Social & Scientific Systems (SSS) Inc. Management Information System Specialist Vacancy in Kigali Rwanda

A. Background

Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSS), an employee-owned company, has supported public and private sector programs since 1978.

SSS contributes significantly to improving public health in the United States and in more than 90 other countries.

We are currently seeking a Management Information System Specialist to work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Management Services (MEMS) Project which was awarded by USAID to SSS in June 2008.

The purpose of the MEMS Project is to assist the USG Rwanda Team to develop and implement a comprehensive performancemanagement, monitoring, and reporting program.

This program provides data and information that meet and inform reporting and programming requirements for USAID including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), Economic Growth and Democracy & Governance interventions under the current three USAID strategic objectives.
B. Function

Working closely with the MEMS in-country team and with the support from SSS's computer and data analysis specialists, the candidate shall lead the development and maintenance of the MEMS computerized information system and support the implementation of the performance monitoring, planning, evaluation and reporting requirements.
C. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop consensus among key USG institutions (PEPFAR, PMI, USAID, CDC, DOD) about the requirements, specifications and platform for a cost-effective MEMS database for capturing, aggregating, analysing and reporting key monitoing & evaluation and research data trends for performance improvement.
2. Lead the development and regular update of the MEMS programmatic database to provide access to the strategic information that will assist the USG institutions and implementing partners to assess their contributions to the Government of Rwanda (GOR)'s achievement in specific sectors.
3. Implement programming and/or procedures to ensure data consistency and integrity for database.
4. Lead the organization and implementation of the technical support and training to USG, implementing partnersand MEMS staff in the use of the Rwanda M&E database
5. Lead the appropriate system and user documentation, including subsequent system enhancements for institutional memory.
6. Support the data gathering, cleaning, aggregation and analysis activities of all USG teams and partners, as well as the dissemination of the aggregate reports from the MEMS programmatic database to USG institutions, implementing partners, host country partner institutions, implementing partners, and other donors and key stakeholders.
7. Act as the MIS technical liaison for the USG country team, host-country partner institutions, USG implementing partners, other donors and key stakeholders.
8. Support the analysis of USG aggregate and implementing partners' baselines, targets and reported data.
9. Support cross-portfolio analysis and documentation on the progress and impact of the USG-supported activities, as well as setting of targets by USG and implementing partners.
10. Support the development, packaging and submission of required quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
11. Ensure installation of computer systems and regular maintenance of the MEMS/RPMS-related IT equipment, network and data security according to SSS standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contract requirements.
12. Conduct hardware and software inventory management for MEMS/RPMS related equipment.
13. Carry out routine Helpdesk activities, e.g., desktop level support and or technical assistance for users of the system use of the MEMS/RPMS
14. Carry out periodic review of MEMS staff IT skills, assessing training needs and providing the necessary training support.
15. Coach interns and work-study participants in developing and managing programmatic databases for program improvement and reporting.
16. Perform any additional M&E/MIS responsibilities in line with the overall objective of the MEMS project as determined by the chief-of-party.

D. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in English.
• Master's degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficiency in key programming languages (preferably VB.NET, C#) and database management systems.
• Relevant certifications in computer programming. Specific knowledge and skills in web-based applications based on Microsoft platforms (.NET and Microsoft SQL Server).
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in system programming and managing complex IT networks and user support/training.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to working as a team member.

E. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Familiarity with PEPFAR, PMI, Foreign Assistance Operating Plan (OP) or development activities;
• Training experience;
• Fluency in French;
• Knowledge and skills in statistical analysis;
• Knowledge and skills in GIS mapping.

F. Salary:

A competitive salary package depending on salary history, qualifications and experience in accordance with USAID/Rwanda Local Compensation Plan.

This is a local position with no expatriate benefits and the successful candidate will need to comply with local tax obligations.
G. How to Apply:

Please send resume and supporting documents to: recruit@s-3.com.

Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: August 31,2010
Done at Kigali on 9th August 2010
SSS/MEMS MANAGEMENT

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