- The Database Assistant will record and report on all planned activities in the AO.
- The Database Assistant is responsible to provide programme-wide coordination and technical support to the Database and mapping officers in other regions.
- Ensure information from all HMA is recorded accurately
- Ensure information dissemination is done in a timely and understandable manner to all relevant parties.
- Support and train local authorities or site representatives on the value of database usage and communications.
- Propose and support development of new assessment tools.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
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Maintain databases and collect, analyse and process all programme information related to mine action activities;
- Coordinate installation of the information management system, developing the database and making sure that the overall system is operational and meets operational needs of the programme;
- Support the regular transfer/channeling of collected data and information to other relevant stakeholders (e.g. national authorities, cluster partners) using agreed upon templates and respecting time frames.
- Perform Quality Assurance on data relating to MRE activities, Non-Technical and Technical Survey tasks, EOD operations, battle areas and minefields clearance, and victim surveys;
- Provide guidance to information management users, and other relevant mine action partners;
- Support the documentation of activities, contact and project information on all the actors present in the AO.
- Attend and facilitate, if necessary, meetings with relevant stakeholders relating to information management.
- Support the Operations Manager/Project Manager and other actors in strengthening information management and information sharing that supports all service provision, including distributions, community mobilization, assessments, technical works, etc.
- Prepare operational statistics on request by the operations department.
- The Database Assistant may undertake any other tasks, within the framework of his/her position, as requested by his/her supervisor.
About you:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in information management / IT related work, specifically developing and maintaining databases, Microsoft Excel/Access, and use of infographics/visual software.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in international and/or local NGO.
- Prior knowledge of Humanitarian Mine Action
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Moreover, we also expect the following:
- Diploma in IT
- Advanced university degree in IT is an asset.
- Certificates in ARCGIS and ESRI from a reputable institution is an asset
- Fluency in spoken and written English
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- Must be able to write reports in English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer :
Type of Contract: National Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Designation of Duty Station: Benghazi
Expected start date: 01 August 2019
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