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DATA MANAGER

  • Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Location:
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Human Rights
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Protection
    • IHL
    • Humanitarian Diplomacy
    • Detention
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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

Main responsibilities

The data manager 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 the case management database

Establishing and maintaining data entry procedures

Processing and following up data collected in the field

Managing documents and information

Guarantying data protection and data security of sensitive data

Compiling detailed statistics and carrying out complex analyses

Coaching and training colleagues in the Protection department

Managing the data management team

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

Desired profile and skills

  • Fluent in English and French, additional language (Arabic) 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 (including Microsoft Office Suite) and web based tools
  • Knowledge of MS Dynamics, MS Report Builder, SQL or Visual Basic programming languages, data-analysis software 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 staff integration program, a data management course, briefing 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
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