Data Management Associate - G6 - Temporary Appointment - Beirut Lebanon

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants. Data Management Associate

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The position is 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. The position 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.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
The Office has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern.
Standard and ad-hoc reports are produced. Trends and patterns of data are analysed and interpreted.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

- 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 officer 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 return activities including reconciliation of return lists, update of return database, verification of return information and coordination with field offices on return related issues. Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information on returns is available and shared with relevant offices.
- May be required to work on assistance related activities in close coordination with the Basic Assistance Unit and Protection Unit.
Perform other duties as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

- Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
- Have access to relevant data and records.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Completion of Secondary Education with certificate/training in Information Technology & Database Management.
- Minimum 6 years of previous relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of  UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

- Training Skills.
- Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.
- Technical GIS knowledge. Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position, applications form individuals with special needs are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for the written test and/or oral interview. Deadline: Sunday 26 May 2019 Midnight Geneva Time