Director, Data and Information Systems

Overview

The Director will provide strategic and technical leadership for projects in Uganda . They will supervise specialist staff in information systems, M&E and data analytics; translate programmatic requirements into clear system and analytical requirements; and provide sufficient technical oversight to ensure that the resulting architecture and tools are robust, practical and fit for purpose.

 Responsibilities

Data Architecture and Dashboard for Performance Management (40% LOE)

• Lead the design and operationalization of an integrated data and information architecture supporting the activity’s risk assessment, milestone verification, and performance-management functions.
• Lead the functional design of an integrated performance management dashboard for Government of Uganda, U.S. Government and project users, providing accessible and decision-relevant information on entity risk profiles, assessment and verification progress, findings, data quality, risk-mitigation actions and performance.
• Translate programmatic and technical requirements into clear system requirements, data structures, workflows, business rules and analytical specifications, working with the Information Systems Manager, MEL Manager and other technical specialists to turn these requirements into practical tools and systems.
• Lead the activity’s approach to accessing and using data from relevant Government of Uganda systems—i