Posted Oct 27, 2014
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Database Assistant reports directly to Database Coordinator
- Database Assistants responsibilities include;
- Assist Database Coordinator in data collection and Data Cleansing Process.
- Liaise with the database teams in the field and provide some technical and procedural assistance if required.
- Respond to information requested from different departments.
- Have good communication skills along with output orientated.
- Can work under pressure, willing to work overtime when meeting hard deadlines.
- Have a good understanding of database concepts, writing SQL queries and producing summary reports.
- Able to work on database tools especially on MS ACCESS.
- Possibly visit to the field.
- Should follow the process and procedures as defined within the organization.
- Any other related task assigned by the Database Coordinator.
Skills
Good command on Excel, Word and Database software such as MS Access.
Understanding the nature of work carried out by programs and Database in the field is necessary for ensuring the relevance and usability of the data. Therefore a proactive and self motivated attitude towards gaining a good understanding of ACTED programs.
Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate; the Database Assistant must be inventive and eager to improve his/her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop tools best suited for ACTEDs activities;
Ability to travel to the field for data collection, cross checking the data and provide training to field staff if required;
Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities.
-Accuracy and attention to detail
-Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness and interest in learning new skills
-Adaptable to change
-Ability to work both independently and in a team
-Discretion in handling confidential issues
-High level of integrity
Job Details
ACTED Pakistan
ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve. ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993 with assistance ongoing presently in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The country programme comprises of four key pillars: Pillar 1 – Humanitarian assistance – Through this component, ACTED supports the emergency and early recovery needs of communities following disasters. In recent years this has included support for communities affected by floods, earthquakes and the complex emergency; Pillar 2 – Income generation and sustainable livelihoods – ACTED has extensive experience in this sector including market-oriented vocational trainings, basic skills development, as well as on and off-farm livelihood assistance; Pillar 3 – Social cohesion and access to basic services – ACTED improves access to basic services through a range of measures including support for educational institutions, community infrastructure and local governance. Social cohesion is a key component to ensuring equitable service provision. ACTED’s interventions include the establishment of local representation bodies as well as supporting the rights of women, minorities and marginalized groups; Pillar 4 – Environmental protection and community resilience – This pillar aims to mitigate some of the effects of recurrent disasters, climate change and environmental degradation. Interventions start at a household level, such as construction of fuel efficient
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