Data Officer

The Data Officer plays a critical role in supporting the timely and accurate collection, management, and analysis of data at the union council level. The Data Officer ensures high-quality data entry, cleaning, validation, and reporting to maintain the integrity of the Integrated Communication Information Management System (ICIMS) and other project-related databases. Additionally, the Data Officer actively collaborates with Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) field teams to address data-related issues, enabling evidence-based decision-making and programmatic success. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection and Management: 

• Collect field data using the latest tools and enter it into ICIMS and other designated systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Collaborate with SBCC field staff, including Community Block Officers (CBOs) and Community Mobilizers (CMs), to resolve data-related challenges and ensure completeness and quality.
• Perform data cleaning to eliminate errors, inconsistencies, and duplications. 

2. Data Validation and Quality Assurance:  

• Conduct Field & Desk data validation exercises to ensure field data accuracy and integrity.
• Cross-check datasets against field records and other data sources to identify and rectify discrepancies.

3. Reporting and Documentation:  

• Maintain detailed records of daily tasks, data collection, and management processes.
• Generate and share routine and ad hoc reports based on program needs.
• Assist in the preparation of program-related documentation, including reports and summaries. 

4. Coordination and Field Visits: 

• Work closely with SBCC field teams to monitor data compliance, address gaps, and ensure timely submission of datasets. Conduct field visits, as necessary, to validate and cross-check data and provide on-ground support to field staff. 

5. Additional Responsibilities:  

• Support the Data Coordinator and other officials with tasks related to data management, as required. 
• Contribute to improving data collection tools and methodologies to enhance the efficiency of project operations. 

• MicroMerger is an equal-opportunity and female-friendly employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and job requirements, without discrimination.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications may not be considered.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process, including bribery, favouritism, pressure, or personal references, will result in immediate disqualification.
• MicroMerger has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption, fraud, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
• Positions may be offered on a contract basis and extended according to performance, project needs, and funding availability.
• MicroMerger reserves the right to change the number of positions, close the vacancy early, reject applications, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• By applying, candidates consent to the use of their application information in MicroMerger’s internal recruitment and applicant tracking system.
• Candidates may be required to use their own laptop or other necessary equipment if official devices not available and provided.