Preliminary information on the position
Job title DATA MANAGER
Reporting to N+1: HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER
Location of the position KOUSSERI
Working hours According to the service schedule
Duration of the mission 12 MONTHS
Desired arrival date 01 August 2024
Number of positions 01
Deadline for receipt of applications 20 July 2024
Presentation of the association
The French Red Cross (CRf) and the Cameroonian Red Cross (CRC) are
humanitarian associations, auxiliaries of the public authorities, which provide aid and assistance to
vulnerable people.
Since 2010, the French Red Cross (CRf) has been present in Cameroon and intervenes in the
fields of health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods (FSL) andrisk and disaster reduction (RRC) in the East and Far North regions. Recruitment context Replacement for the positionPart of the field team at the Kousséri basePresentation of the positionObjective/Summary of the positionUnder the responsibility and supervision of the project manager, and in collaboration withthe entire team of the CRC-CRF of Kousseri, the data manager’s mission is to participate inthe improvement of the data collection system, the centralization of the data collectedand the analysis of information for strategic decision-making.Location of the position: This position is open throughout the national territory.However, with equal skills, people residing in Kousséri will be given priority forhiring. The candidate selected at the end of the recruitment process must provide acertificate of residence attesting to their usual place of residence.Responsibilities and fields of action1. Participate in the improvement of the data collection system;2. Ensure the implementation and design of the project monitoring and reporting toolsas well as their harmonization in the different bases;3. Centralize the data collected;4. Enter, analyze, compile and archive information and prepare the elementsnecessary for their analysis;5. Support the deployment of the monitoring and evaluation system;6. Contribute to the drafting of reports and supervise project teams;7. Ensure coordination with the teams;Specific objectives and associated activities:A. Participate in the improvement of the data collection system:- Carry out the review of the tools used for the collection of data on thehttps://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?gdpr=1&gdpr_consent=CP5WeUAP5WeUAEsACBENAmEoAP_gAEPgAARgINJD7D7FbSFCwHpzaLsAMAhHRsCAQoQAAASBAmABQAKQIAQCgkAQFASgBAACAAAAICZBIQAECAAACUAAQAAAAAAEAAAAAAAIIAAAgAEAAAAIAAACAAAAEAAIAAAAEAAAmAgAAIIACAAAhAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQOhQD2F2K2kKFkPCmQWYAQBCijYEAhQAAAAkCBIAAgAUgQAgFIIAgAIFAAAAAAAAAQEgCQAAQABAAAIACgAAAAAAIAAAAAAAQQAAAAAIAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAQAAAAIAABEhCAAQQAEAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAABAAA&addtl_consent=2~2072.70.89.93.108.122.149.196.2253.2299.259.2357.311.313.323.2373.338.358.2415.415.449.2506.2526.486.494.495.2568.2571.2575.540.574.2624.609.2677.864.981.1029.1048.1051.1095.1097.1126.1201.1205.1211.1276.1301.1344.1365.1415.1423.1449.1451.1570.1577.1598.1651.1716.1735.1753.1765.1870.1878.1889.1958~dv.&client=ca-pub-8127528471213975&output=html&h=250&adk=3819105432&adf=319012167&pi=t.aa~a.4269927312~i.28~rp.1&w=308&abgtt=3&fwrn=7&fwrnh=100&lmt=1721223861&num_ads=1&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1921297977&ad_type=text_image&format=308×250&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcameroun.minajobs.net%2Femplois-stage-recrutement%2F28671%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=257&rw=308&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&wgl=1&fa=27&uach=WyJBbmRyb2lkIiwiOS4wLjAiLCIiLCJTTS1HOTU1RiIsIjEyNi4wLjY0NzguMTIyIixudWxsLDEsbnVsbCwiIixbWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjguMC4wLjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTI2LjAuNjQ3OC4xMjIiXSxbIkdvb2dsZSBDaHJvbWUiLCIxMjYuMC42NDc4LjEyMiJdXSwwXQ..&dt=1721223861256&bpp=18&bdt=3100&idt=-M&shv=r20240715&mjsv=m202407110101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3Db361006cb2e7d767%3AT%3D1709807324%3ART%3D1721223610%3AS%3DALNI_MaMfsLPM2rKtsEtagh4uyT7AyoQLA&gpic=UID%3D00000d6b63fd17d1%3AT%3D1709807324%3ART%3D1721223610%3AS%3DALNI_Mas3alp5uQkqFbdxsznN9I60rwxUA&eo_id_str=ID%3De518b8621a3d1d1a%3AT%3D1706611762%3ART%3D1721223610%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd8CzLt4KsDkf6dgQq25OF&prev_fmts=338×280%2C0x0&nras=2&correlator=3756816474048&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=1042458819.1721223860&ga_sid=1721223860&ga_hid=874389867&ga_fc=0&u_tz=180&u_his=1&u_h=846&u_w=412&u_ah=846&u_aw=412&u_cd=24&u_sd=2.625&dmc=4&adx=52&ady=1600&biw=412&bih=718&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=44759876%2C44759927%2C44759837%2C31085211%2C44795921%2C95334528%2C95334830%2C95337027%2C95337069%2C95337870%2C31085242%2C95335245%2C31084187%2C95336266%2C95337367%2C31078663%2C31078665%2C31078668%2C31078670&oid=2&psts=AOrYGsn6Buz10tYhLXIQb_XpNvtHLlxKF18QJ4ytFW1HsJeTZT_m9zpEW3hKOEbDHYfC33L0xWkNF1GplI_zertL2vJ_&pvsid=3240734518766174&tmod=1925032911&uas=0&nvt=1&fc=384&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C412%2C0%2C412%2C718%2C412%2C718&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=1152&bc=31&bz=1&td=1&tdf=2&psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&nt=1&ifi=5&uci=a!5&btvi=1&fsb=1&dtd=122
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various projects implemented in the Far North of Cameroon;
– Support the teams in developing the terms of reference for the surveys by
defining the methodologies for each survey and/or evaluation;
– Provide the necessary advice for improving the tools of the various
projects implemented in Kousseri;
– Train the team of the various projects implemented in Kousseri in data collection
;
– Collaborate with the teams to identify priority problems and
contribute to problem solving.
B. Ensure the implementation of the project reporting tools and their
harmonization in the various databases
– Participate in the design of technical documents and data collection supports
for project activities;
– Set up data collection tools and ensure their harmonization
in each database, as well as the renewal of the stock;
– Support/Supervise all users on the correct filling and
harmonized understanding of the items of each data collection support
;
– Ensure the creation of databases in connection with the collection tools.
C. Centralize the data collected
– Set up a database for each area of intervention (health, DRR,
community and capacity building) to facilitate monitoring;
– Ensure that the data/statistics collected from the various services
are complete and reliable, before compiling them; – Process the compiled data and transmit them on time to the hierarchy for validation; – Critically analyze the data and make recommendations in terms of corrective actions; – Fill in the operational monitoring tools monthly; – Archive the validated data. D. Enter, analyze, compile and archive information – Check the quality of the data to be entered and report any problems encountered; – Participate in the analysis of the database with the supervision of the SERA Officer of the Maroua sub-delegation before drafting the reports; – Monitor the indicators of the projects implemented by the CRC/CRf; – Participate in the analysis of the health situation in the EN region of Cameroon; – Analyze data and propose strategic directions; – Analyze, validate and transmit data with a list of reports analyzed during the month (Monthly Report, Operational Monitoring Tool, etc.);
– Inform project managers of any difficulties or strengths observed
during data processing and provide a report.
E. Write reports and supervise teams during surveys
– Ensure the verification, recording, processing and analysis of data
collected by field teams and investigators;
– Monitor the quality of data collected and compiled by investigators at the
end of the day of a survey;
– Check the quality of data collected in the field;
– Organize training for survey agents during surveys;
– Support the monitoring of the accountability mechanism in the field;
– Supervise field teams and
investigators on a permanent, regular and continuous basis in the collection of quality data;
– Contribute to the writing of the various reports of the evaluations and surveys
carried out.
F. Ensure coordination with teams
– Participate in internal meetings (meetings with project teams and the
SERA team) and external meetings of the project;
– Participate in CRF/CRC program meetings.
G. Supports the deployment of the monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration
with technical referents
– Supports the development of the SERA system on the base’s projects;
– Supports the monitoring of the management and feedback mechanism of information in the
field;
– Supports the updating of the delegation’s learning table;
– Supports the collection and archiving of project verification sources.
Qualification and experience
Diploma/Level of studies and experience:
Diploma in statistics, monitoring and evaluation, IT or any equivalent diploma
(BAC+3) with experience in monitoring and evaluation and data management.
Required skills:
● Advanced knowledge of IT (Word, Excel, Power Point, internet), and
data management software/tools (Kobo collection, commcare, Tablet/GPS,
Google sheet, etc.);
● Design of forms and dashboards for efficient and effective monitoring
of beneficiaries;
● Proficiency in the use of Google drive;
● Knowledge of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement through
prior experience is a real advantage;
● Perfect command of the French language; knowledge of Fulfulde and Arabic is
an asset
Required know-how:
● Have at least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position;
● Demonstrate patience, pedagogy, diplomacy and adaptability;
● Have very good interpersonal skills (internal and external);
● Know how to work in a team;
● Have a good command of French (read, written and spoken);
● Physically fit to travel in the field;
Required qualities:
● Good ability to manage physical fatigue;
● Good initiative;
● Ability to work under pressure;
● Autonomy, initiative and sense of responsibility;
● Sense of diplomacy and negotiation;
● Organization and priority management;
● Flexibility and rigor;
● Ability to delegate and supervise the work of a team;
● Ability to work under pressure;
● Sense of precision, autonomy, creativity, organizational capacity, capacity for analysis
and synthesis;
Recruitment process
Anyone interested in this offer is requested to send their file in
PDF format by email to the following address: recruitcrfyaounde@gmail.com. This consists of:
– An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three professional references;
– A cover letter (LM)
Please put in the subject of the submission email: Data Manager Kousseri
As recruitment is urgent, selection and validation will be carried out as
applications are received.
The application should be sent to Mr. Head of the Far North Sub-Delegation of
the French Red Cross.
Given the number of applications we receive, we are unable to
respond individually to each one. Therefore, if you have not heard
from us within 30 days, please consider that your application has not been accepted.
Candidates pre-selected on file will be summoned for a written test at the
CRF premises. Unselected files will not be returned to candidates.
Anti-terrorist financing and money laundering policy: by
applying for this offer, you authorize the CRC/CRf to carry out
a check to ensure that you are not on exclusion lists
for receiving funds from certain governments,
international organizations and donors. These checks are carried out before
you are offered the position and once a year after you are hired; This is to
prevent risks and meet obligations in terms of the fight against the
financing of terrorism and money laundering