CCCM Database Assistant

About the jobThis position falls under the direct management of ACTED’s CCCM Project Manager.ACTED’s CCCM Database Assistant will play an integral part of the camp management team of ensuring that all inhabitants of the camp are living a safe, secured and dignified life.   This will require constant interaction with the camp community, coordination, monitoring and understanding the protection risks and challenges faced in the camp. The CCCM Database will work primarily on data collection and database-related activities within sites operated by ACTED.Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Implement CCCM activities as requested by the CCCM Team Leader and PM such as but not limited to:
Ability to code and work with Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo applications for Android platforms
Strong skills in excel formulas
Good data entry skills
Ability to create a formal site monitoring tool for handheld devices (phones, tablets), site residence database and monthly demographic reports
Ensure timely and adequate registration of IDPs in camp, including identification of persons with specific needs in coordination with protection partners.
Maintaining the camps resident database updating this database daily based on new arrivals and new departures
Promptly complying with requests for demographic information by ACTED’s CCCM team and by other partners/stakeholders
Spearheading assessments and data collecting activities; this involves training camp residents on the assessment and how to use Open Data Kit (ODK).
Occasionally assisting in camp committee meetings and publishing minutes or statistics for partners working in the camp
Monitor status of population and highlighting trends with camp management team
Treat community members in a sensitive and humane manner
Build and maintain mutually respectful relationships with Camp Management, service providers, local authorities, IDP community members and host community members, in order to ensure smooth communication, activity implementation, and community outreach.
Any other tasks as requested by ACTED’s CCCM Team Leader and Camp Management Program Manager.

About youAll employees should master ACTED’s core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and AccountabilityMoreover, we also expect the following:  Essential

Completion of university degree in database, data entry, social studies, or technical degrees in software tools
Minimum one years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
Technical skills such as Microsoft Office, ODK, Kobo collecting data using tablets/cells and Android devices
Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration.
Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.

Desirable

Extensive knowledge of Nigerian displacement context.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
Highly flexible, with the ability to use initiative.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
Commitment to promoting gender equality.

We offer

Contract length: 5 Months with possibility of extension
Level: E1-1 (national contract)
Start date: As soon as possible Desirable

Application processAll applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered. Database Assistant CCCMACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.Deadline 05.03.2018. CVs will be review on rolling bases.Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidates. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org

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