Open to Internal & External Candidates

Vacancy No. IOM-SVN/0027/2021

Position Title DTM Database Assistant

Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification G4

Type of Appointment SVN, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Posting Period 04.03.2021 – 19.03.2021

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the National Database Management Officer and under the overall supervision of the DTM Program Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the establishment and maintenance of a database to store datasets, reports and other products produced by the DTM unit. The incumbent will verify the quality of data migrated to this platform, coherence of datasets and conforming to IOM data protection standards

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Provide general assistance in creating database structures, end user interfaces and in preparation of business requirement documentation and training materials.
2. Assist in monitoring integrated processes/database use, especially by field staff, and contact users to identify difficulties related to the database, server, or connectivity.
3. Support in designing and developing DTM forms, using KOBO Toolbox.
4. Participate in the revision of DTM data collection, data cleaning and data analysis tools
5. Assist in the cleaning and analysis of data by ensuring data consistency and provide statistical information and mapping.
6. Support in developing and implementing proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability
7. Support in the verification of the information and accuracy of the data in the system and ensure that reported figures are the same as the once stored in the system.
8. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution

Experience

• 4 years relevant professional work experience
• Experience in designing mobile data collection forms using Kobo Toolbox (or ODK) and processing collected data using different platforms
• Experience in software development (ASP.NET, C#), SQL database development, experience in developing web-based database applications using php and JavaScript
• Experience in data/information management and triangulation of information

Skill

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Languages

• Fluency in English and Amharic (oral and written) is required.

Values and Competencies

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity and transparency: maintains 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

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.

Other

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 neighboring 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 neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/ motivation letter enclosed with only detail CV written in English via our e-mail address RECADDIS@IOM.INT, by 19^th of March, 2021 - the latest, referring the position title and Vacancy number in the subject line of your email; no photocopies of educational/training certificates is required at this stage; applicant who doesn`t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!