Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.

Overall purpose of the role:

An Economic Recovery Information Management Officer, under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Manager and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for assisting the development of tools for data collection, assessments/surveys, and data management. Also, will participate in the implementation of Livelihoods, Energy, and Environment activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Information Management Officer is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the program.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position

• Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme.
• Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to Information Management.
• Participate in designing of various M & E tools in close cooperation with the MEAL team.
• Design and Manage database for entering data collected by Economic Recovery team during project implementation.
• Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to the Economic Recovery team in database design and use of software for data collection like KOBO toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK) etc.
• Assist in data collection and analysis regarding the activities implemented mainly from needs assessments, baseline assessments, regular program monitoring (e.g. PDM), Mid-term evaluations, final evaluations, and household surveys. This will be done in collaboration with the DRC’s MEAL Team.
• Support in ensuring comprehensive documentation and provide inputs for reporting on program implementation progress.
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned and ensure that are reflected in program planning and decision-making.
• Provide inputs for program Development.
• Networking and representation at the field level.
• Ensure implementation of Economic Recovery activities are in compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Provide timely and quality inputs for project narrative reports in accordance with donors’ requirements.
• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and private sectors.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related fields.
• 2-3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in Project/program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
• Computer literacy (i.e analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office).
• Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK, Google forms, etc).
• Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation, and reporting).
• Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI, or Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate in English and Swahili and knowledge of Kiha/Kirundi will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect.

What we offer

Salary:  in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.

Availability:       19th July 2023.

Duty station:    Nduta and Nyarugusu Camps

Reporting Line:  Economic Recovery Manager Kigoma region.

Providing equal opportunities, We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.