• Country: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNHCR 
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-13

Duties
– 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 colleagues 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 voluntary repatriation activities including reconciliation of VolRep data from country of asylum and encashment centers, verification of Voluntary Repatriation Forms (VRFs) and coordination with VolRep Centers (VRCs) on information issues.
– Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.
– Have access to relevant data and records.

– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Information Technology Data Management
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.

Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills
DM-Database Management
PG-UNHCR’s Programmes
DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
TR-Training – Virtual and face to face
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

The incumbent should have proven competencies and experience as follows:

Previous technical experience in data management using the PRIMES suite of tools from UNHCR, including proGres v4 and BIMS software.
Experience in registration, identity management, and individual case management. Working in refugee emergency settings is an added advantage.
Demonstrate ability to work with a diverse range of partners, including host Governments, humanitarian organizations, and development partners.
Very good written and oral communication in the English language is mandatory. As the job description also requires regular interaction with regional government and local authorities, refugee, IDP and hosting communities, the incumbent’s knowledge of the Somali language will be an added attribute for ease of communication.
Analytical skills in managing data sets and produce visual reports.
Well-developed critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

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