The Survey and Database Senior Officer will work in close collaboration with the Research Unit and project staff in the Country Office to ensure consistent service delivery.
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Design and develop database structure for various field surveys to efficiently store survey data collected under the projects undertaken by the Survey and Research Section; Regularly maintain and update the database as needed;
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Design questionnaires for conducting various field surveys as per outcome and output indicators including CAPI questionnaires;
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Take the lead in designing and development of frontend and backend database applications;
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Oversee of data collection process, which involves coordinating with survey teams, ensuring data accuracy, and managing data entry processes;
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Implement procedures to clean and validate survey data, identifying and rectifying inconsistencies or errors in the data collected;
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Perform data analysis and provide support in interpreting survey data. This involves creating visualizations, tables and graphs to communicate key insights;
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Identify opportunities to improve data collection methods, database efficiency, and overall processes to enhance the quality and usability of survey data;
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Draft financial and human resources plans for survey activities;
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Undertake training of field surveyors and survey coordinators in data collection method and process;
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Produce graphical representation of statistical data or results in map format using GIS;
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Presentation and report writing;
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Carry out any other tasks assigned by the project supervisors.
Competencies:
Integrity & Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Leading Self and Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
