Entry Level Database Officers at REACH Initiative (ACTED)
Employment Nigeria
23-May-2017
BORNO ,
NGO
REACH a joint initiative of two INGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT).
POSITION : REACH Database Officer
Description
- The REACH Database Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a country/region database for the consolidation of all assessment-related and GIS data in country/region.
- Responsible for supporting the creation of automated data cleaning and analysis tools, and providing reporting on analysis to inform the creation of information products.
Responsibilities
- Will support the maintenance of database(s) for the consolidation of all assessment-related and GIS data in country.
- Ensure the capitalization of tools and procedure related to mapping and databases.
Data Cleaning and Analysis Support:
- Support the development of automated data cleaning and analysis tools, provide quality assurance review on all new data sets, and provide both regular and ad hoc analysis of data for REACH and partner organisations
Technical Support:
- Contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted technical solutions and partnerships within the REACH Nigeria mission, in collaboration with the REACH Global team and other REACH Country Missions, and through coordination with relevant partners in other agencies as appropriate
External Relations:
- Respond to information requests from REACH and its partners.
- The REACH Database Officer will maintain regular interactions and reporting with key IM partners including cluster lead agencies, UN agencies, NGOs and technical partners.
- Respond to information requests from REACH partners in country related to data and mapping as well as solicit information from partner organizations to be incorporated into database.
- Liaise with these partners to ensure the data is shared with REACH team when required.
Confidentiality and Data Protection:
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of data and processes.
- Actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of information and data
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Information System/Management, GIS or other relevant technical discipline required, Master’s preferred;
- Min. 1 year professional database management experience, preferably in humanitarian context;
- Experience in database and general computer software (such as SQL Server, MySQL and Access) a must;
- Experience using R for data analysis a must;
- Knowledge of other analytical software (SPSS, Stata, Tableau, etc) an asset;
- Experience with industry standard mapping tools, ESRI products or QGIS an asset
- Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Think creatively in terms of tool and process development;
- Operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
- Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements an asset;
- Knowledge of the region an asset;
- Work independently required.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter to: NGA.REACH@gmail.com
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