Data Assistant - MEAL
Job Description
Title: Data Assistant - MEAL
Company Name: ACTED
Vacancy: --
Location: Cox's Bazar
Salary: Tk. 50000 - 52000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 1 year
Published: 9 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Urban & Rural Planning, Statistics, or a related field.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 1 year of experience in database management, data entry, or related roles.
∎ Proficiency in SQL, MS Access, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, etc.), and other database management tools.
∎ Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SPSS is an advantage.
∎ Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C) is a plus.
∎ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
∎ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
∎ Active listening, verbal, and non-verbal communication abilities.
∎ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
∎ Creative thinking and open-minded approach to finding solutions (lifetime experience)
∎ Women empowerment and engagement (lifetime passion)
∎ Working experience in NGOs/INGOs, especially in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Information Management, Research
∎ Good written and verbal communication in English.
∎ Experience of working in Rohingya Response
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English.
∎ Strong organizational skills
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with field teams, local authorities, and local communities.
∎ Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
∎ Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
∎ Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field
∎ Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
∎ Minimum 1 year of experience in database management, data entry, or related roles.
∎ Proficiency in SQL, MS Access, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, etc.), and other database management tools.
∎ Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SPSS is an advantage.
∎ Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C) is a plus.
∎ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
∎ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
∎ Active listening, verbal, and non-verbal communication abilities.
∎ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
∎ Creative thinking and open-minded approach to finding solutions (lifetime experience)
∎ Women empowerment and engagement (lifetime passion)
∎ Working experience in NGOs/INGOs, especially in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Information Management, Research
∎ Good written and verbal communication in English.
∎ Experience of working in Rohingya Response
∎ Fluency in written and spoken English.
∎ Strong organizational skills
∎ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with field teams, local authorities, and local communities.
∎ Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
∎ Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
∎ Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field
∎ Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Perform accurate and timely data entry from paper forms, digital tools, or other sources into the database systems.
∎ Conduct regular data quality checks to identify and resolve errors, inconsistencies, or missing data.
∎ Maintain up-to-date records in centralized databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
∎ Assist in archiving and backing up database files securely.
∎ Generate error-free datasets for analysis and reporting as required by the MEAL team.
∎ Support the Database/Information Management Officer in maintaining and upgrading existing databases, including MEAL frameworks.
∎ Implement data quality assurance protocols, including data validation, cleaning, and audit procedures.
∎ Assist in troubleshooting database issues and provide technical support to end-users.
∎ Ensure proper database security measures, including user access management and backup processes.
∎ Conduct basic descriptive analysis of project datasets to identify trends and key insights.
∎ Assist in developing data visualizations such as charts, graphs, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
∎ Contribute to the preparation of regular data reports and factsheets for internal and external audiences.
∎ Participate in training sessions on data management tools and best practices.
∎ Assist in developing and maintaining guidance notes, SOPs, and training materials for data management.
∎ Coordinate with MEAL Officers and project teams to understand data needs and schedules.
∎ Provide regular updates on progress and flag challenges to the Database/Information Management Officer.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
∎ About Acted
∎ Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.
∎ Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org
∎ In Bangladesh, Acted started its activities in 2017 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Protection, Information Management, Drain Monitoring & Intervention, SuLMER, Emergency Preparedness Response and CDCS in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Key roles and responsibilities
∎ Data Entry and Management
∎ Perform accurate and timely data entry from paper forms, digital tools, or other sources into the database systems.
∎ Conduct regular data quality checks to identify and resolve errors, inconsistencies, or missing data.
∎ Maintain up-to-date records in centralized databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
∎ Assist in archiving and backing up database files securely.
∎ Generate error-free datasets for analysis and reporting as required by the MEAL team.
∎ Database Maintenance and Support
∎ Support the Database/Information Management Officer in maintaining and upgrading existing databases, including MEAL frameworks.
∎ Implement data quality assurance protocols, including data validation, cleaning, and audit procedures.
∎ Assist in troubleshooting database issues and provide technical support to end-users.
∎ Ensure proper database security measures, including user access management and backup processes.
∎ Data Analysis and Reporting
∎ Conduct basic descriptive analysis of project datasets to identify trends and key insights.
∎ Assist in developing data visualizations such as charts, graphs, and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
∎ Contribute to the preparation of regular data reports and factsheets for internal and external audiences.
∎ Capacity Building and Coordination
∎ Participate in training sessions on data management tools and best practices.
∎ Assist in developing and maintaining guidance notes, SOPs, and training materials for data management.
∎ Coordinate with MEAL Officers and project teams to understand data needs and schedules.
∎ Additional Responsibilities
∎ Provide regular updates on progress and flag challenges to the Database/Information Management Officer.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Click link at the bottom part of the ad to view full job details and application procedure.
Skills & Expertise:
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
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Company Information:
∎ ACTED
∎ Acted CXB Office, Bypass Road (in front of Police Line), White House, Kolatoli, Cox's Bazar-4700, Bangladesh
Address::
∎ Acted CXB Office, Bypass Road (in front of Police Line), White House, Kolatoli, Cox's Bazar-4700, Bangladesh
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 19 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
