Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Livelihoods Assistant - Database.

 About the Job

This role involves providing administrative or information management related technical support within the sector area. Assist the sector officer in ensuring the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of sector activities.

Sector responsibilities: project information management

This role will ensure compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country but particularly in Sanliurfa and Kilis field offices. The role contributes to the maintenance of high-quality database and project documentation and development of field-level project implementation strategies with data analysis inputs. The role also provides support and/or technical guidance to field operations while overseeing field activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide technical support to the field program teams collecting data to feed into an accurate and integrated database
• To provide training to  the field staff on IM data collection tools and documentations under supervision of the Program Manager, MEAL Manager and Technical Coordinator
• To carry out regular data processing for the Economic Recovery projects data cleaning, quality check, analysis and reporting)
• To provide monthly and regular updates on reporting tracking systems and submit accordingly
• To closely work with Economic Recovery IM Officer to define existing challenges and come up with practical solutions
• To ensure data security and consistency of the program database
• To prepare monthly quantitative reports in line with indicators
• To extract beneficiary lists from the database based on request of program teams
• To ensure activity documents are in place in coordination with Livelihoods teams
• To ensure there is provision for data security (including strict data handling and confidentiality protocols), weekly backup and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency).
• To monitor the shared database of field partners within validation process
• To take on additional task and or responsibilities as need arises.
• To assist with project field monitoring, if required

 

About you

To be successful in this role, you must have a university degree in Computer Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Development Studies or any other Information Management related field.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in information management and preferably in economic recovery/livelihood working for an NGO/INGO.
• Advance Knowledge on MS Excel and MS Access and any other data management software
• Fluent English speaking and writing is required
• Fluent Arabic speaking and Writing is required
• Turkish language is an asset

 

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

We offer

Contract length: 12 Months

Employment Band: I

Designation of Duty Station: Şanlıurfa

Start date: 01.12.2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 03.11.2021

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride
ourselves on our:
• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!