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Job Vacancy In UNHCR,Job Vacancy For Data Management Associates,

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Data Management Associate

Hardship Level: B
Family Type: Family
Family Type: Family
Grade: GS6
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted: No
Target Start Date: 2023-04-01-07:00

Standard Job Description

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Data Management Associate is normally supervised by a professional staff member who provides the incumbent with general guidance and workplans. The incumbent works quite independently with an oversight from the supervisor. S/he may directly supervise some support staff.
Contracts are mainly with the colleagues in the same duty station to exchange information and to discuss the work plans. External contacts are with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

  • Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the Operation, including planning and overseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports.
  • Generate statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
  • Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management.
  • May be required to coordinate with the GIS colleagues to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS.
  • Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions.
  • Assist in development of new applications/databases needed by the UNHCR Offices/Units in area of responsibilities in order to perform their tasks smoothly.
  • Ensure that the clients’ databases are up-to-date by identifying and keeping what is relevant and accurate in an accessible manner.
  • May be required to support registration activities including ProGres technical support and on-site assistance.
  • May be required to support voluntary repatriation activities including reconciliation of VolRep data from country of asylum and encashment centers, verification of Voluntary Repatriation Forms (VRFs) and coordination with VolRep Centers (VRCs) on information issues.
  • Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
  • Have access to relevant data and records.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education & Professional Work Experience
  • Years of Experience / Degree Level
  • 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Information Technology Data Management
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.

Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills

  • DM-Database Management
  • PG-UNHCR’s Programmes
  • DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
  • TR-Training – Virtual and face to face
  • IT-Computer Literacy
    (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile
The Data Management Associate is supervised by Associate Programme Officer and is expected to contribute to data collection and analysis for better programming and protection of PoCs while also supporting the ICT functions in the office.
The candidate is preferred to have experience in humanitarian and/or development settings.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Desired languages

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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

Living and Working Conditions:

Additional Qualifications

Skills
DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System), DM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, PG-UNHCR’s Programmes, TR-Training – Virtual and face to face

Education

Certifications
Data Management – Other, Information Technology – Other

Work Experience

Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Innovation & creativity, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Additional Information
The shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a written test and attend an interview.

Functional clearance
This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Job Posting End Date: March 12, 2023

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