Database Manager and M&E Specialist

Date Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Job Detail

Location:

Kabul
Company:

Roots of Peace/AMP
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

AFN-1338
Experience:

5 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Aug 13, 2023

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About Roots of Peace/AMP

About Roots of Peace/AMP:

Roots of Peace is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communities, through a focus on sustainable, organic farming practices. Roots of Peace is implementing the 3-year, USAID-funded Agriculture Marketing Program.

AMP Project Description:

The Agriculture Marketing Program (AMP) is a three-year USAID-funded program that follows on the successes of the ten-year USAID Commercial Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP). The program works in 12 provinces of Afghanistan, focusing on increasing farm production and domestic sales through interventions aimed at farmers and agribusinesses. During the first two years of the program, AMP worked with leading Afghan processing and export firms to increase export volumes and values, introduce new agricultural products to the market, diversify export markets and increase value-added processing. The program's market-based, demand-driven approach focused on supporting private sector growth and sustainability, thereby creating demand for agricultural products that drive job growth in rural areas. Women are incorporated into all areas of program implementation.

In its final fiscal year of implementation, AMP has pivoted to an approach that addresses food security challenges precipitated by the emerging economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. This approach comprises three key strategies:

Connecting Farmers to Domestic Markets
Increasing Value-Add of Agriculture Products, Extending Shelf Life of Products
Support for Remote Rural Areas

Activities include:

Increasing farm productivity and food security through Farmer Field Schools and other activities aimed at building farm capacity.
Expanding the number of agricultural products through value addition and product diversification, such as processed jams and sulfur dried apricots.
Linking farmers with traders, and traders with buyers in domestic markets, such as through domestic food expos and B2B meetings.
Building the capacity of agribusinesses to maximize output and quality for domestic markets.
Supporting initiatives such as improved post-harvest handling infrastructure for traders, including packing houses, cold storage, and improved packaging.
Addressing important supply chain and trade impediments that restrict the sale of high value agriculture products.

AMP works primarily with private sector agribusinesses, farm producers and other USAID-funded agricultural programs. Specific attention is given to support the participation of women and youth in AMP activities.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Database Manager and M&E Specialist include:

Development of policy/strategy of data management for CBARD
Develop and finalize data collection tools and guidelines in a participatory manner
Improve and develop the functions and procedures required for standard data collection, cleaning, verification and analysis
Develop procedures for transforming data into useful information including graphical representation
Develop standard formats for the dissemination and reporting of the useful required information
Support in system requirement gathering and information systems’ design process
Support the process of information systems integration, development and deployment.
Introduce the use of statistical computer applications in data analysis.
Support of controls/validations during data entry, processes, and reporting.
Design and development of standard statistical and analytical reports.
Support the development of the data analysis system.
Ensure the creation, functioning, update, and maintenance of the project database
Accuracy of the information contained in the Database through:
Data entry of new information in a timely manner
Regular cross-checking of the information to avoid gaps, overlap, or duplication
Regular feedback to the team on potential mistakes in documents completion
Produce on request relevant information extracted from the database, such as statistical figures, mapping, or pre-filled reports
Work closely with the departments and improve the capacity within the units.
Assist with the development of Management Information System (MIS) initiatives that focus on M&E activities.
Plan and conduct periodical field visits to monitor CBARD program and activities in order to verify programmatic progress.
Provide technical assistance and training to M&E officers on data collection, interviews, surveys, data clarity, data delivery etc.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper understanding and resources.
Assist the field officer in their work by providing geographical and spatial data
Train staff in Global positioning systems (GPS) technology, field data collection, survey design and implementation
Assist the field officers in their work by providing monitoring and spatial data on program activity
Collect, manage, integrate and analyze field data
Analyze M&E data, develop and submit appropriate reports to the line manager
Quality control on data collection and integration processes
To extend adequate support in planning and designing of existing and upcoming programs/projects from M & E perspectives.
To assist different programs in setting up M & E system and functioning effectively.
To provide technical and capacity-building support to programs/projects in developing/ establishing appropriate result-based M & E systems and program/project staff are trained and confident in using the tools.
To ensure that the M & E findings and organizational learning of the program are appropriately documented and disseminated at the different levels
Keep involved in appropriately carrying out and documentation of different assessments, small-scale qualitative studies, feasibility & case studies.
To work collaboratively with colleagues of the Programme to ensure excellence within CBARD’s work is captured, promoted, and disseminated.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line supervisor.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. A University degree in Computer Science, Political Science, or relevant.
Minimum 5 years experience in Database management and M&E funded by an international organization for example UNDP, USAID, or EC.
Experience in data and database management and M&E systems
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional fluency in English (Written and spoken) with knowledge of Pashto and Dari.
Strong computer skills, particularly with database management software (SQL server, other database-related applications) and Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).

Skills Required

Practical skills in database management such as MSSQL server, and MySQL

Submission Guideline:

Important Note: Applicants should copy and paste the relevant Vacancy Announcement Number, Position Title, and Province Name (mentioned below) into the email subject line when submitting their application. Please do not add any other information in the subject line of your email except the Position title, Vacancy Number, and province name. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.

1. Sr. Database Manager and M&E Specialist( AFN-1338)

"Roots of Peace does not want to disrupt government functionings and therefore cannot hire government staff.

Submission Email:

CBARD-HR@rootsofpeace.org

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