Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 29 Nov 2019
Scope of Work
Integrity is recruiting a Digital Platform Manager (DPM) to work with a Digital Platform Lead (DPL), and Digital Platform Developer (DPD), in Kabul to manage the development of a digital platform for a Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) project. Along with the DPL and DPD, s/he will be responsible for managing the design, development, configuration, testing, and uptake of a digital platform. S/he will also liaise closely with the project’s client, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager and its Data Officers.
The DPM will coordinate the delivery of a Digital Platform (DP) to store, visualise and report on the programme’s data. The DP will include:
- Interactive relational directories of client-funded activities, programmes, implementing partners, performance monitoring information, thematic workstreams and geographic locations.
- Dashboards and a ‘public’ interface (access to be defined).
- Comparable data integrated from field visits that can be compared with other information portals used by the client and its partners.
This is a full-time consultancy role with a fixed-term of two years. The position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is contingent on project award.
Terms of Reference
The DPM will:
- Lead the day-to-day DP administration, user management and training
- Be the primary point of contact with the client on DP issues
- Be responsible for relationship management and the provision of the platform on time and in budget.
- Coordinate the work of the Digital Platform Developer (DPD).
- Support DPL in consultations with during inception to identify a ‘wish-list’ of features and reflect it back in DP design.
- Maintain regular communications with the client throughout the programme.
- Lead a bespoke training syllabus for data collection and enumerators using mobile technologies.
- Monitor and develop the security of the digital platform working with the DPD to identify and deliver best practices.
- Train and support focal points within the client and its partner organisations to use the DP effectively.
- Be accountable for comprehensive training and guidance reference documents.
- Define and document the approach to providing DP data security.
- Seek and respond to feature requests, or requests for additional functionalities throughout the programme’s lifetime.
The DPM will contribute to the following deliverables:
- User needs assessment.
- Alpha / Beta / Live DP.
- Training, guidance, user engagement analysis.
Your Experience
It is essential that the DPM:
- Has 5+ years’ experience in user-centered design; development, testing, and deployment of database systems; training; and client engagement, preferably in the international development sector.
- Has experience working in monitoring and evaluation.
- Has strong technology skills and competencies.
- Has experience building strong relationships in complex organisations / projects.
- Has conducted digital training and capacity building (face-to-face and written).
- is experienced in data collection methodologies and technologies.
- is a strong written and verbal communicator.
- is proactive and detail-orientated.
It is desirable that the DPM:
- is knowledgeable about digital data collection best practices.
- has experience working as part of a geographically disperse team.
- understands survey design, and qualitative / quantitative data analysis.
- has experience using & administrating data analysis software (Nvivo, SPSS).
Preferred Qualifications
- It is desirable that the DPM holds a degree or equivalent experience in international development and/or software production/management.
Languages
- Written and oral fluency in English essential.
- Language skills in either Urdu, Pashto or Dari desirable.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.
The closing date for applications is 29 November 2019. However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidates must have the right to work in Afghanistan.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.