Under the supervision of the MEL Advisor, the Database Officer will provide support in programming, testing and management of education-related data on various monitoring, evaluation and learning information data and software. Performs data set conversions and data transfer in support of projects.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Analyze data sets and technical assessment finding and interprets as high-quality reports.
- Coverts data sets between formats using standard tools.
- Performs database administration tasks.
- Creates and maintains documentation in support of tasks performed.
- Ensures quality of data coordinating schedules and maintains work instructions and SOP’s ; conducts Quality Assurance Checks on submitted data.
- Maintains SOPs and work instructions for quality data collection, verification and analysis.
- Researches new technologies for use within the Data Management division.
- Maintains SOPs and work instructions for Query subgroup tasks.
- Creates summary reports describing the status of all DM division projects.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of basic regulatory requirements for data acquisition and quality assurance.
- Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis a vis the appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
- Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results.
- Conduct routine coordination with FHI employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
- Represent FHI and/or Institute to external organizations at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
- Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
BS/BA in relevant field, and 5-7 years relevant experience; or MS/MA in relevant field, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience. or PhD, MD or similar degree with 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and experience in specific technical area related to education programs in developing countries.
- Informed on current program developments in division/unit area of expertise by review of current literature and alert colleagues and/or management team to any implication of such research for project activities.
- Knowledge of evaluation methodologies to judge effectiveness of technical assistance efforts and programs.
- Interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions to their significance and relevance to public health.
- Familiarity with donor funded programs and communication styles.
- Writing and verbal communication skills.
- Works independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
- Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office) Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally at least 25%.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 9 2018
Active Until:
Dec 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit