Latest IT Internship Opportunities at ACTED Kenya
Department: GIS
Position: Database Intern
Contract duration: 3 months
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date: May 2015
ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.
ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced a driven professional to fill the post of Database Intern.
ACTED Kenya IT Internship Functions
The database officer will be responsible for assisting with managing all database related functions for all programs undertaken by ACTED/REACH Kenya and Somalia. The Database Intern reports to the Capital GIS/Database Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure Data remains consistent across the database;
- Ensure Data is clearly defined and accessible;
- Ensure Database serves the users in a form that suits their needs;
- Ensure there is provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency).
- Develop and manage ACTED central database effectively;
- Maintain and manage the online databases for ACTED Kenya/Somalia;
- Ensure data collected is well-organized and easily readable
- Ensure information regarding programs is consolidated into one database and is up-to-date;
- Contribute to development of standardized data collection templates;
- Identify missing data and follow up with program staff in order to fill the gaps;
- Provide reports, charts, tables based on database data as requested; ,
- Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act;
- Develop database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
- Communicate regularly with GIS/Database Officer and relevant operational staff to ensure the effective use of databases, integrity and security;
- Other duties as requested by GIS/Database Officer.
Qualifications/Skills for IT Internships in Kenya
- Somali speaker and good understanding of the Somalia context candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science or any other related field;
- Experience working with organizations in humanitarian/developing contexts will be an added advantage;
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Access is a must;
- Knowledge of data visualization and data analysis software such as SPSS, Stata is desirable;
- Knowledge of M&E processes and basic data analysis is a plus;
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques;
- Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Ability to work independently;
- A team player;
- Ability to travel if required;
- Fluency in English, including ability to write reports in English.
Application Procedure
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 30 April 2015.
ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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