Key tasks and Deliverables
- Coordinate and work closely with the IOM Emergency and Stabilization team to enhance an existing Access database application.
- Update the existing database with additional components for new projects within the Emergency and Stabilization Unit.
- Design the database and the reporting function in a way that is user-friendly, efficient, and time-saving so that the end-user can select different fields to generate the query or report.
- Test/debug the database system.
- Modify and edit the database based on IOM’s new requests during the testing and early-usage phases.
- Train assigned project staff on the use of the database
- Ensure robust Information Security procedures and principles pertaining to relevant data protection and confidentiality aspects (including appropriate data backups), in accordance with IOM IT standards and procedures
- Liaise with the IT department to ensure that physical checks and balances for data protection (including encryption) are in place and properly implemented
- Provide a user manual to the users with guidance on how to use the different functions of the database.
- Provide additional 3 months of free trial and maintenance after delivering the application.
- Provide the original database source to IOM, to update it whenever needed.
Timeline
The start date of this consultancy is as soon as possible and the database system should be finalized and delivered within 2 Months, including time required for testing, troubleshooting and debugging.
Intervention Sectors
Human Rights & Protection
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
Please submit your resume to recbey@iom.int mentioning the position title with a copy of your ID.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages introducing the consultant(s) and how the skills and competencies described above are met, with concrete examples. Please also use this cover letter to confirm availability for the proposed period, and to outline the proposed methodology, including interim deliverables.
- Proposed budget including fees, and any other anticipated costs
- Curriculum Vitae(s), including 2 referees (with phone number and email address)
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Consultants that meet the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in database design and programming, and data management
• Ability to design the structure of the database and write appropriate interfaces (e.g. Microsoft Excel) for data entry and ensure data quality and security
• Experience with mobile data collection technology and software or any of the ODK tools
• Experience in training project personnel in the use of database management applications
• Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality of such information while working with IOM and even after the contract ends.
o Proven ability to work effectively with others - including in multicultural team – and strong interpersonal skills
o Ability to work under pressure, and commitment to meet deadlines
o Fluency in English
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in database design and programming, and data management
• Ability to design the structure of the database and write appropriate interfaces (e.g. Microsoft Excel) for data entry and ensure data quality and security
• Experience with mobile data collection technology and software or any of the ODK tools
• Experience in training project personnel in the use of database management applications
• Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality of such information while working with IOM and even after the contract ends.
o Proven ability to work effectively with others - including in multicultural team – and strong interpersonal skills
o Ability to work under pressure, and commitment to meet deadlines
o Fluency in English
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No