MIS Officer (Re Announced)

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-partisan, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, promoting social justice, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have worked tirelessly towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock development, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, promote gender equality, increase agricultural productivity, and foster environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over five hundred individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has adopted the Bulletin's standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary
The MIS Officer will be responsible for managing MIS and data collection activities at the provincial level and will support the M&E team in reporting and analysis to track project activities. He/she is also required to develop web-based dynamic systems and create custom reports to address the project's needs. The MIS Officer will undertake a wide range of requirement gathering, analysis, and web-based database development tasks, including but not limited to those stipulated below:

Having at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Software Engineering, or any other relevant field.

At least 3 to 4 years of working experience in designing databases.

Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Fluent in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.

Efficiency, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities;

Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely;

Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity;

Respect the confidentiality of the organization;

Ability to use information technology effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel, Access a plus)

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Self-motivated, pro-active, efficient, reliable, and creative

Strong interpersonal skills and experience with coordinating and managing other staff

Experience working in tough environments with many environmental challenges

Experience in report writing, Data management/analysis skills, excellent analytical ability

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Uphold WDIO’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.wdio.org/safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Must read PSEA and Anti-harassment policies and either sign them

Ensure that all the staff, partners and vendors selection process adequately implant PSEA, Anti-harassment Safeguarding Policies commitments.

WDIO Behaviors/Core values: Integrity, Honesty, Transparency, Confidentiality, Equity, Accountability, Diligence, Perseverance, and, Discipline

Under the direct supervision of the WDIO Provincial Manager and technical supervision of the M&E Manager, the MIS officer will be primarily responsible for all Data entry and its quality/accuracy assurance related to the project. Additionally, MIS officers will be responsible for supporting provincial departments on software-related matters. Support and participate in information exchange and coordination mechanisms with partners and relevant information systems/units. Technical coordination and support of the MIS activities of the project and, overall, WDIO activities. Advise and support technical experts on issues related to the use of MIS systems and digital data collection to meet the needs of the organization. Preparation and dissemination of technical reports. Designing and developing forms and data collection tools in ODK/Kobo/Enketo. Building the capacity of social organizers and related staff members on the usage of related data collection and reporting tools. Provide technical support and oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of WDIO, TLS project-related information from routine surveys, surveillance, and diverse contextual information sources. The collection, compilation, and analysis of MIS reports related to the project and other WDIO-related activities in the province. Strong follow-up with related departments for on-time data entry and sharing with the central office. Data quality assurance checks on a routine basis, to check that the data is accurate and as per the project standards and norms.

Oversee testing and implementation of new or modified systems/databases

Provide training, write documentation and user manuals, including data standards, procedures Ensure data security, storage, archiving, and backup recovery procedures are functioning correctly

Monitor performance and control access permissions and privileges

Analyze and resolve problems relating to the availability and security of the server-based databases as reported by users, ensuring that normal service is restored to staff as soon as possible after a failure.

Assess the project needs and design/ develop new dynamic databases

Establish policies and procedures for the management of data

Develop new web-based custom applications

Implement new software and solutions

Perform preliminary tests on new database projects

Train Staff on the Use of Databases and Custom Software

Develop software documentation and technical manuals for the newly developed systems

Designing and maintaining new dynamic databases and custom applications for the project. Developing well-organized file management procedures and mechanisms.

Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/IV3UExjc