Database Assistant, Abidjan

• Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
• Country: Cote d'Ivoire
• City: Abidjan

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Closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2015

Vacancy code VA/2015/B5001/8677
Position title Database Assistant
Department/office GPSO, Peace and Security
Duty station Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-5
Duration 5 months with possibility of extension subject to project requirement and availability of funds
Application period 09-Oct-2015 to 23-Oct-2015
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Background Information - PSC
Peace and Security Cluster
The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) within the Global Portfolio Services Office is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Cluster is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.
It is headed by the Cluster Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its clients.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Database Assistant will be responsible for the following:

• Create basic database structure for all activities delivered by the programme (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Call out, Support to Disarmament, Physical Security and Stockpile Management and Armed Violence Reduction, Trainings);
• Implement any software required (including a geographic information system) for accessing and handling data appropriately;
• Data management and processing;
• Data cleansing, integration and quality control;
• Visualize and report data findings creatively in a variety of formats (e.g : Production of maps on activities done in the field);
• Undertaking of other duties, as may be assigned by the Program Manager or Program Officer.

Competencies

• Planning and Organising - Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
• Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Client Orientation – Ensure timely response and support to the client(s) as needed, builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Creativity - Ability to create new efficient processes and systems that are the best practices of the organization

Education/Experience/Language requirements
High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. Alternatively, a combination of a first University Degree (Bachelor's) and 1 year of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in statistics, computer science (database development and management), information technology, engineering or other related technical disciplines;
• Experience in data access, analysis and data visualization methodologies;
• Experience using Statistical packages;
• Experience using geospatial data processing tools
• Fluent in French and intermediate English language skills
• Database knowledge is required (e.g. Access, sql server, mysql)
• Geographic Information System knowledge will be an asset

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA- 5
Contract duration: 5 months with possibility of extension subject to project requirement and availability of funds
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This a local position therefore only nationals of Cote d'Ivoire or applicants with a valid residence permit will be considerd.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.