WHO Data Manager : Brazzaville, Congo

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/12/FT239 Title: Data Manager Grade: NO-A Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: Two (02) years	Date: 20 June 2012 Original published date: 20 June 2012 Application Deadline: 17 September 2012 (12 day(s) until closing deadline) Republished (Currently accepting applications) Duty Station: Brazzaville, Congo Organization unit: AFRO Africa Regional Office (AF/RGO) / AF/ORD Office of the Regional Director (AF/ORD) Country Analysis & Analysis (CAS)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The Country Analysis and Support (CAS) Unit supports WHO effective presence at country level including through the collection of data and gathering of intelligence and making policy and strategic proposals for use by the Regional Direction in ensuring the improvement of the work of the organization at country level.
Description of duties: 1.Build and maintain electronic data archiving systems and databases for CAS; 2.Set and implement data collection methods for databases; 3.Follow up on the collection of data related to CAS work; 4.Input collected data into SCL and MS Access databases and web interfaces; 5.Keep records on the timeliness and completeness of data collection and check on the quality and coherence of the information received and update databases accordingly; 6.Conduct statistical analysis of data entered into database and develop analytical queries to produce meaningful tables charts, graphs and maps 7.Sustain close working relationship with ICT with regards to the maintenance of softwares and hardwares containing the databases; 8.Provide training to uses with regard to the use of created database software of web page; 9.Any other task as required by TCC of the Regional Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: First university Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Desirable: Microsoft Certified Database administrator.
Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by good interpersonal and presentation skill: Understanding of the Organization and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and in multi-national teams; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and writing with tact, discretion and diplomacy; Excellent knowledge of database and website design and management; Excellent knowledge of SharePoint, HTML, FrontPage, SQL Server, MS Access and other IT products; Good knowledge of computer security including firewall and virus protection; data protection procedures and advanced computer applications and information.
Experience: Essential: 2 years experience in planning design, development and administration of databases, websites and SharePoint. Desirable: Experience with WHO or an International Organization would be an asset.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of French or English with a working knowledge of the other.
Additional Information: This is a readvertisement to give this vacancy a wide distribution. Those who applied previously do not need to do it again as their applications have alreadybeen received.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) at single rate
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Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Data Manager
Vacancy Number: AFRO/12/FT239
Duty Station: Brazzaville Congo
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing Date: 17 Sep 2012