Job: Data Management Associate

Location: Sittwe, Myanmar 
Deadline: Friday, 04 October 2013 

Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Information Management Officer, the incumbent performs thefollowing duties:
• Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the operation(IPD registration, voluntary repatriation, resettlement, etc.) including planning andoverseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hocreports;
• Assist the Senior Field Coordinator in analysing and responding to requests from UNHCRstaff, local governments, partners, donors and Headquarters;
• Facilitate and/or undertake data collection activities including planning and coordinatingdata collection methodologies and analysis with relevant staff and with Yangon office asapplicable;
• Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of implementingpartners in relevant aspects of data/information management;
• Liaise with Yangon office on new reporting requirements and procedures as needed;
• Conduct data collection audits to ensure that no unnecessary data collection is occurringand to ensure that all necessary data is being captured;
• Assist in development of new data collection and data analysis tools, including efficient datacapturing forms; and create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meetoperational requirements;
• Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform databaseadministrator functions;
• Assist in compiling and calculating statistics for resettlement, population figures, indicators,and other standard, annual, periodic and special statistical reports;
• Assist all units in creation, design and maintenance of database, maps and spreadsheets that meet operational requirements;
• Undertake other duties as required;

Qualifications required

Knowledge and skills:

• Completion of secondary education and/or University Degreepreferably in Computer Science, Economics, Epidemiology,International Relations, Business Administration or related field;
• Experience in Results Based Management, Data
• Management andReporting;
• Advanced computer skills, familiarity with Excel andMicrosoft Access and knowledge of GIS and SPSS highly desirable;
• Strong communication skills (spoken, written and presentational),including the ability to produce written reports in a clear, concisestyle;

Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible workexperience in the related field;

Language:

Knowledge of any local dialects of the operational area will be anadvantage.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please declare if you have any immediate relative currently working with any UN agencies.UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer and regrets its inability to reply individually or attend totelephone queries on the advertised posts.UNHCR Representation in Myanmar, 287 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, or by email tomyaya@unhcr.org not later than COB 04 October 2013, submitting the application togetherwith complete duly filled and signed UN-P11 form and referring clearly to the vacancy noticenumber as advertised.Only short listed candidates will be individually notified.

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