate critical reports with secure and accurate data to track and measure progress over time.
- Design, administer, test, troubleshoot, and implement the program’s MIS and related technology platforms, including backup and recovery management solutions; proactive health-checks and maintain security and database software; database performance tuning; and lead planning and execution of annual and ad-hoc “snapshot” database instances.
- Ensure that the MIS provides a robust platform for managing key program data that is user-friendly, accurate, complete and accessible to a wide range of stakeholders while meeting the highest levels of security.
- Ensure that the MIS incorporates Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to track project and activity location data. Periodically generate geographic reports and digital maps in line with USAIDs geographic data reporting requirements.
- Develop staff and partner capacity to use the MIS, including data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Oversee the execution of key technology decisions. Lead key processes to define the architecture and deliver functionality that anticipates and meets evolving needs.
- Support the development of program reports by applying the MIS to generate required statistics and data
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants for this position must demonstrate capacity to deliver results, and a strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity. In addition, they must meet the following requirements:
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology required; Master’s degree desired.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years experience with increasing responsibilities in management information systems – including new technologies.
- Advanced database and programming knowledge for complex USAID projects.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, test, and implement new technologies to simplify and improve work processes.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS technology
Computer Skills:
- Superior computer skills with advanced knowledge of computer applications and net technologies.
Language capabilities:
- Fluency in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda.
Note: this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to read and complete very carefully the following application form:
Candidates are requested to apply for only one position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs
(NINGO)/ Rwanda
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