The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Ghana invites suitable candidates to apply for the post of Data Management Assistant (G4) in Accra, Ghana.

Position Number: 10011209
Duration: 1 Year initially

The Data Management Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer. The responsibilities of the Data Management Assistant will include the following:

Functional Statement

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

•   The Office has reliable and up-to-date data on persons of concern.
•   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
•   Enter data mainly related to asylum seekers, refugees and persons of concern to UNHCR into the computer database.
•   Contribute to the preparation of reports and project documents by providing information, preparing tables and drafting routine correspondence and reports.
•   Update and maintain existing databases and  generate various statistical reports-Assist in the development of forms for data collection and analysis, if requested.
•   Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information and translate routine documents and correspondence as and when required.
•   May  be required to undertake field trips to project sites.
•   Perform any other  duty, as requested.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

•   Decide on the data recorded in database.
•   Decide on appropriate resolution to  incidents and  escalate  issues to the supervisor if incident cannot be resolved within the scope of responsibility.

Salary/Benefits:  Attractive with other benefits including child dependency allowance, Medical Insurance and Pension etc.

Required Cross-Functional Competencies

•   Analytical Thinking
•   Technological Awareness
•   Planning and Organizing
•   Completion  of the   Secondary   Education   with   post-secondary training/certificate in Electronic data processing, Information Technology or related field;
•   Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
•   Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

Qualification Required & Experience

Desirable Qualifications and Competencies

•   Knowledge of any other relevant UN or local language.
•   Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training  relevant to functions of the position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please  note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for interview. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications in sealed envelopes quoting the vacancy notice number and the position number for which they are interested, addressed to:

The Representative
UNHCR Representation in Ghana,
Private Mail Bag, KIA Location of Office:
16 Labone Drive, 4th Dade Walk

Or email to:-

ghaac@unhcr.org

Closing Date: 20 May, 2015

Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY