National Data & Information Management Officer
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Central African Republic (CAR) collaborates with the government to strengthen communities, extend state presence, and enhance resilience. The program supports community strengthening and sustainable solutions, including infrastructure, essential services, and social cohesion, aligning with national development plans and UN frameworks. The National Data & Information Management Officer reports to the Programme Manager and directly to the Data Officer.
Job Purpose
The National Data & Information Management Officer is responsible for supervising and coordinating the management of all project databases and information management systems. This includes overseeing field data collection operations and managing the data team. The role ensures the integrity, reliability, and security of data, supporting project reporting, dissemination, and strategic alignment with national development priorities and UN cooperation frameworks. The officer plays a key role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of data management processes within the CAR program, contributing to informed decision-making and program success.
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain project databases and digital data collection tools, ensuring their coherence, interoperability, and reliability. Implement data quality assurance procedures, including data compilation, consolidation, and cleaning from various sources. Coordinate the production of information management products like dashboards, maps, and statistical tables for reporting and dissemination. Enforce data protection, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Identify system improvements and propose solutions for data management. Coordinate field data collection activities, ensuring adherence to established standards and quality. Supervise and mentor the data team, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting professional development. Oversee the team's production of data reports and products, performing quality control and ensuring the integration of cross-cutting issues. Liaise with field teams, partners, and local actors for data collection activities. Organize and conduct training for field staff and partners on data collection tools and data protection principles.
Work Experience
Experience in developing digital data collection tools, quality control, and data analysis. Proven experience in database maintenance and developing information management products. Experience with databases and programming software for database system development. Experience in team leadership or staff supervision within a data management context. Experience with the UN or international organizations, particularly in human mobility, is an asset.
Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills in French. Proficiency in information management, digital data collection tool development, data management, and information production. Ability to consolidate, clean, and analyze diverse data, especially related to human mobility. Proven ability to lead a team and coordinate data management activities. High attention to detail, producing quality, accurate, and concise work within deadlines. Practical knowledge of English and local languages is desirable.