Project Associate - Information Management & Reporting (wash)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, implements a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program. This role supports WASH program activities across seven camps where IOM serves as the Area Focal Agency. The position is based in the IOM Sub Office in Cox's Bazar, requiring frequent field visits to the camps.

Job Purpose

The Project Associate - Information Management & Reporting (WASH) will support the WASH program's information management and reporting functions. This involves collecting, compiling, and validating data from field teams and partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role contributes to tracking key indicators, project progress, and operational performance, generating routine information products, and supporting data quality assurance. The incumbent will assist in preparing reports, maps, and data collection tools, and contribute to the overall effectiveness and evidence-based decision-making of the WASH program in Cox's Bazar.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include collecting, compiling, cleaning, and validating WASH program data from field teams and implementing partners. The role involves maintaining and updating the WASH program dashboard, tracking key indicators, and reporting deviations. The incumbent will generate routine information products such as weekly, monthly, and annual reports, and support data quality assurance processes through verification and analysis. Assistance will be provided in preparing assessment and monitoring materials, developing data collection tools, and facilitating the use of digital platforms for data management and visualization. The role also includes reviewing partner reports, consolidating data for donor reports, and maintaining accurate project records.

Work Experience

Required experience includes data collection, consolidation, storage, and analysis from multiple sources, along with succinct information analysis and report writing. Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo, GIS) and excellent computer skills (MS Office, statistical packages) are mandatory. Experience in M&E methodologies and tools, and capacity building is beneficial. Experience with WASH or GBV activities, SPSS, and Access databases is an advantage.

Skills

Information Management, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Dashboard Maintenance, Data Quality Assurance, Digital Data Collection Platforms (Kobo, GIS), MS Office Suite, Statistical Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Capacity Building, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Technological Awareness.

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