With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Purpose of the position:
The WASH DME Coordinator will oversee data management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for the USC project. This role ensures quality data collection, analysis, and visualization to inform program performance and decision-making. The Coordinator will strengthen capacity through training, mentorship, and collaboration with technical teams and partners. They will also lead evidence generation, reporting, and alignment with donor requirements to enhance accountability and impact.
Major Responsibilities:
Data Management, Quality and Analysis
• Gather system requirements and support the development of innovative tools (e.g., MWater, GIS platforms) to strengthen data management.
• Facilitate system data extraction, analysis and lead processes for reporting needs.
• Administer data management systems, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure continuous updates across project areas
• Develop and maintain dashboards to detect changes in project performance and data quality, integrating GIS mapping for spatial insights.
• Conduct data quality audits, spot checks, and validations to ensure accuracy and reliability of project data.
Reporting, Dissemination and Information Sharing
• Lead and coordinate timely reporting to donors and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UWSC project requirements.
• Innovate dissemination methods by integrating MWater dashboards and GIS visualizations for improved storytelling.
• Support Government and other donor M&E frameworks and indicators, aligning reporting with global standards.
• Collaborate with communications and advocacy teams to adapt dashboards for evidence-based decision-making and impact stories.
• Ensure efficient access to information at all levels of program management through digital platforms and visualization tools.
Evidence Gathering, Learning, Reflection and Capacity Strengthening
• Train field staff and partners on M&E tools, including MWater and GIS applications, to enhance data use.
• Facilitate mentorships and supportive supervision for program officers across APs and TPs.
• Organize learning and reflection sessions with communities and field teams to integrate feedback into program design.
• Strengthen staff capacity in data analysis, visualization, and reporting for improved decision-making.
• Introduce new systems and technologies, ensuring teams understand their implications for program monitoring and evaluation.
Programme Management and Design
• Participate in proposal development by contributing baseline data, needs assessments, and GIS mapping outputs.
• Support rollout of the Integrated Program Framework (IPF) with strong data management practices.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance in grant reporting and management.
• Serve as focal support to Support Offices on information products related to data management and reporting.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
• Good communication and mobilization skills
• Good driving skills
• Able to stand above denominational diversities.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
o A Degree in Social Sciences, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Data Science, Development Studies or related field from a recognized University in a relevant discipline, potentially including public health, development, M&E, statistics, or a related discipline.
o Understanding of the basic concepts of Design Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (DMEAL)
o Knowledge and understanding of data management and analysis tools including Kobo, SPSS, PowerBI, STATA. SAS,
o Good understanding of basic computer skills including use of the Microsoft package
o Knowledge of the data flow processes and troubleshooting requirements.
o Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all staff and other key partners
o Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building
o Good planning, and organizational skills.
Working Environment / Conditions:
o Work environment: Field-based with logistics and reporting done at the National office
o Travel: 100% Domestic.
o On call: on call to serve on emergency and crisis response
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only