About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2014, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Management Information System/Database Coordinator will be responsible for steering the development and managing Management Information systems for the full spectrum (Development and Humanitarian) Program of organization. The incumbent will be in charge of creating databases, maps and systems of information collection, storage and dissemination to relevant stakeholders. The goal of the effort is to build a dynamic information management and sharing infrastructure that improves the planning, coordination and traceability of SCI work in Uganda. In addition, the person contributes to the design and regular use of GIS and database materials used for programming. The Coordinator may also be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS or relevant subject
· Prior experience in establishing successful information and data management systems in complex contexts
· Significant experience of working on mapping, data collection and presentation using mapping technologies such as Arc GIS, GPS, google earth etc.
· Detailed working knowledge of applicable data management and database computer software (JavaScript APIs, Flex, Microsoft Excel/Access, SQL server)
· Proven experience of competently and effectively synthesizing and managing large quantities of data.
· Expertise in analysis software’s such as SPSS, STATA, databases, and other analysis software’s.
· Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
· Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
· Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
· Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
· Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
· Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
· Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
· Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
· Excellent time management and planning capacity.
· Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
· Proficiency in local language of the area, a must.
· Possess a valid riding permit and experience.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors submitted to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org addressed to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children,
Plot 68/70, Kira Road,
Kampala. Uganda.

NB:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.
Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.

Deadline: 31st July 2015.