ICLA Database Officer North-East Ukraine Kharkiv

Manage the ICLA database and support data management activities.

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Overview

Manage the ICLA database and support data management activities.

You have:

  • University degree in information technology, computer science, statistics, social sciences or any other related field of study or proven experience of working with data management or reporting.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a similar position.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Interest in humanitarian work, IDPs context and legal aid programmes.
  • Previous experience in data management and reporting.
  • Previous experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Experience with digital data collection tools (ex. KOBO Toolbox).
  • Good understanding of data protection rules and regulations.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian / Russian.
  • English knowledge is an asset.

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.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging. NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction.

Background

The ICLA - Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance programme delivers legal aid in Ukraine to internally displaced and conflict-affected persons on legal identity, IDP registration, housing, land and property (HLP), employment law and procedures and access to essential services. Capacity building initiatives with key stakeholders are also implemented to strengthen the institutional response on legal protection.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies

  • University degree in information technology, computer science, statistics, social sciences or any other related field of study or proven experience of working with data management or reporting
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a similar position
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Interest in humanitarian work, IDPs context and legal aid programmes
  • Previous experience in data management and reporting
  • Previous experience in working in complex and volatile contexts

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

  • Experience with digital data collection tools (ex. KOBO Toolbox)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with data management systems, including CRM - data driven software solutions
  • Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes, with a focus on data analysis and reporting is an asset
  • Good understanding of data protection rules and regulations
  • Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian / Russian
  • English knowledge is an asset

Behavioural competencies

  • Handling insecure environments

    • Working with people
    • Coping with change
    • Planning and delivering results
    • Communicating with impact and respect
    • Analyzing

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.

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Manage ICLA database, supervise data entry and data cleaning processes
  • Provide technical guidance and capacity building to ICLA teams and partners
  • Prepare internal and external data reports
  • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning ICLA activities
  • Support the transition to NRC Kobli legal case management
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement of database management

Specific responsibilities

  1. Perform day-to-day maintenance of ICLA database
  2. Supervise data entry and data cleaning processes
  3. Support project participants allocations in coordination with ICLA Project Manager
  4. Produce internal data reports at area level and country office level (ex. global output reporting and

    T-reporting) and external data reports (ex. donors and cluster reports)

  5. Support data collection and processing exercises
  6. Together with ICLA PM, review and integrate data provided by ICLA implementing partners
  7. Contribute to outcome monitoring activities with provision of ICLA data
  8. Support the roll out of the Kobli legal case management module
  9. Provide technical guidance and training to ICLA field teams and partners
  10. Promote data quality control
  11. Ensure database back up and data archiving
  12. Collaborate closely with ICLA and MEL teams at area offices and country office level
  13. Perform other tasks related to data management at the request of a line manager
  14. Support unit staff (e.g. administration, finances, logistics)

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you managed a database and the challenges you faced? This question assesses your practical experience and problem-solving skills in database management. Provide a specific example detailing the challenge and the successful outcome.
How do you ensure data quality in your reports? The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail and methodologies for maintaining data integrity. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with digital data collection tools, such as KOBO Toolbox. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to work effectively in a complex and volatile context? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage and prioritize multiple data-related tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you contributed to a monitoring and evaluation process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of data protection rules, and why are they important? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you support capacity building among teams and partners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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