Information Managment Volunteer

Support day-to-day information management functions and assist the team with clerical work.

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Overview

Support day-to-day information management functions and assist the team with clerical work.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as IT, Computer Science, Statistics.
  • Fresh Graduate or one year experience is preferable.
  • Competent in spoken and written English.
  • Advance Microsoft Office Application Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Query).
  • Power BI is preferable.

Job Description

· BACKGROUND:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Inside Syria, 6.1 million people are internally displaced and 13.1 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, with three million in hard-to-reach areas. There are 5.4 million Syrian refugees in neighboring countries. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. With an annual regional portfolio of $90 million within a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 3000 staff and workers in the region, IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan. Inside Syria, the IRC is specifically focused on health, cash assistance, education, child protection, women’s protection and empowerment, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

· SCOPE OF WORK:

The Volunteer is responsible for day-to-day information management requirements, supporting on maintaining the data and information management systems and to assist the Team in all related Information management functions.

· RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and maintain a clear BOX filling structure

- Data Entry

- Assist & Help the Team in day-to-day tasks, and any clerical work as needed

- Assist in creating XLS form and Dashboard

Qualifications

· MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as: Information Technology (IT), Computer science, computer engineering, statistics, and information management science).

- Fresh Graduate or one year experience is Preferable

- Competent in spoken and written English.

- Advance Microsoft Office Application Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, power query)

- Power Bi is preferable.

The Deadline is the 26th of January 2023.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with data management systems? The interviewer wants to assess your familiarity with data systems important for this role. Discuss any relevant projects or experiences where you managed data, highlighting any specific systems or tools used.
How do you prioritize tasks when supporting a team? The interviewer is looking to understand your organizational skills and how you manage workload. Pro members can see the explanation.
What Microsoft Office applications are you most comfortable with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org