Posted Jul 13, 2026 196 views
The MIS / Digital Data Collection Specialist at Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) leads the design, implementation, and management of digital data collection processes to support the organization's goals. This role requires a strong foundation in computer science along with extensive experience in using digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, and SurveyCTO. The specialist oversees a team of 10 personnel, ensuring high-quality data acquisition, processing, and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making and effective program monitoring. By applying expert knowledge in database design and administration, the specialist maintains the integrity and usability of collected data, while advancing digital data capture techniques.
The position demands a minimum of ten years of experience with progressive responsibility in data analysis, data cleaning, and validation, paired with proficiency in database management. The specialist collaborates closely with various departments to streamline data systems and improve operational efficiency. This role calls for a detail-oriented professional with proven leadership skills to manage and mentor the team, drive innovation in digital data collection strategies, and meet the high standards required for impactful poverty eradication initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain digital data collection frameworks using KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, and other relevant platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 data collection and management professionals to ensure smooth operation and achieve organizational objectives.
- Design and administer comprehensive databases to support program data requirements, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
- Develop and enforce protocols for data cleaning and validation to guarantee accuracy and reliability of collected information.
- Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to interpret digital data, generate actionable insights, and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to refine data requirements and enhance data capture methods in line with project goals.
- Provide regular reports and data summaries to senior management and external partners, ensuring clarity and usefulness of information presented.
- Identify opportunities to upgrade data collection technologies and processes, applying emerging digital capture techniques and tools.
- Ensure compliance with organizational data protection policies and relevant regulatory standards throughout all data lifecycle stages.
- Coordinate with IT and security teams to safeguard data assets and manage database administration, including backups and disaster recovery plans.
- Train staff on digital data collection tools, database management practices, and data quality protocols to build organizational capacity.
- Monitor and evaluate data collection activities continuously to optimize workflow efficiency and data quality.
- Participate in strategic planning to align data collection initiatives with Poverty Eradication Initiative's broader goals and mission.
Skills
Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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