Data Assistant (Kabul, Afghanistan)

The purpose of the Country Offices (CO) is to ensure implementation of Norwegian Red Cross International Strategy at country level through programme support to the National Society partner, as articulated and established in the approved Country Framework. This means that the CO is responsible for ensuring results-based programme management, risk management, and operational in-country Movement coordination. Furthermore, the CO is responsible for ensuring programme implementation in support to NS partners, in line with established programme agreements and programme plans. The CO ensures sound technical quality of all country programmes, in line with established technical standards and best practices. The CO ensures that Norwegian Red Cross programme support is based on regularly updated humanitarian needs analysis in line with established practices. The CO represents Norwegian Red Cross in-country with regards to external partnerships and relationships. The CO is responsible for in-country security management. THE Role and Responsibilities

Key aspects

• Promote that Norwegian Red Cross Programme cooperation with the Host National Society (HNS) programme teams is consistent and efficient.

• Support HNS sound technical planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with established programme agreements and programme plans. Organize purposeful collaboration with the HNS programme teams in line with technical standards and programme agreements.

Main responsibilities and tasks for the position

Close collaboration with ARCS provincial branches team for collecting and quality assuring routine data. Support the implementation and support of the digital data management system. When relevant, actively provide feedbacks on needs or ways to improve data collection. Assist ARCS health department in data entry if required. Ensure that all the entered data are accurate, trustworthy and keep an eye for details. Responsible for ensuring data protection and confidentiality of data stored in the database. Complete required documents related to the Project. Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credibility to the movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Contribute to update data into the Indicator Tracking Table (ITT). Share monthly reports with the manager a detailed planning of activities and fields visits Report activities conducted, as well as challenges and possible solutions. Engage with the Country office health team to ensure consistent result based, accountability towards Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, guidelines, and deadlines. Any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager, Technical Manager. Support HNS sound technical planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with established programme agreements and programme plans. Organize purposeful collaboration with the HNS programme teams in line with technical standards and programme agreements.

Key aspects

Promote that Norwegian Red Cross Programme cooperation with the Host National Society (HNS) programme teams is consistent and efficient.

 

 

II Requirements/Qualifications

• Working proficiency in English is essential. At least a university degree in fields such as computer science, health informatics, public health or equivalent fields. Gender: Not relevant Experienced working in the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement is an advantage At least five years’ experience in providing data-related support for organizations working in public health and/or in sensitive contexts, conflict areas, and ideally in Primary Health Care programme. Experience working with data management systems such as DHIS2 is an advantage Field-based implementation experience strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability and willingness to travel
  • Other Skills and knowledge: Most of all patience, organization, training/coaching skills, and diplomacy are required. Track record of managing humanitarian projects in complex humanitarian setting Proven experience in working with vulnerable groups and marginalized populations Excellent drafting skills. Excellent knowledge of word and excel Fluency in English in required. Working proficiency of regional languages is an asset

 

• Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results Ability to convince and gain acceptance Solution oriented Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals. Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere and is firm and reliable Ability to work well both independently and within a team Flexible and positive to ongoing change of responsibilities Ability to manage multiple priorities Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and communicating across many types of partners and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and experience