DescriptionThe Database Officer supports the Core Competency team under the supervision of the Project manager. The Database Officerwill work closely with the members of the Core Competency team MEL Unit and other NRC Ukraine overall objective of theDatabase Officeris to be responsible for managing CC data and support the operation of the CC team with data management and compliance but also to support any other CC related activity as requested by the PM and as necessary. TheDatabase Officeralsocontributes to thedevelopment and execution of programs need in terms of data to control protect deliver and enhance the value of data and information products. Data processing and analysis practices being used ensure consistency comparability and privacy of the data shared. S/he will also ensure that data processing and analysis steps are fully documented and replicable.
ResponsibilitiesGeneric responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies tools handbooks and guidelines.
- Adhere to National legislation and NRC policies regarding the administration protection of private information data protection and datasharing.
- Implement delegated portfolio according to a plan of action.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- Develop implement manage and administer databases data collection presentation and storage tools and related procedures.
- Carry out periodic audits for inventory obtained and used in the LFS project.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Contribute to the development implementation management and administration of databases and related procedures.
- Ensure efficient working relationships with a wide range of different interlocutors (Core Competency teamsMELUnit other NRC Ukraine departments NGOs and other agencies civil and military representatives).
Specific responsibilities:
- Act as a focal point for the collection analysis and dissemination of information relevant to the project activities.
- Maintain beneficiary registries as required by the areaand country team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of project activities projectrelevant documents and data in compliance with NRC and donor maintenance and filing of the documents.
- Ensure regularbackups anddata protection procedures of collected data maintainingproper filing structures to maintain data integrity and availability.
- Ensure accurate timely and consistent data entry andmaintenance of clear and complete databases.
- Ensure data processing cleaning and verification according to NRC standards.
- Contribute to development upgrade management and maintenance of project and programspecific databases spreadsheets and other data tools ensuring continuous development of internal systems and improvement of reporting capacity in close coordination with programme team andMELteam.
- Provide support to programme teams by conducting analysis presenting and communicating data to improve quality of assistance understanding the context assess the needs target beneficiaries that are most in need and assess the outcomes and impact of the assistance
- Contribute to donor and project/program reports including (but not limited to) analysis of monitoring data (e.g. output and outcome) GORS ITT data on needs gaps analysis assessments field reports statistical Power BI reports etc.
- Contribute to mobile data collection (MDC) system: development of forms required and their integration into data processing systems. Ensure technical coordination of the process and deliver training on MDC.
- Support the Project manager in training the members of the LFS team other NRC staff as well as partner NGO staff in data entry data collection and use of data as needed.
- Contribute to analysis of protection risks and needs.
- Contribute to the design of protection response to identified risks and needs.
- Assist and implement all the activities in all LFS programming according to established plans of action
- Other jobrelated duties as assigned by the Project manager.
- Contribute to the development and support of a standardized approaches to data management and information flows in NRC.
QualificationsGeneric professional competencies:
- Degree in statistics computer science computer engineering information systems/technology or related discipline (or two years of equivalent work experience)
- Proven experience in information management/data management
- Demonstrated experience in IM (or spreadsheets for data storage) design development and followup support
- Solid background in usage of Microsoft Office software package
- Knowledge of Power BI Tableau or similar visualization tools is highly desired
- Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context is a plus
- Responsibility independence attentiveness ability to handle stress diligence and attention to detail
Context related skills knowledge and experience:
- Proficiency in KOBO ODK or similar mobile data collection tools is highly desired
- Strong analytical skills with a critical thinking mindset
- Data literacy and data fluency
- Experience of working with various databases systematization and analyses
- Good knowledge of the context in Ukraine
- Fluency in both written and spoken Ukrainian
- Good written and spoken English
What do We Offer
This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and achance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
- To be dedicated in what we do;
- To be innovative with our solutions;
- To act as one unified and inclusive team;
- To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;
We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority