Data Management Assistant (Code: 030-STRIVE-DMAK)
General Position Summary
The Data Management Assistant for Ekosistem Keuangan Inklusif (EKI) will support Strive Indonesia's MERL Team by collecting and managing evidence of EKI’s activities and coordinating with facilitators for EKI in the identification process of MSEs in pilot locations in West Java and East Java. This role involves supporting the field implementation and operations of the Strive Indonesia-EKI pilot program. Responsibilities include coordinating with EKI facilitators, trainers and program participants, local government agencies, financial services providers, small business associations, and other partners in collecting evidence; managing field-based data protocols for MERL; and providing evidence-based insights for knowledge management and communications. Additionally, the Data Management Assistant will work closely with the MERL team to verify and monitor partners' performance, ensuring data quality in collaboration with the program MERL team based in Jakarta.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Support the program implementation of Strive Indonesia-EKI including implementation of the MEL Plan for program activities, outputs, and outcomes, including appropriate methodologies and data collection frequency.
Support MERL Team to conduct needs assessment, GESI assessment, baseline, and endline based on Mercy Corps Indonesia standard.
Gather accurate and reliable data of Strive Indonesia-EKI program from various sources in the field.
Organizing, storing, and maintaining Strive Indonesia-EKI program data and files in accordance with the MCI standard filing structure in the Synology storage platform or MCI Data Center.
Verifying and validating data from various sources to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.
Support facilitator for EKI in the operational aspects of field projects, including organizing events, training sessions, and meetings.
Document system database contents, protocols and update manuals for smooth functioning.
Support the provision of data needed for program monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, communication, and report.
Conduct travel to project locations to monitor quality of implementation and adjust plans and approaches to meet the program objectives.
Assist in any other task or duty assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
University degree in Agriculture, Social Studies, Economic, Business, or other relevant field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience working as MEL Assistant or Field Assistant.
Have experience with community, private sector, and government engagement.
Have experience in delivering training would be an advantage.
Have experience to collect, analysis, and manage big program participants (> 100,000 participants) data would be an advantage.
Have knowledge on Mercy Corps’ PM@MC 2.0 would be an advantage.
Have experience with digital financial services, digital marketing, digital training and mentoring would be an advantage.
Proven experience digital data collection tools, include data visualization system/dashboard.
Good problem solving and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a mixed team.
Good knowledge of MS Office software and Mercy Corps Indonesia digital data.
Able to write and understandable spoken English are preferred.
Success Factors
The successful candidate will deliver quality work, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with the MCI team, program partners and program participants. S/he needs to be creative, a self-starter, a team player showing flexibility and open-mindedness yet focused on achieving objectives and disciplined about following regulations and meeting organizational standards. S/he will be highly motivated and motivate others to build the resilience of MEs.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Kuningan, West Java and Purwakarta, requires up to 100% travel to program locations in surrounding areas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps Indonesia is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps Indonesia team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
How to Apply
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The vacancy will be closed on 11 August 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.
Thank You,
Human Resources Department
Mercy Corps Indonesia