Assistant Data Management Officer (Cash) – Noa – Zah114 - Zahle

      The Assistant Data Management Officer (Cash) contributes to the management of data collection, analysis and reporting activities in field operations. The incumbent liaises with relevant Officers in the branch office, regional hubs, as applicable, for technical guidance on data management. He/She may supervise some support staff Accountability (key results that will be achieved) - UNHCR has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern. - UNHCR registration, RAIS and ProGres databases 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) - Preparation of the different targeting lists for beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR Branch Office, as necessary. - Supervise and follow-up on data collection with regard to Households visits conducted by UNHCR or its partners. - Verify the consistency of the uploaded assistance data into Refugees Assistance Information System (RAIS) - Develop adequate tools which may facilitate distribution activities at UNHCR site and in the fields locations - Follow-up and provide accurate reports on all distribution activities at UNHCR site and in the field locations. - Support data management issues within the Registration Unit at Zahle Office (act as backup for the data management focal point) via managing 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. - Grant users access to RAIS as requested while maintaining privacy and protections as per internal standards. Coordinate with Beirut office DM/IM focal points - Assess and adapt appropriate existing IM tools including those available in-country (including from other groups) and global level - 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 all assistance related activities as well standards and indicators, and the 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. - Perform other related duties as required. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) - Authorize updates and amendments of proGres data. - Design operational reports, statistics, and other relevant data collection forms. - Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical requirements. - Develop distribution plans and other relevant arrangements related to cash and basic assistance.