Program Officer – Data Management(The American Refugee Committee)- job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Program Officer – Data Management
Organisation: The American Refugee Committee (ARC)
Location: Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 29th November, 2013.
About EC:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world. The ARC seeks to promote peaceful and safe communities where men and women have equal rights and communities can access locally owned, high-quality services.

Job Summary:
The Program Officer – Data Management will work closely with the M&E Manager in supporting staff to monitor and evaluate program activities and with sector heads on data collection, analysis and storage and timely submission of reports.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    Establish and manage databases
    Facilitate monitoring and evaluation exercises such as surveys, assessments and SASA! Activity tracking as well as reporting
    Facilitate informed and timely reporting by providing accurate and reliable information
    Collect and manage up to date and relevant project information on selected indicators both internally and from partners
    Manage and maintain confidentiality of information
    Be the focal point person for all reports in the field
    Work closely with sector heads to compile work plans and good tracking of activities


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should possess a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Development studies or any related field
    Three or more years working experience in data management and M & E of program activities in an International NGO
    Good computer literacy skills and knowledge of SPSS, MS ACCESS and Spreadsheets and other database programs.
    Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an application letter together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of three referees to: The Human Resources Manager, American Refugee Committee International, Plot 4920, Block 244, Muyenga, Kampala P.O. Box 7868, Kampala, Uganda Email. jobs@arc.co.ug
NB: Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.