Position: Database Officer (Premium Job)

Job Description

• The Database Officer will work under the overall direction and supervision of the Project Manager and DBA performing the below duties:

Data Management: 

• Determine the primary data and information elements that are required internally and externally to support the project
• Manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools
• Understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability
• Implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability
• Propose and implement upgrades to the database webpage, data entry, and data storing systems
• Contribute new ideas for improving the design and the data engine, quality and timeliness of current issues.
• Develop ways of communicating messages and transforming it into web-based products.

Data Analysis:

• Act as a focal point/central instrument for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information relevant to the project activities.
• Organize, design and carry out the evaluation and analysis of datasets related to the project,
• Develop data standards and advise on the application of these.
• Participate in the development, implementation and management of new indicators
• Understand, document and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency and comparability

Visualization/Reporting:

• Support the project manager with producing reporting templates and procedures as well as reports, such as situation reports and briefing papers for clients.
• Revise the method of correspondence and communication between data management staff and external stakeholders

Training/Technical Support: 

• Provide training on data collection and input, information systems and standards to colleagues, which may include visit of field offices to provide training and technical support as well as online training
• Provide maintenance and end user technical support in issues relating to the database use and administration, including trouble-shooting for data entry and access to the existing database

Job Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management or related field.
• 1 year of experience in managing database (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL) under server environment including installation, backup, debugging would be an asset.
• Experience in writing and maintaining database design documentation and operating manual would be an asset.
• Experience in training or assisting personnel in the use of database management and different software is desirable.