Program Officer, Monitoring, Data & Learning

Nutrition International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition International is seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong background in data management and web technologies. The role involves developing applications and managing databases to support program monitoring, with an emphasis on user-centered design. Candidates should possess significant experience with DHIS2, Excel, and data analysis, and demonstrate a commitment to gender equality principles.

Benefits

Competitive market pay

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Four weeks of vacation plus public holidays

Flexible work hours

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a full stack developer.
• Expertise in data management using DHIS2, Excel, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with web-based applications and mobile data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical needs into database specifications.
• Develop user-friendly applications for data collection.
• Manage data using DHIS2 and related platforms.

Skills

Data management

Web service technologies

User-centered requirements

Analysis

Statistics

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences, statistics, or related discipline

Master’s degree or certification in monitoring, evaluation, and data management

Tools

DHIS2

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

SQL / Postgres

MS SharePoint

Job description

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, statistics, computer science, public health, or related discipline. Master’s degree or certification in monitoring, evaluation, and data management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a full stack developer; DHIS2 Academy level 2 specialization is an advantage.
• Significant expertise in data management using DHIS2, Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and other platforms.
• Proven ability to translate technical needs into database specifications and develop user-friendly applications.
• Experience with global or national DHIS2 instances and user-centered requirements processes.
• Expert knowledge of web-based applications, web service technologies, and mobile data collection solutions.
• Familiarity with SQL / Postgres is an advantage.
• Knowledge of results-based management, performance measurement frameworks, and program monitoring.
• Strong numeracy, data management, and analysis skills.
• Research skills, including literature review and analysis.
• Experience with MS SharePoint preferred.
• Field experience in a developing country and / or with cross-cultural teams preferred.
• Commitment to gender equality principles.
• NOTE : Although this role is reporting to Nutrition International's headquarters in Ottawa, ON, Canada, applicants within Canada that match our qualifications are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and flexible work hours. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, Current Work Permit, Citizenship, USMCA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

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