DATA ADMINISTRATOR

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law.  We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Role Description

Position for the Delegation in Tunis

Main responsibilities

The data administrator manages and processes data relating to individuals and events covered by the ICRC’s mandate such as prisoners of war and other detainees, missing persons, children separated from their families and violations against civilians and their property. In so doing, he/she contributes directly to the activities of the Protection department in our offices abroad. His/her main duties are the following:

managing database

following up data collected in the field

managing documents and information

compiling detailed and complex analyses and statistics

establishing and maintaining data update procedures

supervising and training colleagues in the Protection department

Most of the data administrator's work takes place in an office, in an ICRC delegation abroad.

Desired profile and skills

• ideal age: 25 to 35
• very good command of English and French, additional language an asset
• Bachelor degree in Information Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree
• three to four years’ professional experience, including at least two years using and managing computer data
• fully conversant with and keen interest in working in Windows environment (Excel, Words, …) and Web tools
• knowledge of MS Dynamics, MS Report Builder and SQL an asset
• strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• open-minded, adaptable and creative
• responsible, possessing good organizational skills, methodical and precise
• strong analytical and evaluative skills, self-disciplined
• willingness to learn new technology
• ability to work in a team under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
• propensity for supervising and training staff
• high sense of discretion in dealing with confidential information

Our operational & field constraints

• In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
• Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
• Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
• Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
• Generous social benefits
• Length of assignment:  12 months
• Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

Deadline for application 23.07.17

Starting date 11.09.17