Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management
2025-05-07T13:48:26+00:00
Mafisa Community Trust Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-05-16T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job purpose
The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management, plays a strategic role in leading the development, integration, and management of digital systems that support Mafisa’s growth and impact. This position ensures Mafisa’s programs are data-driven, tech-enabled, and operationally efficient, with systems tailored for rural and low-connectivity environments. The role also supports organisational learning, donor reporting, and carbon credit verification by ensuring data quality and technology alignment with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Technology and Systems Management
- Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital tools and platforms to support data collection, program delivery and organizational operations.
- Oversee technology projects, including custom application development, forms for data collection etc. ensuring solutions are scalable, user-friendly, and adapted for use in rural settings.
- Manage Mafisa’s cloud and digital environments (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure), ensuring data security, structured access, and reliable performance.
- Champion the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance program efficiency and field operations.
Data Management and Reporting
- Design and manage data collection and reporting systems that support field operations, impact tracking, and donor compliance.
- Create reports and develop dashboards to monitor program performance and progress toward strategic objectives.
- Ensure that accurate and timely data is available for internal decision-making and external reporting.
- Contribute to the use of innovative technologies—such as RFID livestock tagging, satellite, GPS tracking etc.—to support program efficiency.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and assess their relevance for Mafisa’s evolving needs.
Strategic and Organisational Development
- Work closely with program teams to understand their data and technology needs and build tailored solutions that improve outcomes.
- Facilitate training and ongoing support for field and admin teams.
- Contribute to organisational strategy and planning processes, ensuring tech and data systems align with long-term goals.
- Prepare internal and external reports for the board, partners, and funders as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
Experience and competencies
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in technology or data systems implementation and management.
- Proven experience leading tech-enabled projects in development or nonprofit settings, preferably in rural contexts.
- Experience with business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power BI.
- High competency in Excel, SQL (Structured Query Language) and setting up data collection tools such as MagPi, ODK etc.
- Experience in GIS and mapping tools is an added advantage, particularly ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Demonstrated ability to train and support users with varying levels of digital literacy.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Reporting
- The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management reports to the Chief Executive.
- The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management, supervises the data and reporting team.
Technology and Systems Management Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital tools and platforms to support data collection, program delivery and organizational operations. Oversee technology projects, including custom application development, forms for data collection etc. ensuring solutions are scalable, user-friendly, and adapted for use in rural settings. Manage Mafisa’s cloud and digital environments (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure), ensuring data security, structured access, and reliable performance. Champion the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance program efficiency and field operations. Data Management and Reporting Design and manage data collection and reporting systems that support field operations, impact tracking, and donor compliance. Create reports and develop dashboards to monitor program performance and progress toward strategic objectives. Ensure that accurate and timely data is available for internal decision-making and external reporting. Contribute to the use of innovative technologies—such as RFID livestock tagging, satellite, GPS tracking etc.—to support program efficiency. Stay abreast of technological advancements and assess their relevance for Mafisa’s evolving needs. Strategic and Organisational Development Work closely with program teams to understand their data and technology needs and build tailored solutions that improve outcomes. Facilitate training and ongoing support for field and admin teams. Contribute to organisational strategy and planning processes, ensuring tech and data systems align with long-term goals. Prepare internal and external reports for the board, partners, and funders as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage. Experience and competencies Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in technology or data systems implementation and management. Proven experience leading tech-enabled projects in development or nonprofit settings, preferably in rural contexts. Experience with business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power BI. High competency in Excel, SQL (Structured Query Language) and setting up data collection tools such as MagPi, ODK etc. Experience in GIS and mapping tools is an added advantage, particularly ArcGIS and QGIS. Demonstrated ability to train and support users with varying levels of digital literacy. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage. Experience and competencies Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in technology or data systems implementation and management. Proven experience leading tech-enabled projects in development or nonprofit settings, preferably in rural contexts. Experience with business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power BI. High competency in Excel, SQL (Structured Query Language) and setting up data collection tools such as MagPi, ODK etc. Experience in GIS and mapping tools is an added advantage, particularly ArcGIS and QGIS. Demonstrated ability to train and support users with varying levels of digital literacy. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Mafisa Community Trust Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 16 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose
The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management, plays a strategic role in leading the development, integration, and management of digital systems that support Mafisa’s growth and impact. This position ensures Mafisa’s programs are data-driven, tech-enabled, and operationally efficient, with systems tailored for rural and low-connectivity environments. The role also supports organisational learning, donor reporting, and carbon credit verification by ensuring data quality and technology alignment with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Technology and Systems Management
- Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital tools and platforms to support data collection, program delivery and organizational operations.
- Oversee technology projects, including custom application development, forms for data collection etc. ensuring solutions are scalable, user-friendly, and adapted for use in rural settings.
- Manage Mafisa’s cloud and digital environments (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure), ensuring data security, structured access, and reliable performance.
- Champion the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance program efficiency and field operations.
Data Management and Reporting
- Design and manage data collection and reporting systems that support field operations, impact tracking, and donor compliance.
- Create reports and develop dashboards to monitor program performance and progress toward strategic objectives.
- Ensure that accurate and timely data is available for internal decision-making and external reporting.
- Contribute to the use of innovative technologies—such as RFID livestock tagging, satellite, GPS tracking etc.—to support program efficiency.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and assess their relevance for Mafisa’s evolving needs.
Strategic and Organisational Development
- Work closely with program teams to understand their data and technology needs and build tailored solutions that improve outcomes.
- Facilitate training and ongoing support for field and admin teams.
- Contribute to organisational strategy and planning processes, ensuring tech and data systems align with long-term goals.
- Prepare internal and external reports for the board, partners, and funders as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
Experience and competencies
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in technology or data systems implementation and management.
- Proven experience leading tech-enabled projects in development or nonprofit settings, preferably in rural contexts.
- Experience with business intelligence software such as Tableau, Power BI.
- High competency in Excel, SQL (Structured Query Language) and setting up data collection tools such as MagPi, ODK etc.
- Experience in GIS and mapping tools is an added advantage, particularly ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Demonstrated ability to train and support users with varying levels of digital literacy.
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Reporting
- The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management reports to the Chief Executive.
- The Senior Specialist, Technology Innovation and Data Management, supervises the data and reporting team.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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