Catholic Relief M&E Database Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The M&E Database Specialist oversees the ICT4D functions of the Nawiri activity. The incumbent is primarily responsible for ensuring the Nawiri database is functioning properly, and dashboard is up to date. They work closely with the M&E and A&L team to ensure that both Nawiri custom and USAID BHA indicators are calculated accurately according to the performance indicator reference sheets (PIRS), correctly tabulated and visualized on the Nawiri dashboard, support FCRM utilizing Commcare, YouTrack and PowerBi. The position supervises the Senior Project Officer – GIS/Visualization and works closely with the M&E Manager and field-based M&E and project implementing teams to troubleshoot ICT4D related issues and provide solutions. This includes ensuring Nawiri has adequate ICT4D infrastructure, and that software is up to date and licenses paid up, in line with CRS data processing and protection guidance.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Manage and ensure the Nawiri database design, implementation and maintenance meet the CRS requirements, including developing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and other database objects to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
Ensure Nawiri databases are up to date for FCRMs, Nawiri indicators and specialized surveys such as the recurrent resilience analysis (RRA), Participant based Annual Survey (PaBS), Annual Report, Nawiri Scorecard, and post distribution monitoring (PDMs) amongst others.
Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as database monitoring and backup, updates, and security configurations according to CRS protocols and requirements.
Ensure the indicator performance tracking tables (IPTT)/dashboard accurately represent USAID/BHA requirements including indicator calculations and disaggregation.
Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, such as user authentication, access controls, and encryption.
Work with Nawiri field M&E and implementing teams to ensure data integrity, ensuring data from various sources coming to the database is consistent, accurate, and of integrity.
Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans, whilst collaborating with the technical teams in addressing identified gaps and inconsistencies.
Ensure learning consistently accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle through collaboration with other ICT4D professionals, documenting database schemas, configurations, and procedures to ensure that other team members can understand and maintain the system effectively.
Participate in tool design, scripting, and pre-testing on CommCare when required.
Build capacity of Nawiri consortium staff in ICT-related areas to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT4D solutions (i.e. CommCare, YouTrack, Power BI and ArcGIS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Ability to identify and resolve performance issues in databases. Skills in query optimization, index optimization, database tuning, and monitoring database performance metrics
Ability to design efficient and scalable database schemas based on requirements.
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely, influence and get buy-in from staff and local partners.
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Presentation, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
Strong active listening and communication skills using both formal and informal approaches.
High integrity with ability to manage sensitive information professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Required Languages:
Excellent verbal and written communication in English, with ability to write reports.
Travel:
Position is based in Nairobi. Must be willing and able to travel to the field up to 40%.
[Supervisory Responsibilities:
Senior Project Officer – GIS/Visualization.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree in economics, statistics, IT (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems), or another quantitative field is required. Formal/certification in relational databases and/or advanced visualization platforms is an added advantage. Additional experience may substitute for some educational qualifications.
Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of database management, data analysis, visualization, GIS, and reporting for an NGO.
Knowledge of database design principles, including normalization, denormalization, indexing strategies, and schema design.
Proficiency in various database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQL databases, MongoDB, Azure cloud platform, etc. Understanding the features, capabilities, and best practices of these systems is crucial.
Understanding of database security principles and best practices including access controls, encryption, authentication mechanisms, and data masking to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate database tasks, manage deployments, and streamline administrative tasks.
Proficient in data visualization software such as PowerBI, ArcView GIS, Tableau, Zoho Analytics, and Visme.
Knowledge of USAID indicators tabulation and calculation.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups, meetings, and events (both online and in-person), resulting in collaborative decision-making with agreed-upon action items/priorities.
How to Apply
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