Database Manager

Location: Middle Area - Subject to change depending on MAAN priorities

Contract Type: Full-time, Annual Contract with the possibility of extension

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Organizational Context:

MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian non-profit organization, established in Jerusalem in January 1989. Relying on a human rights-based approach, community partnerships, and active participation, MA’AN works to enhance the resilience, empowerment, and realization of the rights of those most in need, the poor and marginalized groups and individuals, as well as unleash their latent capacities to enhance their active participation in sustainable development and their abilities to respond to and recover from crises.

Job Purpose:

The Database Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the management of project data within MAAN Development Center. This position focuses on managing the collection, storage, and utilization of project-related data to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security across the organization. The role requires extensive experience with the PHP/Laravel framework to design, develop, and refine data management systems specifically tailored to project data. Key responsibilities include generating and maintaining comprehensive reports on project achievements, implementing robust data security measures, and enhancing data processes to support organizational objectives and facilitate strategic decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
• Upload project data to the Projects Management Information System (PMIS), align project indicators with MAAN's strategic plan, review entered data, and generate relevant reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure that the data in the database is up-to-date and regularly
• System Development:
• Develop and maintain systems using object-oriented PHP/Larvel frameworks, with a focus on MySQL profiling and query optimization.
• System Improvement:
• Monitor and analyze information and data management systems, evaluate their performance, and identify opportunities for enhancement through new technologies or upgrades.
• Data collection:
• Create questionnaires using data collection tools such as Google Forms, Kobo Toolbox, and Kobo Collect.
• Trains and support teams responsible for data entry or field teams in the use of data collection tools as needed.
• Data Analysis:
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze data using advanced Excel functions and MS Access to generate actionable insights.
• Reporting:
• Utilize Power BI to create interactive and comprehensive reports and dashboards.
• Report Development:
• Develop and maintain management information reports to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Data Standards:
• Develop data standards and best practices, and maintain data validation procedures.
• Guidelines Development:
• Contribute to the creation of user-friendly guidelines and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to information management.
• Collaboration:
• Work with all program teams to ensure data accuracy and security.
• Provide technical support for information management related to needs assessment processes, baselines, outcome monitoring or any other specific type of studies.
• Additional Duties:
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the line manager.

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Required Qualifications & Skills:

 BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or a relevant field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field of data management, testing and administering computer databases,
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in PHP/Laravel frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented PHP/Laravel frameworks.
• Proficiency in MySQL profiling and query optimization.
• Proven track record in data extraction and manipulation using advanced Excel functions and MS Access.
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies.
• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in developing questionnaires using Google Forms, Kobo Collect, and Kobo Toolbox.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and project lifecycle.

Desirable:

• Results-orientated with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a demanding environment.
• Team player who works cooperatively to deliver results.

Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as per the following: 

Fill in the required information in the following link:

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Applications will only be accepted until Sunday 29 September 2024

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

MA’AN is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

MA’AN has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violation against Children, Protection is everyone’s responsibility based on MA’AN policies and regulations