National UNV EDP Specialist vacancy at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Post title: National UNV EDP Specialist

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Location: Kasulu,Kigoma

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism, including the mobilization of volunteers, It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. This post is a UN Volunteer assignment based on the values of free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism.

 In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct.

Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich your understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between yourself and the people in your host community.

Some of the duties and responsibilities:

The National UNV EDP Specialist will undertake the following tasks:

Provide technical end-user support services to staff of Registration and other units. Ensure backup and restoration of data are done regularly in mobile and main server.

Responsible analysis and preparation of food and Non-food item distribution list. Continuous registration process of new born babies, Voluntary repatriation (Volrep) and deaths for UNHCR's people of Concern.

Monitoring the main ProGres server and mobile server performance and providing weekly performance reports; Assist in monitoring and analyzing the refugee situation and changes, including updating refugee family composition, social events and address.

Ensuring data analysis and data quality check, Ensuring data transfer from one database to another by using ProGreso Participate in other registration activities such as verification exercises. Leading registration teams at camp when and as required.

 Perform searches of information as per requirement. Draft weekly camp registration reports and share with supervisor. Ensuring physical file management and documentation.

Generate customized list of beneficiaries as requested by colleagues of other units. Provide training to other colleagues and partners as required.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

·         Bachelors Degree in ICT.

·         Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in Registration of refugees.

·         Good knowledge of the-refugee database system (ProGres) will be an added advantage.

·         Advanced knowledg'e in MS Access, MS Excel and MS SQL.

·         Strong database analytical skills. Fluency in English and Kiswahili (Both spoken and written). Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and demonstrates a dynamic ability to work with multi-cultures. Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide by UNHCRis principles, code of conduct and humanitarian goals.

Application Instructions:

Apply through the Website link, by 25th July 2013. You are encouraged to read the detailed Description of Assignment (DoA) available at website: www.tz.undp.org thoroughly well before applying. Note: After initial submission, you will be prompted to upload your CV.

Please upload a copy of your updated P11 Form, which is mandatory and downloadable from website: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted