DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
| Date Posted: | Jun 22, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Reference: | DAI/WIE |
| Closing Date: | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | IT |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | As per NTA salary scale policyAFG |
| Years of Experience: | 5 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | No |
| Contract Type: | Long-term |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
About DAI:
DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies. Since 1970, we have worked in more than 150 countries—delivering results across the spectrum of international development contexts, from stable societies and high-growth economies to challenging environments racked by political or military conflict.
Job Summary:
PURPOSE
WIE uses database driven applications to manage workflows and data, including DAI’s proprietary TAMIS (Technical and Administrative Management Information System) built on a non-relational Lotus Notes platform, an SQL driven Knowledge Management Portal (KMP) for internal tracking of beneficiaries and certain activities, and AfghanInfo and TrainNet for reporting to USAID. WIE seeks a database administrator who will assist with database administration and data quality, as well as pulling information for reporting to management. The position is based in Kabul HQ but will require travel to WIE’s five regional offices in Kabul, Jalalabad, Mazar, Kandahar and Herat.
Duties & Responsibilities:
OBJECTIVE AND DUTIES:
1. Database administration and data quality control
2. Data cleaning and ensuring record integrity
3. Liaison with M&E and program teams on use of KMP
4. Pulling data from KMP for reporting to program teams, management and in response to USAID data calls.
5. Coordinates call back and verification for missing or unclear data
6. Training staff on KMP use and refresher trainings as needed, monitoring and troubleshooting user proficiency
7. Monitoring use of KMP, informing program team of timeliness of processing and uploading the needed documents
8. Monitoring use of TAMIS, informing program team and management of needed clean-up, updates, and appropriate information entry
9. Monitoring timeframes for applicant/beneficiary processing in KMP and action items or module update timeframes in TAMIS, and informing management of delays, backlogs, missing or poor quality data
10. Ensure AfghanInfo and TrainNet are properly updated on time
11. Provides input into development of user friendly features that contribute to the accomplishment of program objectives in more efficient ways and faster timeframes
12. Assist program team in the identification and use of applications, or in systems design, for a diverse range of needs including surveying, data collection, SMS systems for bulk messaging and beneficiary communication
13. Assist communications and reporting team with using data for producing infographics, and robust results reporting
14. Develop SOPs, user manuals and user guidelines as needed to improve and maintain processes, data quality, and timeliness of data entry in collaboration with program teams
15. Provide support to users and assist with troubleshooting as needed
Job Requirement:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Knowledge of MySQL, PHP, CodeIgniter, Ajax, JQuery
5 years of continuous work experience with database administration, data quality and data integrity
Proficiency with Lotus Notes, TAMIS, AfghanInfo
Excellent English language and communication skills
Proven track record of user friendly support and collaborative work style
Patience, attention to detail, and persistence are required
REPORTING:
Reports to IT Manager