Senior Data Management Associate-UNHCR Retour vers les opportunités

Operational Context: 

The Snr. Data Management Associate assists in the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Operation information. 

The incumbent operationalizes data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compiles and explores data from all populations of concern. S/he supports the Programme Team and UNHCR’s implementing partners in the choice of indicators for monitoring to be included in sub-agreements as well as the Protection Team in operationalizing protection monitoring systems.

Functional Statement: 

• Monitor the regular data entry activities and verify accuracy and relevance of data on a regular basis.
• Prepare regular database back-ups. 
• Coordinate the data transfer of refugee records amongst locations.
• May be required to collect GIS data, update maps and undertake field trips to project sites.
• Ensure that the data which are mainly related to asylum seekers, refugees and persons of concern to UNHCR are correctly entered into the computer databases.
• Develop and run the required reports from the databases used in the operation including ProGress database V4 and assist in analysis/interpretation of data to identify patterns/trends.
• Compile data and interpret the statistics for various reports.
• Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
• Identify knowledge and hardware gaps of the operation in relation to all aspects of data management.
• Decide on data recorded in the database.
• Decide on appropriate resolution to incidents.
• Escalate issues to supervisor if the incident cannot be resolved within area of responsibility.
• Support the operation in training the team on V4 including putting in place all recording and assistance systems in coordination with PRIMES
• Train the partner`s staff on access to V4 and use of relevant modules
• Mainstream the use of V4 in all locations across the operation and ensure standards are maintained 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: University in computer science, engineering and/or any data management related fields, 
• Excellent knowledge of UNHCR`s mandate, registration and work with persons of concern
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional job experience.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively under stress and in crisis situations. 

Relevant Job Experience:

• Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or later) Certification. Knowledge of Microsoft Access. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specified training relevant to the functions of the position, preferably in progress data management. Previous experience working with UN/UNHCR.

Functional Skills :

• IT-Computer Literacy
• DM-Data collection methodologies
• DM-Data Management
• DM-Database Management

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