The position is supervised by a professional staff member who provides the incumbent with general guidance and work plans and will be required to work between the resettlement, refugee status determination and registration unit at the Branch office. The incumbent works quite independently with an oversight from the supervisor. The position may directly supervise some support staff.
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 for resettlement and refugee status determination based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
- Respond and follow up on resettlement data management queries
- Support registration activities at the Branch office and provide support to the field and sub-offices as per the operational work plan.
- 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 coordinate with the GIS officer to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS.
- 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.
- Support and coordinate with sub-offices
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in the
subject line to: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Sunday 17 January 2015. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. 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. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to
achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
- University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- Strong T-SQL programming knowledge, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
- Adequate Microsoft Access knowledge is a plus.
- Minimum 4 years of previous relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications.
- Knowledge of basic software development
- 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.)
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Training Skills.
- Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.
- Technical GIS knowledge.
- University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- Strong T-SQL programming knowledge, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
- Adequate Microsoft Access knowledge is a plus.
- Minimum 4 years of previous relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications.
- Knowledge of basic software development
- 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.)
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Training Skills.
- Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.
- Technical GIS knowledge.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No