The Database Officer will work under the
overall direction and supervision of the PM performing the below duties:
1 Data Management:
·
Determine
the primary data and information elements that are required internally and
externally to support the project
·
Design,
develop and manage databases, spreadsheets and other data tools
·
Understand,
document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency
and comparability
·
Consolidate
operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis and design
and implement sustainable information management and dissemination systems for
data collections
·
Develop
and implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures
to ensure data integrity and availability
·
Propose and
implement upgrades to the database webpage, data entry and data storing systems
·
Revise the
guidelines of using database ensuring clarity and explicitly in terms of using the
database and provide visual guidelines
·
Contribute
new ideas for improving the design and the data engine, quality and timeliness
of current issues. Develop ways of communicating messages and transforming it
into web based products.
2 Data
Analysis:
·
Act
as a focal point/central instrument for the collection, analysis and
dissemination of information relevant to the project activities.
·
Organize,
design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of datasets related to the
project,
·
Develop
data standards and advise on the application of these.
·
Participate
in the development, implementation and management of new indicators
·
Understand,
document and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency
and comparability
3 Visualization/Reporting:
·
Produce
and update information products such as maps, charts and infographics by
turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well
as support strategic and operational decision-making
·
Support
the project manager with producing reporting templates and procedures as well
as reports, such as situation reports and briefing papers for partners, other
UN agencies, head offices, government, donors and other stakeholders
·
Revise the
method of correspondence and communication between data management staff and
external stakeholders
4 Training/Technical Support:
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Provide
training on data collection and input, information systems and standards to
colleagues, which may include visit of field offices to provide training and
technical support as well as online training
·
Provide
maintenance and end user technical support in issues relating to the database
use and administration, including trouble-shooting for data entry and access to
the existing database
5 Web Management:
·
Provide
support on on-going maintenance, design and development of content on vimye.org
and other relevant web platforms
·
Provide
overall quality control for vimye.org and ensure content is current,
comprehensive and follows relevant metadata standards
·
Build
/ implement and/or update a web application for the project, which should
include the following features: content management system, news items, easy to
use navigation system, document repository, statistics
6 Performs other related duties, as may
be assigned by the project manager or direct supervisor.