No Experience Information Management Officer – Junior EU Aid Volunteer Jobs – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Job Title: Information Management Officer – Junior EU Aid Volunteer
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
About The EU Aid Volunteer Initiative
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is leading an exciting new EU project aiming at recruiting and deploying volunteers as part of the European Union Aid Volunteers initiative. The project enables young EU citizens and long-term residents in EU to get involved in international humanitarian aid projects and kick-start their career. This is a great opportunity for young professionals to get involved in humanitarian aid projects in non-EU countries affected by disaster and by this kick-starting an international career within the humanitarian sector. As a Junior EU Aid Volunteer, you will be able to upgrade your skills and knowledge within the field of humanitarian aid through in-depth training and hands-on field experience.
Job Summary: The Information Management Officer – Junior EU Aid Volunteer is for one seeking to pursue an international career within the humanitarian sector. Are you keen on working in an intercultural environment? And do you want to upgrade your skills and get hands-on experience by working in a leading international organization? Then a position as an EU Aid Volunteer is your chance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support office in collecting and ensuring information is up-to-date
- Collect and maintain DRC Uganda data Platform with relevant and up-to-date information;
- Support in maintaining programmatic information and other databases as necessary;
- Produce various information products as required;
- Participate in field data collection, analysis and reporting;
- Collect, organise and generate information for GIS (Geographic Information System) with close collaboration with the Regional GIS Officer.
Support Country office in networking with partners and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain network with consortium partners to gather, maintain and produce wide range of information products (brochures, success stories, etc.);
- Attend partner meetings to identify information requirement needs and helping management find solution to identified information gaps
Assist in design, develop and maintain databases
- Assists MEAL Officer in designing and developing database management systems, monitoring tools and data collection tools/templates;
- Maintain various databases such as beneficiary database, infrastructure database and mobile data platforms;
- Participate in the development of information management strategy/policy;
- Provide analysis, visualization and reports from information generated from the database.
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to the development of knowledge management portal;
- Participate in dissemination meetings/workshops;
- Conduct Database and Information management training to project staff;
- Assist in Identification of sources of information and trends related to refugee influx/migration including identification of knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Any other activity as reasonably requested by the supervisor
- Undertake other duties that may be required by the Head of programs, Program Quality Assurance Manager or MEAL Specialist;
- Participate to field mission and act as rapoutré, whenever necessary
Development of skills: The EU Aid Volunteer may undertake any further duties as the Line Manager sees fit. The position duties are flexible to a degree to allow the candidate to develop skills they personally identify. This can be arranged in discussions with the line manager
Project development
- 10% of the EUAV time will be allocated for communication tasks, to demonstrate the value added and impact of the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and its different actions, and the professional contribution of EU Aid Volunteers. This will be implemented through specific channels discussed with the communications officer.
- Get in touch with the ECHO’s RIOs (Regional Information Officers) to, previously approved by the line manager, share information about HOPE and the experience to be an EU Aid Volunteer.
- Develop one story from the field (an anecdotal story about their experience/work/ impact) produced during the assignment that may be uploaded into the network for use by sending/hosting organisation and the European Union for communication purposes.
- Conference/workshop participation: Where appropriate, contribute to sharing experiences of life as an EU Aid Volunteer at conference/workshops organised by sending or hosting organisations and the European Commission.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate applying for a senior EU Aid Volunteer position must:
- Be citizen of the EU or a long-term resident in an EU Member State.
- Hold a Master’s degree in the field of Statistics, IT/Computer Science, Information Management, Geoinformatics or other relevant Master degree;
- Knowledge of research methodologies;
- Knowledge of refugee situations;
- Working knowledge of GIS softwares and applications;
- Knowledge of database design and management;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
Additionally, all EU Aid Volunteers are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Contract Terms: As an EU Aid Volunteer your expenses during trainings and deployment will be covered, including travel costs, insurance, and accommodation. In addition, EU Aid Volunteers will receive a monthly subsistence allowance covering everyday expenses during deployment, such as food, local transport, etc.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online via the EU Platform. To apply you must go to the job advert on the EU Platform by clicking on the link above. At the bottom of the vacancy text you need to click on “apply.”
All applicants must send the following:
- Cover letter
- Updated Europass CV. Download Here
- Relevant certificate/diploma.
- Proven EU citizenship or long-term residency in an EU Member State (i.e. copy of passport/long-term residence permit). If you are a long-term resident, please make sure to upload your permit.
- All documents must be uploaded in the online application system under the section for cover letter and the section for CV/other documents.
Deadline: Sunday 13th January 2019 at 11.00 pm (CET)
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