Accountability (key results that will be achieved)- UNHCR has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern.- UNHCR registration and ProGres database are maintained with high quality so that it will be used for the operational planning and producing relevant reports and statistics.Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)- Manage the use, maintenance and technical support to ProGres (registration database) including planning and oversight of data collection, input and verification; produce standard and ad hoc reports, and ensure ProGres-related data entry activities are reflected in SOPs for registration, resettlement, repatriation, protection, community services, and programme activities.- Respond to report requests from UNHCR staff, local governments, partners, donors and Headquarters.- Keep data up-to-date, secure and accurate.- Facilitate and /or undertake additional data collection activities including planning and coordinating data collection methodologies and analyses with relevant staff.- Serve as the focal point for compiling and calculating statistics for resettlement, population figures, and standards and indicators, as well as for annual, periodic and requested statistical reports.- May be required to assist in training of staff as well as staff members of implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management and provide other support to end-users of database systems.- Liaise with relevant staff on new reporting requirements and procedures as needed; conduct data collection audits in order to ensure that no unnecessary data collection occurs and to ensure that all necessary data is being captured; create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet operational requirements.- May be required to coordinate with GIS officers to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS as necessary and assist with GIS and mapping tasks as required.- Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions.- Ensure consolidation and harmonization of data country wide, including data consolidation for daily , weekly and monthly reporting.- Ensure random and systematic data check to ensure and uphold high quality of data and work with the field offices to rectify incorrect data entry and other challenges faced.- Provide trouble shooting to the field offices- Develop and implement new tools for specific reasons needs.- Perform other related duties as required.Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)- Authorize updates and amendments of ProGres data and the ProGres SOP.- Set and enforce data quality measures, registration standards, and physical file management within the unit.- Design operational reports, statistics, and other relevant data collection forms.
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 Monday 15 September 2014. 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, and that staff members are
able to keep an appropriate balance between work and private life. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and
culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
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 IT, computer science or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in data management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of Arabic language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
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.
- Familiarity with ProGress and registration system.
- Participation in Operational Data Management Learning Programme, Operations Management Learning Programme and Protection Learning Programme.
- Technical GIS knowledge.
- University Degree in IT, computer science or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in data management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of Arabic language.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
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.
- Familiarity with ProGress and registration system.
- Participation in Operational Data Management Learning Programme, Operations Management Learning Programme and Protection Learning Programme.
- Technical GIS knowledge.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No