The Database Management Officer is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the organization’s databases. This role ensures that data is accurate, organized, and easily accessible to authorized users while maintaining strict confidentiality and data integrity. The officer plays a critical role in supporting decision-making processes by managing and optimizing database systems to store, retrieve, and analyze information efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, update, and maintain program and operational databases.
- Ensure proper data entry, cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes.
- implement data backup, recovery, and security measures.
- Optimize database performance for efficiency and reliability.
- Coordinate with field staff and MEAL teams to collect accurate data.
- Support the development and use of data collection tools (digital and paper-based).
- Conduct data validation, analysis, and produce summaries, dashboards, and reports.
- Ensure adherence to data protection and confidentiality policies.
- Generate timely and accurate reports for program teams, management, and donors.
- Maintain documentation of data sources, database structure, and updates.
- Support audits and data quality assessments by providing database records.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on database usage and data entry procedures.
- Troubleshoot database issues and liaise with IT teams for technical solutions.
- Ensure compatibility of database with other software and reporting systems.
- Ensure all database management practices comply with MHCO’s Safeguarding, Child Protection, and PSEA policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive beneficiary, staff, and organizational data.
- Report any breaches or irregularities promptly.
- Any other task assign by line manager
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview
Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO
At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance .All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.
The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.
we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.
By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.
