Database and Information Management Assistant

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title                                      :  Database and Information Management Assistant

Organizational Unit                          :  Displacement Tracking Matrix

Duty Station                                       :  Erbil – Iraq

Classification                                      : General Service Staff, Grade G5

Type of Appointment                       : Special Short Term contract (SST)

Duration of Appointment               :  Six (6) months with possibility of extension

Closing Date                                       : 29th September, 2021

Reference Code                                 : SVN2021/IRQ/235

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Aapplications from qualified female candidates  are especially  encouraged  as well as the Internal and external candidates  are eligible  to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates  are considered as first-tier candidates.

 

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. 1. Assist in design, develop, and maintain SQL database systems.
2. 2. Develop SQL queries, functions, scripts and stored procedures to process data.
3. 3. Assist in quality control and data retrieval mechanisms.
4. 4. Support in designing solutions to integrate, centralize and automate data and information

management within the program.

5. 5. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK)

set of tools.

6. 6. Coordinate with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping unit to ensure data has relevance to GIS coding.
7. 7. Support in designing reports and other products using graphic design tools.
8. 8. Conducting data validation and cross checking for data received from the partners including governorate organization with data existing in database.
9. 9. Perform such other duties as maybe required.

 

Qualifications; 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.

 

IOM IN/234 – Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

 

Others

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

 

 

How to apply:

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

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

Download and fill the Personal History Form to submit it with your CV

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

 

Posting period:

From 15.09.2021 to 29.09.2021