Database Officer

Responsibilities: 

The REACH Database Specialist is responsible for completing the following tasks:

Support data collection in the field

• Development of assessment Kobo forms based on templates/translations provided by the Assessment Team.
• Support the training of enumerators on the use of data collection methods, tools, and processes
• Follow-up on data technical issues pertaining to data collection in Lebanon
• Provide timely and accurate updates to the REACH Research Manager of any changes or challenges in data collection
• Provide support to other REACH team members as required in data aspects.

Data quality assurance

• Creation of validation and cleaning processes on incoming data 
• General maintenance of (relational) databases
• Develop training materials on data collection techniques, data safety and security, among other topics
• In coordination with the REACH Country Focal point, under the direct supervision of the REACH Research Manager, participate in coordination platforms based in Beirut as needed and relevant

Data Analysis

• Develop and validate R scripts to implement technical data analysis plans developed, ensuring that these are in line with IMPACT data analysis guidelines for probability samples.
• Coordinate with Assessment staff to develop detailed technical data analysis plans (DAP) for quantitative data collected through REACH/IMPACT assessment cycles
• With the support of the Assessment team, work to develop automated data pipelines for quality checking during data collection processes.
• With the support of Assessment teams, work to develop and implement data cleaning protocols for each assessment cycle, and review data cleaning outputs prior to validation
• Develop and maintain existing data engineering pipelines using alternative data sources (web scraping, social media, etc.)

Coordination

• Coordinate work across different assessment cycles within the data unit
• Contribute towards the identification and implementation of effective and adapted data management and analysis solutions for research in Lebanon
• Implement operational processes and controls to help ensure that data management services are of the highest quality by providing appropriate support to enumerators;
• Assist in the recruitment, training and on-going support of data collectors and data entry personnel, where appropriate.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline
• Good programming knowledge; proven experience analysing complex data with R or knowledge of other programming languages and packages
• Ability to work collaboratively, on tight deadlines, and in a proactive/forward-thinking manner
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics/issues/methods to a non-technical audience.
• Fluent speaking and writing English and Arabic language

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience with GIS software packages (ArcGIS, QGIS) considered an advantage
• Experience in data processing for humanitarian/development purpose
• Experience with Linux and server administration
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres)
• Knowledge of Tableau, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Previous experience with mobile phone/tablet data collection (ODK, ONA, KOBO)