Objective 1

To develop a centralize information system for Pakistan Mission

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Pilot and scale up centralized information system for programs and related departments on single server using SQL Server.

·         Design and Development Research databases for research department and support in Analysis using different tools like SPSS and MS Access.

·         To strengthen online data collection systems through development of tools, collection and analysis of information.

·         To train filed staff, government and implementing partners on data management according to the protocols of Action Against Hunger.

·         To develop a report generation mechanism for all relevant departments.

·         To Standardize data collection templates with close coordination of Nutrition specific and sensitive programs, project development and field teams.

·         To support departments through developing SOP/manuals required for  validation of reports at country and HQ level and provision of relevant data sets and analysis.

·         To develop project monitoring system in collaboration with MEAL team which includes trend analysis for program progress, effectiveness against stated indicators and

·         To generate reports as per requirements of Action Against Hunger and donors.

·         To develop a system for HR management of data focal points, program archiving and develop spread sheets for other departments/organizational as per needs.

·         Be the IT focal point during the absence or as gap filling.

Objective 2

Feedback and analysis of  relevant program qualitative and quantitative data

Tasks & responsibilities

·    To provide technical back stopping to implementing partners in generation of data sets and its analysis.  

·    To Identify opportunities for deeper assessment, applied research hypothesis, or publication related to ongoing program.

·    To provide support/ updates of the ACF Pakistan Program/ Research departments, regarding supplies, caseloads and planning.

·     To follow-up with Field staff on Program trends and routine program data and giving feedback for improvements.

·         Strong Support in all ACF Nutrition Assessments e.g. SQUEAC, SMART, IYCF KAP Baseline, Endline, NCA in planning, formulation and execution stage.

·    To contribute to agency contingency planning for possible Nutrition emergency response if required.

·    Up to 50% visits to field for monitoring in terms of stream lining data reporting quality and data reporting channel among field and office staff.

Objective 3

Coordination and representation  in external events

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Coordination with UN Agencies, clusters, partners, developmental and humanitarian forums and any other stakeholders.

·         Participation and representation in NIS working group at national and provincial level.

Objective 4

Support capacity building for researches and evidence generation activities

Tasks & responsibilities

·         To provide support in training of field staff and stakeholders on data collection during assessments/ surveys primary and secondary data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)

·         To define goals and targets for the MIS teams and their regular follow-up to achieve targets within defined deadlines.

·         To support development of MIS team through coaching and performance management.

·         Provide technical support to staff and promote learning based on project objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with other sectors and programs.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

Internal

·         Understanding their employee and ability to resolve conflict and other key issues.

·         Coordination with other technical departments (FSL, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Logistics, IT and administration).

External

• Maintain coordination with DOH, UNCEF, WFP, WHO, FAO, government organizations and stakeholder who involved in Nutrition sensitive and specific activities
• Participate in the External coordination with partners and governmental bodies and provide technical support and guidance in the nutrition sub-committee and cluster, where relevant.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Analysis of weekly and monthly reports from the field and capital staff and ensure they are sent to HQs, donors, partners on time.
• Ongoing communication with Operations Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, HOP.
• Technical input in donor reporting and proposals

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

·         Master's Degree in relevant field

·         Minimum 06 years of overall experience and 04 years in relevant field in development sector

OR

·         Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 08 years overall experience with 06 years in relevant field in development Sector

SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

·         Problem solver

·         Excellent coordination skills

·         Organizing and planning skills

·         Excellent computer skills

PREFERRED

·         Fluent in English (professional English required), Sindhi and Urdu an added advantage

·         Experience and flexibility in working with complex/big Organograms

·         Experience working with local government departments.

·         Experience in Nutrition surveys such as SMART, SQUEAC, KAP surveys is preferable

Action Against Hunger USA Competencies

1.       Team Work:  Level 3

2.       Organization & Planning:  Level 3

3.       Analysis & Resolution of Problems and Conflict: Level 3

4.       Adaptability & Flexibility:  Level 3

5.       Motivation: Level 4

6.       Resistance to Pressure & Capacity to Deal with Difficult Situations: Level 4

7.       Results Orientation: Level 3

8.       Effective & Synthetic Communication: Level 3

Job Location: Islamabad with 50% Field Visits