Database and Information Management Assistant

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Context:

 

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and Head of the Returns and Recovery Unit, overall supervision of the DTM Coordinator and direct supervision of the National Database Officer, the Database and Information Management Assistant will be responsible for the following:

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

 

1. Assist in design, develop, and maintain SQL database systems.
2. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts and stored procedures to process data.
3. Assist in quality control and data retrieval mechanisms.
4. Support in designing solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and information management within the program.
5. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) set of tools.
6. Coordinate with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping unit to ensure data has relevance to GIS coding.
7. Support in designing reports and other products using graphic design tools.
8. Conducting data validation and cross checking for data received from the partners including governorate organization with data existing in database.
9. Perform such other duties as maybe required.

Context:

 

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and Head of the Returns and Recovery Unit, overall supervision of the DTM Coordinator and direct supervision of the National Database Officer, the Database and Information Management Assistant will be responsible for the following:

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

 

1. Assist in design, develop, and maintain SQL database systems.
2. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts and stored procedures to process data.
3. Assist in quality control and data retrieval mechanisms.
4. Support in designing solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and information management within the program.
5. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) set of tools.
6. Coordinate with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping unit to ensure data has relevance to GIS coding.
7. Support in designing reports and other products using graphic design tools.
8. Conducting data validation and cross checking for data received from the partners including governorate organization with data existing in database.
9. Perform such other duties as maybe required.

Education

 

• University degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution in the above fields with five years of relevant professional experience.

 

Experience

 

• Extensive knowledge (at least 3 years of experience) of SQL is a pre-requisite.
• At least 3 years of experience using some or all of the following tools: Excel, Microsoft Visual Studio (ASP .NET C#), Php, and MySQL Server, SQL server.
• Experience in Information Management, management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.
• Experience in managing data entry and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Illustrator, InDesign, PowerBI and ArcGIS is an advantage.

 

Languages

 

• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.
• Any other language is and advantage.

 

 

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

 

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

 

https://iraq.iom.int/jobs/database-and-information-management-assistant-0

 

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.