KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTING

1. Data Quality and Management

• Lead the design, digitization, and implementation of data collection tools aligned to project indicators and log frame.
• Establish and maintain databases for tracking outputs, outcomes, and early warning signals, integrating both scientific and indigenous knowledge.
• Enhance use of digital data management within the project that includes but not limited to use of Kobo Collect among others.
• Regularly review program data collection tools to ensure that tools provide required information on project specific indicators
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and visual summaries using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and GIS.
• Implementing quarterly data quality assurance activities according to the M&E plan (eg data validation and verification, spot checks and cleaning).
• Conduct routine data analysis to generate evidence for adaptive programming and early action. 
• Ensure timely updating of MEAL dashboards (eg, Power BI) and output trackers.
• Support the generation of data for quarterly, annual, and donor reports.

2. Capacity Building and Partner Support

• Train and mentor project staff, school and health center focal persons, DRR committees, and community structures on data collection and reporting.
• Provide ongoing technical support to partners in data management and use.
• Identify and address capacity gaps in data handling among implementing teams and local government actors.
• Document and share best practices and lessons learned from data use in anticipatory action and DRR.

3. Planning, Budgeting and Reporting

• Contribute to the development of MEAL plans and budgets for data-related activities and oversee the data management budget utilization, as well as ensure timely implementation data management activities.
• Support regular and accurate project performance reporting using the Project Reporting Information Management and Evidence System (PRIME)
• Support the MEAL Specialist and Project Coordinator in preparing accurate and timely project performance reports.
• Participate in baseline, and endline assessments, and ensure data is collected in line with ethical and safeguarding standards.

4. Communication and Coordination

• Maintain strong working relationships with district local government, CSOs, schools, and health centers. 
• Ensure coordination with the government activities and structures in the implementation project data management related activities
• Create and sustain positive working relationships internally with other technical staff; externally with the district local government, external partners, and other stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with the Department of Meteorology and OPM to align data systems with national EWS frameworks.
• Ensure child-friendly and inclusive data communication approaches are used in schools and communities.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have

• At least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in either Statistics, Social Sciences, IT, Development Studies and courses. 
• An additional training in GIS, Power BI, or mobile data collection platforms is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in data management, preferably in climate resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), or Anticipatory Action programming. 
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical packages such as SPSS or STATA for data analysis. 
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (eg, Kobo Toolbox, ODK) and data visualization applications like Power BI, Excel, and GIS mapping. 
• Experience working with District Local Government, schools, and health centers on data systems.
• Experience in training and mentoring community structures and children’s groups in data collection and use.
• Ability to establish and maintain conductive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a wider team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills 
• Commitment to child safeguarding and inclusive programming.
• Knowledge and experience in applying various survey methodologies for program monitoring and evaluation 
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary. 
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Knowledge of local languages ​​spoken in Kasese District will be an added advantage.
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties especially MEAL-related within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.