Senior Research Information Management and Database Assistant

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Head, Returns and Recovery Unit, the overall supervision of the Research
Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Research Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Support the development and maintain information and data management systems and processes for
the Research team and collect, verify, and enter data in English and Arabic, ensuring confidentiality
and data protection principles are adhered to at all times.
2. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) and
KOBO set of tools.
3. Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining SQL database systems.
4. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts, and stored procedures to process data.
5. Assist in the timely and effective implementation of research activities ensuring data collection
preparation, implementation and post-cleaning procedures are timely scheduled and finalized.
6. Assist in the supervision of data management activities including the collection, submission, quality
control and data retrieval mechanisms.
7. Design, develop, and maintain websites for research projects including interactive visualizations.
8. Contribute to capacity building of team leaders in data quality control checks and procedures
9. Conducting data validation and cross checking for data received from the partners including
governorate organization with data existing in database.
10. Provide user support and the system training to the staff on ODK or any other data collection
applications.
11. Assist data integration between systems and perform proper backup and data restore ensuring data
security and consistency.
12. Perform such other duties as maybe required.

Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Head, Returns and Recovery Unit, the overall supervision of the Research
Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Research Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Support the development and maintain information and data management systems and processes for
the Research team and collect, verify, and enter data in English and Arabic, ensuring confidentiality
and data protection principles are adhered to at all times.
2. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) and
KOBO set of tools.
3. Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining SQL database systems.
4. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts, and stored procedures to process data.
5. Assist in the timely and effective implementation of research activities ensuring data collection
preparation, implementation and post-cleaning procedures are timely scheduled and finalized.
6. Assist in the supervision of data management activities including the collection, submission, quality
control and data retrieval mechanisms.
7. Design, develop, and maintain websites for research projects including interactive visualizations.
8. Contribute to capacity building of team leaders in data quality control checks and procedures
9. Conducting data validation and cross checking for data received from the partners including
governorate organization with data existing in database.
10. Provide user support and the system training to the staff on ODK or any other data collection
applications.
11. Assist data integration between systems and perform proper backup and data restore ensuring data
security and consistency.
12. Perform such other duties as maybe required.

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any related field from an accredited academic university or
institute.
Experience and Skills:
 At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
 Experience in managing data collection, entry, and maintenance.
 Experience in quantitative research projects, household surveys or large-scale assessments
 Experience in developing and maintaining data system with ODK and KOBO is a plus
 Experience in managing data collection, entry, and maintenance.
 Experience in quantitative research projects, household surveys or large-scale assessments
 Experience in managing and developing databases (particularly SQL Server) is essential.
 Experience in .NET programming is a plus.
 Experience in developing and maintaining data system with ODK and KOBO is a plus.
 Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional
backgrounds.
 Familiarity with the UN common system is an advantage.
 Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Languages:
 Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.
 Any other language is an asset.
Behavioral Competencies
 Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
 Shares knowledge and experience.
 Positive, constructive attitude.
 Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a
minimum of comfort.
 Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
 Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
 Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
 Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
 Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.
 Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of
sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20211116111551/PM9mvki2j7yNScITw10a4AzuV 
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.