Job Description:

Data and Reporting Officer (Internal role)

Number of positions: 1

Duration: One year

Location:  Duhok Governorate and Zakho ID

Deadline of submission: 4th December 2022 

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peace building & Human Rights

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Ensures that report specifications and designs meet donor, partner or stakeholder requirements.

·       Contributes to the continued improvement of organizational reporting frameworks, including reporting standards, controls, registers and key reporting obligations.

·       Oversees and directly undertakes the collection of data, analysis of the data collected, and submission of quality and timely reports utilizing innovative and effective approaches.

·       Establishes reporting schedules and manage on-time report submissions.

·       Gathers project activity-related data from project officers for inclusion in formal reports.

·       Manages data accuracy and quality on all reports with facts and references.

·       Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships and effective communication networks with internal stakeholders and to reach consensus regarding reporting priorities.

·       Communicates with staff at all levels in an effective, clear and concise manner and provides sound rationales that support recommendations for improvement.

·       Contributes to the strategic vision of the organization by identifying best practices for data analysis and reporting through research and feedback from stakeholders.

·       Responds proactively and positively to requests for ad-hoc information or reports.

·       Reviews report drafts with management teams in a timely manner before any submission.

·       Meets with donors to discuss the data collected and presents data analyses and findings when requested.

·       Designs, compiles and produces other reports as required by management.

·       Performs other related duties assigned by the line manager when required.

·       Must have at least 1 year experience working with Lotus Flower in Duhok city.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

Education & Professional Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field. Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Data Analysis and Monitoring & Evaluation is preferred.

·       Work Experience

·       4 years’ relevant experience, preferably within an NGO, UN agency or similar organisation.

·       Experience in Database Management and Data Analysis is a must.

Professional Skills, Competencies

Specifically, applicants for this position should also demonstrate the following skills:

·       Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic and the demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documents and reports for diverse audiences.

·       Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas.

·       High-level proficiency in office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

·       Personal integrity with the drive to achieve results within a fast-paced and challenging environment.

·       An outgoing and engaging personality, with demonstrated cultural and gender sensitivity, as well as a good sense of humour.

·       The ability to build trust, work and live collaboratively with others and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

·       Strong organizational and coordination skills, able to work with significant levels of autonomy and balance personal and professional priorities to meet tight deadlines.

·       Strong analytical skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy.

·       Ability and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “Data and Reporting Officer “ as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.