Data Support Officer (Local candidates only)

The Data Support Officer will provide technical expertise with timely data collection, management, data analysis and reporting to understand and adapt programme performance. Under the overall supervision of the supervisor, the Data Support Officer shall be responsible for performing the following duties:

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement the data collection and management mechanism at district level, with attention to security and confidentiality as per PMU shared guidelines and data safeguarding principles. 
• Assist Project Coordinator and M&E Manager in timely reporting of monthly/quarterly progress along with verified MOVs databases. 
• Assist M&E Manager in the development of field monitoring processes with adequate controls to ensure data quality and integrity at each AAC level.
• Conduct monitoring of trainings, meetings of community structures, CCAPs, SAPs and other key programme interventions.
• Carryout field level validation visits at AAC and VF level to ensure data reliability and overall quality before final reporting to PMU.
• Monitoring of data integrity, security and accuracy of information and ensure that it is readily available.
• Support in the training of staff – Community Facilitators /AAC Resource Persons involved in data entry and data processing to ensure proper maintenance and quality of different information and database needs. 
• Uploading of progress data into digital Management information system (MIS) or any other required online platform(s).
• Provide quality assurance checks on systems, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with PMU requirements.
• Ensure validation and verification of all data before submission to project coordinator/programme manager and M&E manager.
• Provide support and advice to district staff on data related challenges, best practices, and any quality related matters.
• Undertake data quality analysis and reporting as required.
• Prepare reports and undertake research to inform data changes, implementation of new software (MIS) and data management as required.
• Provide support in data collection for various research studies as required.
• Compilation of weekly and monthly activities calendar for monitoring/observations. 
• Other duties as required in accordance with objectives, plans, and workload priorities.
• Undertakes any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Please Note:

• Only locals with CNIC proof will be hired
• Women, transgender and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.
• Ready to work immediately.
• SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harrasment (SEAH), accordingly; candidate background and reference check will be conducted.