ICT Officer (Data Management)

• Assist the Data Management Specialist in liaising between project management and software development teams to convey software requirements, objectives, and general project progress.

• Take part in testing and analyzing the custom software developed for the project, consolidating feedback and recommendations for improvements to ensure the software is practical and meets the needs of end-users.

• Support local personnel in operating tasks related to software and data management.

• Assist the Data Management Specialist in identifying the primary data and information elements required, both internally and externally, to support the claims verification process.

• Collaborate with Data Management Specialists to analyze and classify data based on sensitivity, ensuring appropriate information security measures are implemented for all stakeholders, in accordance with both UNOPS and ADB data protection standards.

• Implement and recommend processes and tools to maintain data quality and integrity, following the supervisor’s instructions.

• Consolidate operational information from diverse data sources on a regular basis to generate reports for the project team.

• Support the analysis of data entered into the VCEP custom software and assist in creating consolidated reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in compiling technical data inputs and evidence to address the project's inquiries and needs.

• Produce data visualization, infographics, and maps from relevant data sources for analysis, communication, and accountability.

• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives to ensure project experience and learning are documented and accessible to all UNOPS projects and programs.

• Support in training colleagues on data collection and input processes, information systems, and standards, which may include field office visits and online training sessions.

a.  Education

• A master’s degree, preferably in the field of Information technology and Management Information Systems, Software or related area with two years of relevant experience is required, OR

• A bachelor’s degree, in the above-mentioned areas or a related subject, and four years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree. 

b. Work Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience (or more depending on academic credentials) in software and/or database development, information management, information systems, data management, data visualization, or other related areas is required. 

• Hands-on experience in software development is an asset.

• Experience in remote data collection and/or GIS systems is an asset.

• Experience with advanced Google Sheets, BigQuery and/or Looker is an asset.

c.  Languages

• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking) is required

•  Dari, and Pashto (reading, writing, speaking) is an asset.