Database Assistant -Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program (CRS)
Organisation: Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: ICT4D Officer
Grade: 4
About US:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome you as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peace building and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.
Background
CRS is leading a consortium of 7 implementing and technical partners to run a five-year USAID/FFP funded $35 million program called Nuyok to build resilience to shocks, enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable rural families in three districts of Karamoja – Abim, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak – which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126 households. Nuyok seeks to strengthen governance and gender equity, community capacity to manage shocks and stresses, traditional and diversified livelihood opportunities and nutrition and health (including improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)) of pregnant and lactating women (PLW), adolescent girls and children under two years of age (CU2). At the end of the program, sustainable results will include empowered, resilient, healthy families; responsive, inclusive governance; and a vibrant private sector that engages smallholders at every level.
Job Summary:
You will provide service in the day-to-day maintenance of the MEAL systems database for the Nuyok project and will support the project team and partners in its relevant Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) needs in support of the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable.
Your service and technical skills will contribute to improving the project impact.
You will provide service in the day-to-day maintenance delivery of responsive, effective and efficient project administrative activities in support of the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will provide consistent and high-quality service and contribute to the proper stewardship of project resources to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and help in the design and development of the Nuyok database. Troubleshoot and communicate issues to contribute to ensuring optimal performance.
- Provide technical support to requests from the Nuyok staff team in relation to the MEAL systems database and ICT4D hardware, software and associated peripherals;
- Log support requests and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries;
- Proactively provide information to the teams on the progress of outstanding support enquiries;
- Monitor the implementation processes to ensure consistent uptake and utilization of the ICT4D system across sectors;
- Oversee and support the work of enumerators, data entry clerks, and interns (when needed).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education and Experience
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in statistics, computer science, software engineering, information management or a related field;
- Minimum of two years’ experience in database management, ideally with an international NGO;
- Experience in creating data visualization dashboards (e.g. Reporting services, Access, Zoho Reports, Dundas Dashboards, PowerBI etc.);
- Proficiency in database management packages (e.g. Microsoft Access and SQL Server);
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required.
Personal Skills
- Strong analytical skills with focus on detail
- Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
- Good technical writing skills
- Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
Required/Desired Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English with ability to write technical reports required. Fluency in oral Karimojong preferred.
Required Travel:
Extensive travels within Karamoja; 40-50% within DFSA implementation areas
Key Working Relationships:
Supervision: None
Internal: Learning Technical Manager, Nuyok project staff, other CRS MEAL and IT staff.
External: Partner staff
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Trusting Relationships
- Professional Growth
- Partnership
- Accountability
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
How to apply:
To apply, please follow these instructions exactly otherwise your application will NOT be considered:
Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org
Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject line of the email, copy and paste – DATABASEASSISTANT.
All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
NOTIFIED
Deadline: 29th October 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at 5:00pm.
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