Organization: UN High Commissioner for
Refugees
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)
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
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.)
is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and
working knowledge of English.)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS &
COMPETENCIES.
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.
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.
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.*
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.*