Database Support Officer
Support data management and analysis in a humanitarian context
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Overview
Support data management and analysis in a humanitarian context
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Masters) in data science, computer science, statistics, IT, or related field.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in data management or related field.
- Experience in managing data in a humanitarian setting.
- Familiarity with the Middle East context.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
- Arabic language skills.
Result of Service This position will be within the Protection Division of UNRWA. The work of the team broadly supports the Agency’s efforts to uphold humanitarian principles and protection and the post helps support the technical aspects, ensuring the work is evidence based, informed by good reliable data. This position will provide technical support to teams across the five fields to improve the quality of the data collected and harmonize data collection and storage procedures.
Work Location The consultant will work remotely, but will be expected to travel to Amman, and potentially, to select UNRWA Field Offices/installations as agreed with UNRWA Protection.
Expected duration The duration of the consultancy is four months from the start date, with scope for extension. Remuneration will be calculated on a daily fee basis for a total payment of US ($15,744.00). Payment will be made in 4 instalments.
Duties and Responsibilities- Work with the data coordinator to ensure centralisation of data and consistent standards across UNRWA data management systems. - Work to enhance data management for installation assessments and strengthen the technical solutions supporting the follow up of issues identified by the assessors. - Train field staff where necessary. - Support the development of reports and dashboards for Integrated assessment and align with the IA database. - Develop and manage Activityinfo database forms and protection cases data, and harmonization of case management and referral of protection cases. - Support Protection Division and other colleagues in identifying approaches and setting up agency-wide systems for a harmonized approach to data collection, storage and reporting across the Agency.
Qualifications/special skills- An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in data science, computer science, statistics, information technology, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in data management, data analysis, information technology, data collection, administration, or related field is required. - Experience in managing data in a humanitarian setting. - Familiarity with the Middle East context
Languages- Excellent command of spoken and written English is required. - Arabic language skills.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you improved data collection processes? | This question assesses your experience with optimizing data collection methods. | Provide a specific example where your efforts led to improved data accuracy or efficiency. |
| How do you ensure reliability in the data you manage? | This assesses your understanding of data integrity and verification processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging data analysis project and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach training staff on data management tools? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with database management systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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