DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC East Africa and Great Lakes (EAGL) operation focuses on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, migrants, and host communities in Burundi, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

The overall purpose of the role:

The IM Specialist will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating information related to displacement predictions modelling and protection information monitoring for Danish Refugee Council (DRC) EAGL Regional Office. The successful candidate will support the organization's efforts to protect vulnerable populations, anticipate, prepare for, and respond to displacement crises. They will work closely with the organization's teams to ensure that accurate and timely information is available for decision-making.

Responsibilities

Anticipatory Action (AA) Initiative

Develop and maintain displacement predictions models using relevant tools and techniques
Attend relevant meetings and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling

Develop and produce regular reports on displacement trends, necessary visualizations, maps and other visual aids

Participate in the organization's emergency response efforts as needed
Protection Monitoring

Develop and maintain protection information monitoring systems including set up of data collection tools and databases
Compile regular reports, develop necessary visualizations on project performance for use by both internal and external stakeholders
Conduct regular analysis of data to assess project progress, identify trends and inform decision making
Assist in the development of proposals, reports, and other communications materials related to protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
MEAL Support

Develop and maintain data management systems and databases to support protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that data and information are accurate and up-to-date
Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to field staff on data collection, analysis, and management
Travel to field locations as needed
About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC's five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. eFSNRlp u3BkY
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications and Experience

At least 3 years of experience in information management, data analysis, or a related field
Conversant with R programming language (Additional knowledge of Python is an advantage)
Bachelor's degree in information management, statistics, computer science, or a related field
Certification in R Program or relevant data analytics course