Database Expert*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration till the end of 2023. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kyiv, Ukraine.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Ensuring compliance with procedures linked to proper data management by the MEAL and programme teams by:

• Creating of tools specific to each programme for the collection, processing, analysis, visualization and archiving of data
• Is responsible for the centralization and harmonization of tools and data specific to each programme and MEAL
• In collaboration with the MEAL Advisor, helps to ensure the quality and relevance of the monitoring tools, data processing and analyses produced by his team (questionnaires, databases, maps, etc.).
• Providing technical support and trainings of staff on data management tools and ensures their proper use by MEAL and programme teams
• Ensuring the quality of data collected in the field
• Producing visuals following data processing, in support of MEAL and programme teams

Your responsibilities

TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS:

Management of MEAL and programme data and tools, in compliance with the association’s policies

• Focal point for information systems used by the MEAL and programme teams
• Be responsible for analysing the technical needs and risks related to the data collected on a regular basis from the MEAL and programme teams.
• Configure the software necessary for the proper management of data
• Ensuring the security of digital data relating to all MEAL and programme activities.
• Review and make suggestions for the improvement of tools and databases, based on the programme activities & MEAL implemented in the field.
• Check, clean and edit data and information requested by the MEAL and programme teams, according to the formats or media in use (reports, maps, etc.).
• Be responsible to compile programme datasets and creating an activity monthly country report (programme data disaggregated by project, month, type of activities, beneficiaries, location of intervention and budget)
• Support in data collection tools design and coding (ODK, Kobo, Red Rose)

Data visualization and mapping

• Produce visual models and control the quality of the visuals (dashboards or maps) produced by his/her team, based on primary and secondary MEAL and Programme data
• Design and develop visualization tools to achieve better use of programme data and faster operational decision making

Training and technical support

• Identify technical training needs and develop the capacity of MEAL and programme teams.

• Develop training materials in conjunction with the MEAL Advisor and Area Managers and train teams on the use and operation of data processing tools

• Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations.

• Promotes and takes an active part in quality improvement processes.

• Complies with labor discipline, labor protection and safety rules, fire-prevention requirements, industrial sanitation and labor hygiene rules, Safety, and Environmental regulations and guidelines.

Your profile

• Use of Microsoft 365 Suite office
• Advanced use of Excel
• Excel Power Tools (Power Query, Power Pivot)
• Data visualization tools (Power Bi, else)
• Knowledge on ODK/Kobo coding
• Use of geographic information system (GIS) applications (QGIS, else)
• Use of CommCare would be a plus
• Use of R would be a plus
• English spoken and written
• Ready to frequent travel to the operation areas
• Knowledge of labor discipline, labor protection and safety rules, fire-prevention requirements, industrial sanitation and labor hygiene rules.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.