Job Description

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 54 projects in 32 countries and total revenues of $151 million.

MIS Specialist, Bangladesh

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Management Information System (MIS) Specialist for the USAID-funded Feed the Future Rice and Diversified Crops Activity (RDC) Activity. The project will be a five-year primary mechanism to support productivity and market systems development under USAID/Bangladesh’s FTF strategy, with the objective of improved food security through systemic changes that increase rural incomes and – via increased incomes, including women’s income, and incentivized crop diversification – to improved nutrition. USAID/Bangladesh’s new Rice and Diversified Crops Activity (RDC) activity will foster growth and reduce poverty through improving the competitiveness, inclusiveness, and resilience of rice and other selected crops in the FTF Zone of Influence (ZOI) to the benefit of large numbers of men and women and their families in rural households, farms, and market systems. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and operationalize the real-time data management system where required to design relational database as well as web application as per project needs
  • Leads to design and integration of additional tools and applications into the project MIS framework as requested by management and technical staff.
  • Manages the MIS of the program, including SharePoint MIS Administration where s/he needs to manages project MIS architecture, navigation and permission levels of project staff
  • Need to conduct spatial analysis to support MEL indicator reporting, including provide geo located data and visualizations through GIS mapping, which is integrated with MIS database.
  •  Maintains a fully auditable data trail for all MEL indicator figures that are reported.
  • Generates data visualization and analysis using business intelligence applications (data modelling, visualization and GIS mapping) to support reporting requirements and real-time monitoring of implementation.
  • Determines local operating instructions on data capture, validation and entry into the MIS. Beside that need to monitors responsible staff  for data collection and ensures timely entry into the MIS.
  • Ensures that all MEL data is fully uploaded, integrated and traceable through the MIS
  • Responsible for MIS technical support and troubleshooting for the project
  • Leads the work of assigned group data-entry support staff
  • Undertakes all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Expertise to develop the relational database and web applications (mobile based and desktop based)
  • Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment, including the Microsoft Office Suite , SharePoint and Access, Web Apps/SQL Azure databases. Proven ability to design and manage Access databases.
  • Ability to use Power Pivot data modelling, Power View visualization, Power BI and Power Map, ArcGIS.
  • Prior experience to work with MEL team for the development project are encourage.
  • Strong ability to perform and interpret statistical analysis using statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA, R).
  • Strong written communications and presentation skills, and the ability to synthesize large quantities of information into clear, concise narratives and visual formats.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to travel within the country.
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral and fluency in Bangla.
  • Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in computer science, MIS, statistics or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience with database design, management and analysis responsibilities, preferably in international development projects, particularly USAID-funded projects.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 Interested applicants are requested to apply before June 30th, 2017. Please email your CV along a Cover letter to jobs@acdivocardc.org . Please mention the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and minorities candidates. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant