Introduction:

Human Appeal is an incorporated UK charity and a global humanitarian and development organization. We save lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence and establishment of self-sustaining development programmes. Our vision is "to become the global agent of change for a just, caring, and sustainable world’’.

Purpose of the Position:         

The MIS Assistant will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and managing the Database (MIS) for the Non-Formal Education (NFE) program in accordance with the standards, guidelines, and reporting requirements of the Directorate of Literacy & Non-Formal Education (DL&NFE), Government of Sindh. The position ensures accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data related to NFE Facilitators, learners’ enrollment, daily attendance, and progress, and supports evidence-based decision-making.            

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities and Data Management (MIS) / Documentation:

• Maintain and regularly update MIS records of NFE Facilitators, learning centers, and enrolled learners.
• Ensure accurate entry, verification, and validation of learners’ demographic, enrollment, and academic data.
• Maintain daily attendance records of learners and facilitators in line with DL&NFE-approved formats.
• Ensure completeness and consistency of MIS data received from field teams and facilitators.
• Manage and report the HR Requirements to HA’s Country HR Department.
• Maintain organized digital and physical MIS records, reports, and official correspondence.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and protection of learners’ and staff data in line with organizational and government protocols.
• Provide MIS-related guidance and support to NFE Facilitators regarding attendance and learners’ data submission.
• Assist the Project Team in tracking enrollment trends, attendance ratios, dropouts, and retention rates.
• Identify data gaps, discrepancies, or delays and promptly report to the Project Coordinator.

DL&NFE Portal Management & Reporting:

• Timely update learners’ profiles, enrollment status, attendance, and progress on the official DL&NFE MIS Portal.
• Generate and submit weekly, monthly, and periodic MIS reports as per DL&NFE and project requirements.
• Ensure alignment between hard records, field data, and DL&NFE online system entries.
• Support data correction, reconciliation, and portal updates as advised by DL&NFE.
• Coordinate closely with the MIS Team of DL&NFE, Government of Sindh for verification, review, and approval of data.

Key Deliverables:

• Updated and accurate MIS / Database of NFE Facilitators, learning centers, and learners.
• Timely submission of attendance, enrollment, and progress data on the DL&NFE portal / Regional Directorate of Education & Literacy (Larkana / Hyderabad).
• Regular MIS reports shared with project management and DL&NFE.
• Well-maintained and auditable MIS documentation.

Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy and timeliness of MIS data and portal updates.
• Compliance with DL&NFE MIS standards and reporting timelines.
• Quality of coordination with DL&NFE MIS team and field staff.
• Data reliability during monitoring, inspections, and audits.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in MIS, data management, or education/development projects.
• Hands-on experience with online MIS portals, databases, and Excel-based reporting tools.
• Strong command of MS Excel, MS Word, and basic data analysis techniques.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with government departments, field teams, and facilitators.
• Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.

PSEA and Safeguarding:

Human Appeal has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of staff as well as beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility. All staff must adhere to the Code of Conduct that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).

It is mandatory for applicants to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children, and to consent to the disclosure of any such information by their former employers during the recruitment process.

Note: Position is subject to approval of donor funding. As, we are looking for immediate hires, we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis.