Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview S/he will be responsible for
Mission 1 : Operational implementation
Responsibility 1: Contributes to the development of tools
• Participates in the development of data collection forms (paper or mobile data collection (MDC));
• Creates the corresponding databases;
• Carries out tests on the input and extraction of data.
Responsibility 2: Supervises (or carries out) data inputting
• Trains and supports the teams responsible for inputting data from paper forms into the database (in the case of paper data collection) or the field teams in charge of the day-to-day use of MDC tools when available;
• Ensures that the data in the database is up-to-date or regularly synchronised;
• Inputs data, if the organisation requires.
Responsibility 3: Carries our data processing and cleaning
• Centralises information and compiles the updated version of the database;
• Sets up and runs a regular series of tests to check the quality of the data and identify potential errors;
• Takes appropriate action to correct or neutralise identified errors;
Responsibility 4: Archives the databases
• During the course of the project, makes regular backups and archives the intermediate versions of the databases;
• At the end of the project, prepares and archives the final version of the databases and deletes the intermediary versions in the different storage spaces
Responsibility 5: Identifies measures to improve data quality
• In conjunction with the project teams and the MEAL teams, proposes measures to improve data quality.
• Monitors and alerts if errors occur during a data collection exercise so that corrective action can be taken and future errors limited.
Mission 2: Emergency preparedness and response
• Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.
Qualifications and Skills required :-
Degree in computer science specialising in data management / information management

Experience
Minimum of 2 years practical experience in related discipline , particularly in development of humanitarian context and mobile data collection
Professional skills:
Results and indicators monitoring
Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of findings
Project evaluation
Accountability to populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches
Learning lessons from experience and continuous learning
Information management strategy, data structuring and data quality
Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis
Responsible data management
Statistical analysis and data visualisation
Emergency preparedness and response skills
Project management
Planning, monitoring and coordination
Information Systems Division
Use of my profession’s information system
IT fundamentals
Security
Personal security management
Inclusion
DGA intersectionality
Cross-sector skills
Frameworks and references
Office and collaborative tools
Stress management
Working in a global organisation
Language skills - English and Kiswahili
Please note: Kakuma is a non family duty station
All HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
How to apply
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current official organization email contacts preferably for your line managers in the various positions held if applicable) by email to :- jobs.kenya@hi.org  The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Database Officer - Kakuma Position”.
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Humanity & Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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