Job title: Database Support Officer

Annual Salary: BDT. 961177.00 gross per annum with provident fund, gratuity, life and medical insurance as per organizational policy.

Location: Teknaf, Cox's Bazar

Contract Status: 30 June 2024

Closing date: 17 January 2024

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid is a UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Bangladesh. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future.  With a diversity of contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of programmes offers an enriching opportunity for a mid-level humanitarian professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.

The Database Support Officer will ensure timely implementation of the project works in designated camps and in host communities following the humanitarian principles and sector guidelines and standards. S/he will collect and maintain data for developing regular implementation and monitoring reports and documents. S/he will need to take on challenges to ensure a rapid, effective, and timely response, holding overall responsibility for project achievements and results.

About you

The post holder is responsible for overall Quantitative (such as SPPSS, MS Excel) and Qualitative data analysis. S/he has proven skills on quick articulation and precise writing in English. Moreover, the post holder is required to develop new ways of doing things to better meet program goals requiring substantial creative or analytical ability.

If you are able to full fill the following requirements, then this job is for you;

  • The post holder should have a first degree in Computer Science Engineering/ social sciences or Degree in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics or closely related other subjects from a reputed institution.
  • At least two years’ experience of working in humanitarian response with local and/international partner organizations.
  • Strong positive attitude and ability to manage a wide range of issues of complicated procedures.
  • She/he should have humanitarian response experience in database management and MEAL programming. Familiar of MEAL context in Bangladesh.
  • Excellent communication skills along with verbal and written fluency in English and Bangla. Working command on Chittagong dialect is preferred.
  • Understanding on emergency response program, preferably in Bangladesh.
  • Relevant experience in managing of institutional donor funded progrmmes (IOM/EC/ WFP etc.
  • Direct implementation experience of WFP funded disaster risk reduction project in Teknaf areas is highly desired.

Further information

This role is a national position and requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance. Terms and conditions will vary depending on the location.

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How to Apply

To apply for this post and download detailed role profile logon to: Christian Aid Jobs or Database Support Officer

Interested candidates are requested to submit their supporting statement expressing their interest and suitability in the role and complete the application online form by or before 17 January 2024.  For queries related to the online applications please contact us on: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org

Please note CVs via email will not be accepted.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted by 28 February 2024. please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Important Notice

Owing to the urgency of this recruitment, the process of shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing during the period of the advert until a successful candidate is appointed. The position will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.