Database Assistant

The Database Assistant will participate in assisting the development of a program-level database and will be responsible for participating in the maintenance the database. They will be part of the M&E unit and work closely with M&E, program, support and partner staff to ensure accurate collection of data and information on current interventions.  The main objective of this position is to ensure that information on beneficiaries is entered, organized accessible, and regularly updated in user-friendly databases. Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies. Major Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the M&E Manager and guidance of the Database Officer, the Database Assistant will: Assist in the process of constructing an ERD Beneficiary Database: Train IRC (ERD team) and partner/s staff on the use of the databases. Ensure accurate and consistent entry of data received from field staff and partner/s into database/s Maintain and further develop the structure or format of the database/s as required, incorporating suggestions and amendments from ERD team and partners, under the M&E Manager’s guidance Provide additional updates and data analysis as requested by the M&E Manager Provide technical support to IRC and partners’ staff on the specific data required from them in relation to the different indicators they are monitoring (telephone support or travel to other offices) as required. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:  Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Other M&E staff, Cash and Livelihoods Staff         External:  Partner staff Job Requirements: Work Experience: Experience in programming Microsoft Excel and Access Databases Minimum 2 years designing, constructing, and managing databases Experience in training project personnel in the use of database management software applications Experience in writing and maintaining database design and documentation and operating manuals and SOPs Experience in writing and maintaining database design and documentation and operating manuals and SOPs Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Ability to use software for database design Ability to design the structure of the database and write interfaces Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality of such information while working IRC and even after the contract ends. Language Skills:  Fluency in English and Arabic. Travel and other requirements: staff will be based in Akkar, Northern Governorate, with some travel required between the field office and the main IRC office in Beirut.