Data Management Assistant "chouf "

Job Summary: The Data Management Assistant (DMA) is part of the multipurpose cash transfer program team in Mount Lebanon, based in the regional Chouf office Under the line management of the Project Manager and in coordination with the Data Management team in CARE’s central office (Beirut), the DMA will ensure the management of the assessment and beneficiaries’ database of CARE International in Lebanon for the multipurpose cash transfer program in Mount Lebanon He/she will provide support to the project team in ensuring high quality data is collected in a timely and accurate way according to work plans and train staff and volunteers/ data entry clerks in mobile data collection. S/he will support the Project Manager in the targeting process, preparation and updating of beneficiaries’ lists for cash distribution In coordination with the other members of the multipurpose cash consortium, he/she will analyze collected data to allow automated and accurate scoring of households assessed in order to properly target most vulnerable households S/he will contribute for all database updates upon completion of activities In coordination with the data team in CARE’s central office, s/he will responsible for facilitating access to data for other CARE units while ensuring full application of relevant policies and procedures concerning data integrity, data confidentiality and data access. S/he will support the data management team in Beirut in testing and using the new data collection platform and introduce them to the project team S/he will normalize the data collected and correct any mistakes done by enumerators and data clerks. S/he will update data and keep track of the number of assessments conducted   Job Outcomes: CARE International in Lebanon maintains a functional and coherent database of all beneficiaries of ongoing programming Database is programmed to allow automated scoring and analysis of beneficiaries’ household profile Database maintained with high data integrity Data is shared with other humanitarian actors to avoid overlap in line with requirements and confidentiality policies Effective coordination with external actors and CARE progamme units to facilitate access to data and high quality reporting Data access protocols pertaining to confidentiality policies consistently applied Data exchange requirements fulfilled Accurate English/Arabic, Arabic/English translation of documents when needed Other tasks as assigned by supervisor   Proven Experience: Experience with an NGO desired Good understanding of humanitarian principles and mandate Ability to operate effectively in face of tight reporting deadlines and process timelines Ability to come with innovative technical solutions to improve and ease project implementation Ability to do time consuming tasks requiring precision S/he must be well organized even within a fluid working environment and takes initiative to resolve problems as they arise. S/he must maintain confidentially of all relevant work while keeping in mind the sensitivity of the data acquired Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity; experience and ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner; and capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.    IT / Software / Technical Skills: Excellent knowledge in Excel and facility with other standard office computer systems and software. Knowledge in IT required Mandatory: MS ACCESS proficiency or similar, special knowledge in data management, database design. Knowledge In ODK required Familiarity with Open Source Software is a big plus Knowledge in MySQL is a big plus Competencies Able to work under pressure Adapt to changing environment Demonstrate fairness and impartiality Diplomacy Effective implementation of personnel policies Effective liaison between supervisor and peers Effective teamwork Effective use of administrative systems Initiative and resourcefulness Innovation/Use of best practices Problem solving and mediation Verbal communication Ability to strictly adhere to task deadlines