Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS) Assistant

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World Vision
Mutambara, Zimbabwe
Full-time

Database Administration and Management. Oversee day-to-day integrity of database and database procedures, which may include: conducting weekly and monthly audits of data to confirm use of accurate entry processes; identifying and eliminating duplicate records; and maintaining users’ security settings

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assess, propose and develop database and software solutions for data collection (including mobile data capture), analysis and reporting, in collaboration with the A, M & E Coordinator. (Preference for object-oriented software programming languages, that is, C# (Sharp), SQL (Structured Query Language).
  • Maintain regular back-ups of databases and security of program information
  • Provide capacity-building on quality, management and control issues
  • Database installation, configuration and Backing up/recovery of Database
  • Database troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Analysing and comparing data trends in the databases
  • Performing database and application monitoring to optimise database performance
  • Programming the database so as to match with the situation on the ground as and when need arises.
  • Designing and reviewing new database programs, functions, procedures, data structures and packages.
  • Assisting database sizing and capacity planning.
  • Formulating and monitoring policies and procedures and standards relating to database management.
  • Proposing solutions, in compliance with scope and requirements, of user and management approval.
  • Enrolling users and maintaining system security.
  • Participate in any other job related activities assigned by superiors.
Educational Background: 
Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science/Information Systems/Statistics or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years working experience in database design, data collection, and analysis and reporting or other related field
  • In-depth working knowledge of computer based statistical packages including SPSS, CsPro, Ep-info and Excel; and information dissemination software.Visual basic Programming , Microsoft Access, Macromedia Dream weaver
  • Knowledge of My SQL
  • Good communication with end users
How to Apply: 

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/zimbabwe/administrationcorporate-services/l...

Job Function: 
Administrative Assistance / Clerical Work

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Website: 
wvi.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
International
Religion / Faith-Based
Youth / Children
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 17 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit