UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Associate Data Management Officer, Lebanon

 
Organization: UN High Commissioner for
Refugees
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 20 Jun 2014
Accountability
(key results that will be achieved)
  • UNHCR
    has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern.
  • UNHCR
    registration and ProGres database are maintained with high quality so that
    it will be used for the operational planning and producing relevant
    reports and statistics.
Responsibility
(process and functions undertaken to
achieve results)
  • Manage
    the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the
    operation (registration, voluntary repatriation, resettlement, etc.)
    including planning and overseeing data collection, input and
    verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports.
  • Analyse
    and respond to report requests from UNHCR staff, local governments,
    partners, donors and Headquarters.
  • Facilitate
    and /or undertake additional data collection activities including planning
    and coordinating data collection methodologies and analysis with relevant
    staff of other offices in the country, Regional Hub and/or Headquarters,
    as applicable.
  • Be
    responsible for the registration (‘ProGres’) database, oversee data input
    and reporting in close collaboration with other officers (protection,
    registration, community services, etc.).
  • Assist
    in training of UNHCR staff as well as staff members of implementing
    partners in relevant aspects of data management.
  • Liaise
    with Headquarters on new reporting requirements and procedures as needed;
    conduct data collection audits in order to ensure that no unnecessary data
    collection is occurring and to ensure that all necessary data is being
    captured.
  • Maintain
    existing databases, spreadsheets, data collection and data analysis tools
    that meet operational requirements.
  • May
    be required to coordinate with GIS officers to ensure that data collection
    is compatible with GIS as necessary.
  • Archive
    and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform
    database administrator functions.
  • Assist
    in compiling and calculating statistics for resettlement, population
    figures, indicators, and other standard, annual, periodic and special
    statistical reports.
  • Assist
    various units in creation of Reports and spreadsheets that meet
    operational requirements.
  • Perform
    other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • University
    Degree in Statistics, Economics, IT or related fields;
  • Minimum
    4 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in data
    management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
  • Excellent
    knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
  • Excellent
    knowledge of C Sharp (C#) Programming Language and the .Net platform
  • Excellent
    knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2012; Development and Administration
(In offices where the working language
is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and
working knowledge of English.)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS &
COMPETENCIES.
  • Familiarity
    with ProGres and registration system.
  • Completion
    of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of
    the position.
  • Experience
    with Open Data Kit(ODK).
  • Technical
    GIS knowledge.
  • Knowledge
    of another relevant UN or local languages.
How to apply: If you wish to apply
for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by
e-mail with the job code number and position title in the subject line to:
lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Friday 20 June 2014.
The Personal History Form (P11) is
available at the following link.
No late applications will be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at
any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting,
processing, training or any other fees).UNHCR strongly encourage qualified
female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female
employees are given equal career opportunities, and that staff members are able
to keep an appropriate balance between work and private life. UNHCR is committed
to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.*
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