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Mashriq Program is a decentralised geographic division working in the Midle East and covering Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and during 2026 Syria will join the program.

In this region, we cover the full manadte of HI – emergency, Armed reduction violence and development with strong focus on continuum and resilience. There are 5 main sectors of intervention: rehabilitation, education, early child development, BaNEREI (basic needs, economic recovery and economic inclusion) and armed violence reduction. Inclusion Humanitarian Action is both crosscutting within main sectors and sometimes a standalone intervention.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

The Regional Information management Specialist ensures the implementation and exploitation of data collection and operational information management systems to support project and programme steering by providing access to up to date, reliable and relevant data. S/he is the functional manager of the Information Management (IM) teams in the country of operations within the MASHRIQ Program.

Reports to: Regional MEAL Manager

Interacts with:

Internally: Regional Technical Specialist, Country Managers, Operation Managers, Area Managers, Deputy Country Managers, Project Managers, MEAL unit (Accountability & Learning Officer, MEAL Managers/Senior Officers, MEAL Officers and Regional MEAL team) and support services.

Externally: Partners organizations, and relevant external stakeholders.

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Lead the definition and implementation of the Information management strategy as art of Prigram MEAL strategy within MASHRIQ program

Contributes to defining Information Management action plan, and monitors its implementation;
In close collaboration with the Programme / Regional MEAL Manager and the project managers, ensures the implementation of systems for monitoring, data collection, and information management that are adapted to the intervention context and enable compliance with HI standards;
Support the Programme / Regional MEAL manager in receiving and learning from any information or difficulties that could help to improve these systems;
Helps drive the performance of the IM positions;
Participates in strengthening the IM skills of partners.

Responsibility 2: Defines the information management and database systems

Design, develop and/or define the information management system
- Mobile data collection
- Databases
- Case Management Software (SQL Programming)
- Visualisation tools /dashboards
- Geographic Information Systems
- Indicator production
- Archiving of data sets
Ensures the coherency and integration of these systems
Support the IM positions in implementing these systems.

Responsibility 3: Ensures the quality of data and compliance with HI standards

Trains the teams in charge of data collection and processing (HI and partners);
Trains the IM teams in charge of managing data and information (case management);
Implements procedures for quality control and the definition of information flows;
Contributes to the development and rollout of internal data management standards;
Contributes to data transfer exercises between HQ and the field.

Responsibility 4: Supports the operational teams with data analysis and use

Produces visualisations and analyses of statistics in accordance with needs at programme (regional) level;
Helps operational teams to interpret their data and use it for decision making purposes;
Support technical teams and country management to interpret and use of data for decision making, advocacy and proposal writing processes;
Ensures the internal and external dissemination of data by means of adapted communication formats.

Responsibility 5: Puts mechanisms in place to guarantee the protection of beneficiaries’ personal data

Carries out impact analyses of data protection on the programme;
Coordinates the implementation of operational procedures and an action plan to reinforce data protection;
Trains/sensitises the programme teams on good data protection practices;
Ensures the security of the databases.

Responsibility 6: Contributes to the external representation and promotion of HI’s IM expertise.

Represents HI’s IM expertise in all relevant networks in his or her geographical area of intervention.

Responsibility 7: Ensure compliance with the HI standards applicable to Information Management

Ensures that data and information management activities are carried out according to HI data protection policy and IM guidelines;

Responsibility 8: Leads the learning and the continuous improvement of HI’s Information Management Systems

Is responsible for implementing processes and methods for collecting, analysing, modelling and ownership of the knowledge produced by the IM systems.
Contributes to the analyses of the information collected and the knowledge produced to strengthen IM systems;
Ensures the sharing of knowledge produced internally on the programme and more broadly at organisation level by using relevant channels and communities of practice.
Responsibility 9: Emergency preparedness and response
Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.

Data protection and Confidentiality is required in all these responsibilities.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from woman and persons with disabilities and is ready to provide reasonable accommodation for their specific needs.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE should have:

University degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Management Systems or any relevant field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IM related jobs.
At least 1 year of previous work experience with I/NGO in a similar position; Previous experience working with humanitarian and/or development settings is a plus
Expert in information management strategy, data structuring and data quality
Expert experience in Responsible data management.
Expert experience in statistical analysis and data visualisation.
Proficient in results and indicator monitoring
Proficient in planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of findings.
Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis
Proficient in the use of SQL based programming.
Knowledge experience working with Solaris FileMaker Software is a must.
Knowledge experience in accountability to populations and lessons learning.
Knowledge of project evaluations
Advanced in English and fluency in Arabic (French is a plus)
Frameworks and references
Office and collaborative tools
Working in a global organization
Proficient experience in facilitation and design of training and skills development.
Proficient experience in office and collaborative tools.
Practical experience in planning, monitoring and coordination
Practical experience in Personal security management
Practical experience in the use of my profession’s information system
Practical experience in frameworks and references.
Knowledge experience in project management
Knowledge experience in intervention strategy
Knowledge of proposal and narrative report writing.
Knowledge of public relations, representation and internal/external communication.
Knowledge of cash-flow management.
Knowledge of financial and budget management.
Knowledge of operational partnership.
Fair knowledge of stress management

Initial contract for a period of one year renewable.

The position is advertised in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria

For Lebanon: Salary starts with 2688USD

For Jordan: Salary starts with 2050 JOD

For Syria: Salary starts with 1970 USD

Closing date: 13/11/2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and CV will be screened on rolling basis.

Application should include CV and motivation letter. Incomplete applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Please adress all applications through the link.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation to: [email protected]

By applying to this position, you give to HI recruitment team the consent to get a reference check about you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Regional Information Management Specialist - Mashriq Program