Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Around 3.5 billion people - half the people on the planet today - are malnourished. Each year, malnutrition kills 3.1 million children under the age of five and leaves 161 million stunted, trapping generations in lives of poverty and unfulfilled potential. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is focused on finding solutions to end malnutrition within our lifetimes.

About the role

GAIN is seeking to recruit a Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist to design, administer, optimize, and ensure continuous improvement of the programme Management Information System (MIS) used across the GAIN Nigeria project portfolio. The role will manage data flows from digital data collection platforms into the MIS, ensure system reliability, and support the automation of real time analytics and reporting dashboards. The MIS Specialist will ensure that programme data is well structured, accurate, secure, and readily accessible for decision making, donor reporting, and performance tracking.

This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. This advert closes on 20th March 2026. GAIN encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the advert ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

Key Responsibilities include.

• Design, configure, and maintain the centralized MIS for GAIN Nigeria project portfolio, ensuring system stability, security, and ease of use.
• Manage data pipelines that integrate digital data collection platforms (SurveyCTO, CommCare, Kobo, ODK, etc.) with the MIS.
• Ensure the MIS supports real-time data synchronization, disaggregation, and automated analytics required for programme decision making.
• Ensure system backups, data security protocols, user access rights, and version control.
• Monitor synchronization processes and troubleshoot issues related to API connections, form updates, and data mapping.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) that provide real-time performance analytics and automated donor reporting outputs.
• Ensure dashboards reflect required disaggregation categories and support programme decision making and donor reporting.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for MIS users across programme teams and implementing partners.

About you

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) development, administration, and data systems management within development programmes or technology-driven environments. They will demonstrate practical expertise in the design and implementation of digital data collection systems using platforms such as SurveyCTO, CommCare, ODK, Kobo, or similar tools. The candidate should also have proven experience in developing automated dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or other comparable platforms, enabling programme teams to access clear, timely, and actionable insights.

In addition, the candidate will possess solid technical skills in data integration and management, including experience working with API integrations, ETL processes, SQL databases, and automated data pipelines. They should be comfortable supporting programme teams with their data management and reporting requirements, ensuring that systems are reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with programme needs. Experience in data security practices, user access and permission management, and maintaining clear documentation of MIS processes is essential to ensure system integrity, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

About our offer

The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from NGN 19,666,488 gross per annum, depending on experience.

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