MEAL Assistant CPIMS+ at Danish Refugee Council

• Ensure the Child Protection Information Management System [CPIMS+] Database being used effectively as a case management tool in line with confidentiality and information sharing protocols.
• Customize the CPIMS+ as required to ensure its relevance to the context in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
• Produce timely progress reports on activities conducted, including both quantitative and qualitative information, in the camp and provide input into regular situation reports.
• Assist Child Protection Officers and case workers ensuring that accurate data entry, providing training and capacity-building for child protection and other staff as required.
• Ensure Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+) data tools are designed to meet the needs of children in Dadaab refugee camp and host Settlement.
• Regularly monitor the quality of data being input into CPIMS+, locate and correct data entry and form completion errors.
• Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
• Responsible for the management of electronic and hardcopy information relating to the case management cycle, including the administration of the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+) database and providing training and capacity-building for child protection staff on the use and linkage between case management cycle and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+)

• Training and capacity-building for child protection and other partners on information management systems
• Carry out trainings that build child and community capacity.
• Mentor and provide ongoing technical support to staff directly involved in case management and taking responsibility for personal learning and competence development.

• Generate routine reports from CPIMS+ and be responsible for data analysis of Children Protection issues and trends.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other key stakeholders to respond systemically to issues that impact child safety and well-being through information sharing.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly and feature reports as required and/or contribute to those being prepared by the Officer.
• Liaise as required with agencies performing related work, including UNHCR, UNICEF and partner agencies supporting the ongoing development of the CPIMS+ system.
• Assist in formulation of proposals outlining on the needs of children in Dadaab refugee camp and participate in broader protection initiatives as relevant.
• Review of work-plans and participation in drafting reports and proposal development including logical framework.

• Ensure protection of assets (Data management devices) and confidential data storage for both physical and software documents in appropriate secure locations.
• Actively protect children in every aspect of work and personal life, by preventing harm and reporting child abuse.

• Assist Child Protection team in maintaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders including the Government Children Officer, County government, UN agencies and other humanitarian agencies working on CP.
• Participate in community events and celebrations that promote child rights and participation.
• Assist Child Protection team in formulating of case management tools.

• Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 2 years continuous work experience in data management, preferably in an NGO dealing with child protection/or human rights refugee or related organization. Practical experience of CPIMS+ is added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of IT systems and packages including Microsoft Office and SPSS software.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place;
• Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal communication skill.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidelines and clear expectations.

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in (IT, or any other related courses)
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

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