Information Technology Database Manager

NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is one of the largest and most respected social research organizations in the United States pursuing high quality social science research that serves the public interest. Since its founding in 1941, NORC has been an industry leader with a distinguished record in the design, development, and implementation of survey and other data collection methodologies, applying new and time-tested strategies to address world-wide challenges and using advanced statistical and other analytical techniques to interpret social science data. NORC’s core competencies include designing and conducting rigorous impact evaluations of development projects; developing survey instruments; conducting analytic research; statistical sampling; data preparation, collection, cleaning and management; and developing survey-associated information technology. NORC implements several on-going research projects throughout the world and has developed close collaborative relationships with researchers, survey firms, and policy think tanks in numerous countries.
 

NORC is seeking an Information Technology Database Manager to support the provision of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services for the USAID WBG Mission. USAID’s WBG programming is managed through three development objectives that include: Governance and Civic Engagement; Economic Growth and Infrastructure; and Human Capital and Social Impact. The effort would support a utilization‐driven, comprehensive performance measurement, planning, performance monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) system, and provide technical guidance to USAID WBG and its implementing partners (IPs) to enable USAID WBG to fulfill its performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and information-sharing obligations as mandated in USAID’s Automated Directives System and other USAID guidance.


About the Position

The Information Technology (IT) Database Manager will be responsible for supporting database users. S/he will manage database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications. The position will also prepare users through conducting training, providing information, and resolving problems. Familiarity with GeoMIS or other geographic data reporting platform preferred.  An important feature is the ability to identify and resolve all database issues as they arise.


Qualifications

A minimum BA or BS university degree in information technology or related field; five years of experience creating and maintaining databases; and experience creating online databases. English and Arabic fluency are also preferred.

 
How to apply

Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to

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