Management Information System Officer [MIS Officer] @ Silver Jubilee Development Agency

Job Summary

Silver Jubilee Development Agency (SJDA) was established in 1984 and incorporated as a Company limited by guarantee under section 23 of the Companies Act 1913 (now, section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017) on October 30, 1984. The objective of establishing SJDA is to promote the socio-economic progress of the communities by developing and supporting programmes and institutions.

Programme Overview

The Poverty Elimination (PE) Programme is SJDA’s integrated, institutional response to improve the Quality of Life of the underprivileged members of the communities by supporting the families to increase income. The PE Programme is a flagship initiative aimed at reducing multidimensional poverty within the local communities in Pakistan. It focuses on enabling vulnerable families to graduate out of poverty through targeted interventions such as income generation, access to finance, education, skill development, health, and social protection. The programme aligns with the global vision of driving sustainable poverty elimination and promoting resilience through economic empowerment and social inclusion.

The programme aims to:

• Increase the Employment and Self-Employment opportunities;
• Support to establish small enterprises;
• Improve Agriculture productivity;
• Improve Livestock breeding/rearing.

 

Position Summary

SJDA is seeking applications for the position of Management Information System (MIS) Officer. The role is responsible for managing program data systems and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Poverty Elimination Programme.

Reporting Line

The MIS Officer will report to the Manager MIS and work in close coordination with Program, Finance, Operations, and IT teams.

Purpose of the Position

The MIS Officer will design, manage, maintain, and continuously improve the Management Information System to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable data for planning, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.

Role and  Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain MIS databases, dashboards, and data collection tools
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness
• Conduct regular data validation and quality checks
• Generate periodic MIS reports and analytical dashboards
• Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys
• Provide MIS training and technical support to staff
• Ensure data security, confidentiality, and donor compliance

Deliverables

• Functional and updated MIS system
• Clean and verified program databases
• Periodic MIS reports and dashboards
• User manuals, SOPs, and data documentation
• Ad-hoc analytical reports as required

Required Skills

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, IT, Statistics, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant MIS experience, preferably in the development sector

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, formulas)
• Experience with databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Strong command of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with web-based MIS and mobile data collection tools

Analytical & Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to data accuracy and detail
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users
• Ability to work under deadlines and multitask effectively

Tools & Technologies (Preferred)

• Excel, Power BI
• SQL databases
• Web-based MIS platforms
• Mobile data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, CommCare)
• Basic GIS tools (QGIS)

Duty Station & Travel

The position will be based in Gilgit, Chitral, or Islamabad. Frequent travel within program regions may be required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Confidentiality & Ethics

The MIS Officer must maintain strict confidentiality of program and beneficiary data and comply with SJDA’s data protection and ethical data use policies.