Management Information System (MIS) Specialist at Ministry of Local Government Decentralisation and Rural Development

Company

Ministry of Local Government Decentralisation and Rural Development

Location

Accra, Ghana

Job Type

Full-Time

About the Role

The Management Information System (MIS) Specialist provides operational support for the development, operationalisation, and management of information systems and tools for the Project. This role ensures effective and efficient project implementation and management through robust data systems and reporting infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a functional, real-time MIS for effective and efficient project implementation and management
• Design and operationalise all required MIS software, electronic-based tools, and systems for project delivery in collaboration with the Digital/Software Engineer
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to design reporting formats based on operational requirements from the National PIU, Zonal Coordinating Offices (ZCOs), satellite offices (SOs), District Assemblies (DAs), and collaborating agencies
• Facilitate training for PIU staff and other users on developed MIS modules and provide periodic updates to user manuals
• Review data uploaded by users into the project MIS and ensure periodic updates
• Ensure data quality through frequent reviews and analysis in collaboration with the M&E Specialist
• Generate reports and analytics from the MIS for periodic reports, workplans, and budget preparation
• Recommend technical specifications including hardware, software, connectivity, and personnel requirements for system operations, with support from the Digital/Software Engineer
• Assist in periodic review of processes, procedures, and reporting formats and arrange necessary improvements to the database software
• Support the knowledge management specialist with database development initiatives