• Application Deadline:
• Position: Protection Information Management Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Borno




• City Maiduguri




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

General Overview

• Ensure protection data is systematically collected, stored, analyzed, and disseminated to support high-quality programming, reporting, and decision-making.


• Contribute to improving evidence-based programming by enhancing data quality, analysis, and visualization of protection information products.


• Ensure compliance with PUI data protection policies and global Protection Information Management (PIM) principles.


• Work closely with Protection and MEAL teams to support coordinated, consistent, and ethical data management practices.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Information Management Systems:

• Support the design, revision, and implementation of information management systems and tools for Protection Monitoring and related activities.


• Assess information needs with protection teams and contribute to defining data collection frameworks, indicators, and reporting requirements.


• Develop, update, and maintain digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, CommCare), ensuring logical structure and contextual relevance.


• Support the maintenance and organization of protection databases for structured, accessible, and reliable data storage.


• Ensure datasets are systematically structured and disaggregated (e.g., by age, gender, and vulnerability).


• Identify gaps in data collection, storage, and analysis processes and support system improvements.


• Contribute to the development and updating of SOPs, data management processes, and archiving systems in line with PUI standards.

Data Management & Quality Control:

• Ensure all protection data is safely, accurately, and confidentially collected, recorded, and stored.


• Review and validate data submitted by field teams for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.


• Conduct routine data cleaning, verification, and quality control checks.


• Monitor data entry processes and database updates to ensure timeliness and integrity.


• Ensure proper filing, organization, and secure storage of digital and hard copy records.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization:

• Lead analysis of quantitative and qualitative protection data to identify trends, patterns, risks, and gaps.


• Contribute to standardized analytical frameworks for consistency in outputs.


• Support development of data collection methodologies, indicators, and sampling approaches.


• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc protection reports.


• Generate dashboards, infographics, and data visualizations.


• Contribute to reports, briefing notes, snapshots, and thematic analyses for stakeholders.


• Prepare and submit sector reporting (e.g., 5W), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


• Compile and analyze secondary data to complement primary data.


• Contribute to weekly updates, situation reports, and program reporting.


• Support teams in interpreting and using data for planning and decision-making.

Support to Protection Strategy:

• Provide data-driven insights for program design, strategic planning, and prioritization.


• Support design and analysis of assessments (e.g., protection monitoring, rapid needs assessments).


• Identify protection trends to support advocacy and program improvement.


• Ensure analysis integrates age, gender, and diversity considerations.

Data Protection & Compliance:

• Ensure IM systems comply with PUI data protection policies and global PIM standards.


• Identify risks related to data collection, storage, and sharing, and support mitigation measures.


• Promote confidentiality and ethical data management practices.


• Support development and implementation of data sharing protocols and procedures.

Monitoring, Accountability & Learning:

• Monitor data quality trends and completeness across protection activities.


• Maintain updated datasets and produce summaries for decision-making.


• Support collection and analysis of beneficiary feedback and accountability data.


• Coordinate with MEAL teams for alignment with monitoring and learning frameworks.


• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.

Coordination & Representation:

• Work closely with Protection and MEAL teams for harmonized data practices.


• Support timely information sharing on protection risks and needs.


• Participate in coordination meetings and IM-related platforms.


• Ensure consistency of tools, indicators, and reporting formats across projects and partners.

Capacity Building:

• Support onboarding and training on data tools, entry processes, and quality standards.


• Provide technical support to field teams on IM systems and protection monitoring.


• Promote best practices in data management, analysis, and protection.


• Develop guidance materials and user support tools.

Department Priorities:

• Strengthen protection information management systems and ensure high data quality, accuracy, and timeliness.


• Improve protection monitoring systems and analytical outputs.


• Enhance data use for evidence-based decision-making, program design, and advocacy.


• Ensure effective data visualization and reporting.


• Maintain strong data protection, confidentiality, and ethical practices.

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluent in English; knowledge of Hausa is an asset.


• Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Information Management, or related field.


• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in information/data management or analysis, preferably in NGO/INGO or humanitarian settings.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, and analysis.


• Understanding of PIM principles and data protection standards.


• Familiarity with Protection Monitoring systems and methodologies.


• Experience with data collection tools and database management.


• Ability to clean, structure, and analyze datasets.


• Strong reporting and analytical writing skills.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).


• Experience with data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo, CommCare).


• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel dashboards).

Assets:

• Knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri.


• Understanding of humanitarian and protection context.


• Experience with protection assessments and analytical frameworks.


• Experience producing research or analytical reports.


• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI.


• Experience working with international NGOs.


• Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools.

Transversal Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail and data accuracy.


• Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and in a team.


• Flexibility and adaptability to changing contexts.


• Proactive approach to identifying issues and suggesting improvements.