About the Role
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization providing assistance, protection, and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Protection Data Technical Assistant to join our team in Nigeria, playing a vital role in maintaining high-quality data management standards for our Protection from Violence (PfV) programmes across Bama, Gwoza, Monguno, and Madagali.
Key Responsibilities- Receive, register, and consolidate protection monitoring and activity datasets from designated project locations while maintaining rigorous submission trackers.
- Digitize approved hard-copy monitoring forms, activity records, and documentation accurately while checking for completeness and consistency.
- Perform routine data entry, cleaning, de-duplication, and basic validation using NRC-approved tools to flag discrepancies and unusual trends.
- Support the Protection Development Manager in maintaining the Protection Monitoring Dashboard by updating validated source datasets.
- Update indicator tracking tables (ITTs), activity databases, and reporting trackers in close collaboration with MEAL and Information Management colleagues.
- Maintain secure, access-controlled records for sensitive protection monitoring, referrals, and case management while upholding strict confidentiality.
- Prepare weekly data submission updates, data quality logs, and contribute to accurate aggregate reporting for internal and donor requirements.
- Diploma or university degree in Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in data entry, database administration, monitoring data management, or programme support within the humanitarian sector.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI, and digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain precise data standards, identify discrepancies, and manage confidential information with utmost integrity.
- Strong organizational skills and written communication abilities in English, with experience collaborating with dispersed field teams.
- Familiarity with the humanitarian context in Borno and Adamawa states is an added advantage.
- Meaningful humanitarian work contributing to the protection and support of displaced populations in Nigeria.
- Professional development opportunities within a respected international non-governmental organization.
- Competitive remuneration package in line with NRC Nigeria terms and conditions.