Database Assistant

Position:                              Database Assistant                   

Contract duration:              6 months reneable based on fund

Location:                             Gaza - Deir Albalah

Starting Date                      1/9/2024

I-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-orientated working environment.

II-Country Profile

In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of communities, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. ACTED currently seeks a Database Assistant for its coming project in Gaza funded by BHA.

“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”

III-Position Profile

 Database Management System Implementation

1. Maintain Gaza’s project-specific databases;
2. Code beneficiary registration tools for programme team as required;
3. Ensure all data is entered and updated in the databases and tables;
4. Check the quality of the data submitted by field staff;
5. Liaise with field staff regarding missing data, eventual mistakes, data discrepancies and/or inconsistencies;
6. Perform data cleaning when needed;
7. Ensure proper filing of hard and soft copies of lists of beneficiaries or other data collection tools or documents;
8. Maintain and further develop the structure or format of the databases as required;
9. Implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability;
10. Provide database technical support to Acted teams, and troubleshoot both hardware and software issues.

 Data Analysis

      1. Support the MEAL and project teams to perform data analyses on project and M&E survey databases;

2. Extract queries, figures, and reports from the database;
3. Generate data visualization such as charts, graphs, tables to be included in communication tools, reports, assessments and any other documents as per needs.

Other

     1. Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to supervisors and other team members;

     2. Participate in database-related workshops and meetings as required;

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

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IV-Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Community development,political science or any other related field.
• At least one year of experience in a similar position , preferred in INGOs
• Excellent computer and typing skills
• Ability to use Microsoft programs especially Excel and Word
• Knowledge in development and use of large databases
• Knowledge in data collection and in open-source softwares for collecting, managing, and using data (such as ODK or KoBo).
• Very Good in reading, writing and speaking both Arabic and English.
• Strong ability to take initiative, anticipate tasks, and manage tasks/teams independently.
• Ability to problem solve, be flexible, and manage multiple tasks at once

V- Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the below link later than August 26th, 2024 to: 

Database Assistant

The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be received.

“Due to the emergency situation and the need for the position , this job might be filled before the end of the vacancy announcement”.