Management Information System (MIS) Specialist

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Management Information System (MIS) Specialist
Job Location:
Abuja

Job Description

  • Management Information System (MIS) Specialist handles all data management activities (i.e. planning surveys, data monitoring/collection, data management and analysis); providing technical support to decision-making, capacity building and learning; including the use of innovative processes in data management and statistical analysis.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Information Technology/Science with specialization in statistics, numerical computation, or an equivalent degree. At least three (3) years’ experience with large-scale monitoring and data management tasks.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience on USAID or donor-funded projects including experience in data collection, management and analysis; Familiarity with Integrated Database Management Systems (IDMS) with GIS functionality;
  • Experience in Knowledge Management (KM) and communications. Knowledge of USAID’s Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) approach is desirable;
  • Experience in data collection procedures, systems design, systems analysis, and information systems project management; Experience in grantee reporting systems and GIS for performance monitoring preferred.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V