Database Assistant

Job Description

 

Title:                          Database Assistant

Location:                   Hodeida

Start of contract:        As soon as possible 

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmers include protection, livelihood, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. DRC Yemen has been providing relief and development services in Yemen since 2008. DRC has mainly focused on refugees and migrants displaced by conflict and natural disasters.

 

Key responsibilities

·         Assist in the development of forms, tools and databases for capturing project implementation.

·         Collect, organize and store all supporting documents related to the entered data in designated locations.

·         Cross-check documents and work on completing any incomplete information.

·         Ensuring timely, accurate and consistent data entry whether from field teams or implementing partners into the database, while checking the accuracy of source documents.

·         Enter data into web interface or any other platform as requested.

·         Support data analysis and contribute in producing reports in various formats including graphs, charts etc.

·         Provide technical support to DRC staff on the specific data required in relation to the different indicators they are monitoring (telephone support or travel to other offices) as required.

·         Train DRC and partner staff on the use of the databases or cross-examining database submitted by partners when required.

·         Ensure reliability and quality of the database

·         Ensure that data cleaning is done for the database eliminating/minimizing multiple-counting or other errors.

·         Work closely with the MEAL Officer through data quality checks and data-analysis.

·         Support in the sharing of data and information with counterparts and clusters as requested by the Information Management Officer.

·         Undertake any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in computer Sciences/Information Systems/Information Technology or related technical field.
• Any Microsoft certifications in Access and related programs. Proficient in word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 1 years work experience in database design or database administration, and/or data management.
• Experience in the humanitarian or development sector an advantage.
• Ability/willingness to move to different field locations.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic.

 

Terms and Conditions   

The proposed employment conditions are based on DRC policy and Yemeni labor law. The selected candidate shall perform his/her duties in compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct and procedures at all times.