Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sun, 7 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
For an EU funded project (funding secured), we are looking for a Data Management Specialist to develop data management systems on family and sexual violence incidence and impact. You will train and coach specialised hospital staff and other stakeholders in the collection, management and use of data for planning, budgeting and advocacy. You will be based in Madang (where VSO has their office) at PNG’s north coast, with some travel to Mendi in the Highlands. This is a one year placement.
Your role will be:
To complete a needs assessment on data needs for the Family Support Centres (FSC) of Modilon and Mendi Hospitals and the Family and Sexual Violence Action Committees in Madang and Mendi.
To design and develop a data management system for the two Hospitals, including reporting formats.
To design and develop a data management system for the FSVACs and to develop databases (based on Excel) for both hospitals and the FSVACs.
To conduct training on the use of the databases and to provide coaching and mentoring to FSC staff in data collection and management to ensure that they collect accurate and robust data.
To conduct training on data analysis and the use of data for advocacy and planning/budgeting and to provide ongoing mentoring and coaching on advocacy. Support FSCs in their planning and support the FSVACs in developing and implementing advocacy initiatives.
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Excel – ability to work on formulas across workbooks and manipulate graphs
• Experience of developing data management and analysis tools
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Fluency in English
Desirable:
• Experience in advocacy
Please note that interview will be done in a rolling basis.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please follow this link (http://bit.ly/1JTmnQ4) and download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We`ll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we`ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.
Data Management Specialist
Job posted by: VSO - Thu, 28 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sun, 7 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
For an EU funded project (funding secured), we are looking for a Data Management Specialist to develop data management systems on family and sexual violence incidence and impact. You will train and coach specialised hospital staff and other stakeholders in the collection, management and use of data for planning, budgeting and advocacy. You will be based in Madang (where VSO has their office) at PNG’s north coast, with some travel to Mendi in the Highlands. This is a one year placement.
Your role will be:
To complete a needs assessment on data needs for the Family Support Centres (FSC) of Modilon and Mendi Hospitals and the Family and Sexual Violence Action Committees in Madang and Mendi.
To design and develop a data management system for the two Hospitals, including reporting formats.
To design and develop a data management system for the FSVACs and to develop databases (based on Excel) for both hospitals and the FSVACs.
To conduct training on the use of the databases and to provide coaching and mentoring to FSC staff in data collection and management to ensure that they collect accurate and robust data.
To conduct training on data analysis and the use of data for advocacy and planning/budgeting and to provide ongoing mentoring and coaching on advocacy. Support FSCs in their planning and support the FSVACs in developing and implementing advocacy initiatives.
Due to the nature of our volunteer placements, it is possible that the responsibilities of this role may differ in reality and therefore the post holder will need to be prepared to be flexible and adapt to their environment as necessary.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Excel – ability to work on formulas across workbooks and manipulate graphs
• Experience of developing data management and analysis tools
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Fluency in English
Desirable:
• Experience in advocacy
Please note that interview will be done in a rolling basis.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please follow this link (http://bit.ly/1JTmnQ4) and download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We`ll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we`ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We`ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we`ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.