Database Management System Officer / Спеціаліст (-ка) з систем управління базами даних

Global Communities (GC) is a global development organization committed to working in partnership with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable, impactful changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. Development is not something we do for people; it is something we do with them. We believe that the people who understand their needs best are the people of the community itself. GC, with its more than 60-years’ experience in over 80 countries, has the commitment to be a strong part of the humanitarian response to Ukraine  by building up the capacity of vulnerable groups and strengthening their resilience to improve their living conditions with a long-lasting, positive and community-based change.

SUMMARY

The data management system officer will be responsible for managing all data management systems for multiple programs, bringing together and being the liaison for all departments that allow the data flow seamlessly and be synced between all departments (M&E, Programs, etc.). He /She will liaise between the different departments, manage and troubleshoot the system.

The Data Management Officer who will also manage the routine data and quality control and drive effective data utilization. The officer, in addition, to troubleshoot the system he/she will contribute, coaching, and support in-country capacity building. The role will require a versatile individual with a high-level database and system management techniques with IT background with an understanding of program management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing all data management systems for multiple programs, bringing together and being the liaison for all departments that allow the data to flow seamlessly and be synced between all departments (M&E, Programs, etc)
• Manage routine data, including data cleaning and entry in the GC software platform to ensure completeness and quality, work with Podio, KoBoToolbox etc.
• Assist the MEL Manager in analyzing data to track project indicators, and preparing progress reports to satisfy reporting requirements
• Contribute to GC and donors reports, particularly on program progress towards indicators; produce analytical summaries including graphs, charts, tables, narratives, and visuals to fulfill internal and external reporting requirements
• Stay updated on approaches to data analysis and visualization, and keep the M&E database updated to provide all necessary data processing functions
• Report any errors identified during data review to appropriate team members and assist in resolving issues with guidance from appropriate team leads, build new components of a database, data collection, and aggregation tools in the system
• Check the data quality and inform the immediate supervisor of any problems; report any problems affecting data quality (accuracy, completeness, relevance, timeliness, and clarity)
• Troubleshoot the system, coaching, and support in-country capacity building for the different departments on data and system management
• Data Reporting using Power BI
• Train program and partner staff on basic data and system management and organizational data management system
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

IT background is required and minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar setting and capacity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Knowledge of M&E databases, open-source data collection tools, analytical software, and data visualization tools (Power BI required)
• Excellent data and system management skills
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), the programming language in Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of online, open-source data collection tools and approaches and or database environment and/or project management software (Kobo Toolbox, Device Magic, Mobaniz, Podio, Open MRS, ODK, CommCare, CSPro, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian — both written and oral required
• Ability to travel as required within Ukraine

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected] as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.