UNDP Liberia

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2006/020

Date of Issue: 14 September 2006
Closing Date: 21 September 2006

Post Title : Data Clerk

Organization : National Information Center(NIMAC)/UNDP

Duty Station : Monrovia, Liberia

Duration : Up to December 31, 2006 (with possibility of extension)

Type of Contract : Service Contract (SC-4)

This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

BACKGROUND:
The National Information Management Centre (NIMAC) is a technical assistance and capacity building project developed jointly by the Liberian Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) and UNDP to respond to the data and information needs of the government and broader development community in Liberia.
The need for accurate statistics and information products and services is imperative at this stage of Liberia’s development. In addition to supporting the national development agenda via the iPRSP and tracking progress made towards the MDGs, significant information management capacity is needed to promote accountability and transparency and support national aid coordination efforts.
In concert with its partners, nimac aims to:
• Build information management capacity within the government, in particular LISGIS;
• Support government with information management services and products;
• Promote common standards and best practices;
• Support the monitoring and tracking of progress of key development frameworks within Liberia, the iPRSP and MDGs.

Management Arrangements

As a member of the NIMAC Technical Team, the Data Clerk will report to the NIMAC Data Coordinator through the Database Architect. The Data Clerk will also work closely with all staff in the nimac to ensure that the flow of information is conducive and supportive with other aspects of NIMAC's work.

The incumbent also performs the following duties:

• Support Field Information Officers and nimac Technical Team by organizing the collation, organization and entry of incoming data and reports;
• Assist in the development of databases and database products, services and projects in support to government line ministries;
• Maintain new and existing nimac and government databases and information management tools;
• Proactively promote database and information management standards within nimac and external organizations;
• Provide support for the development of database training materials for government officials.
• Provide information management technical support to the Liberia IASC cluster meetings as well as the County Support Teams.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Technical Team or nimac Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

* A Minimum of an Associate Degree.
* Previous formal training or proven experience in information management and/or database development and management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with and programming in MS Access.
* Strong communication skills (both spoken and written English) and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
* The Data Clerk may be required to travel in the field.

* Experience with or an understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
* Knowledge of MySQL, PHP software

Email application to this vacancy should be sent to vacancies.lr@undp.org. Please insert Vacancy Announcement Number in the Subject of the email or written application. Applications without the Vacancy Announcement Number or with the incorrect Vacancy Announcement Number will not be accepted. Attach photocopies of qualifications (i.e. technical certificates and academicals) and a one-page cover letter indicating your interest and suitability for the position.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a written test followed by an interview.

Please forward all written applications to:

Deputy Resident Representative (Operations)
Attention: HR Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Simpson Apartment, Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia

cc: All UN Agencies/ UNDP Projects/Programmes in Liberia

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SSA/2006/008

Date of Issue: 13 September 2006
Closing Date: 20 September 2006

Post Title : Data Entry Clerk

Organization : National Information Center(NIMAC)/UNDP

Duty Station : Monrovia, Liberia

Duration : Up to December 31, 2006 (with possibility of extension)

Type of Contract : Special Service Agreement (SSA, SC-4 Equivalent)

This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

BACKGROUND:

The National Information Management Centre (NIMAC) is a technical assistance and capacity building project developed jointly by the Liberian Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) and UNDP to respond to the data and information needs of the government and broader development community in Liberia.
The need for accurate statistics and information products and services is imperative at this stage of Liberia’s development. In addition to supporting the national development agenda via the iPRSP and tracking progress made towards the MDGs, significant information management capacity is needed to promote accountability and transparency and support national aid coordination efforts.
In concert with its partners, nimac aims to:
• Build information management capacity within the government, in particular LISGIS;
• Support government with information management services and products;
• Promote common standards and best practices;
• Support the monitoring and tracking of progress of key development frameworks within Liberia, the iPRSP and MDGs.

Management Arrangements

The Data Entry Clerk will report to the Project Manager through the Liaison Officer. The Data Entry Clerk will also work closely with all staff in the office to ensure that the flow of information is conducive and supportive with other aspects of NIMAC’s work.

The incumbent also performs the following duties:

* Undertake data entry duties for nimac as and when required.
* Manage the nimac visitors’ log book providing a weekly report.
* Explain nimac services to clients and disseminate information products ensuring always a steady supply of products available at the reception area.
* Manage and account for the nimac cost recovery sales maps and CD products.
* Update the contacts database of humanitarian and development partners in Liberia.
* Receive nimac visitors and determine assistance needs.
* Maintain an orderly and efficient reception area.
* Perform other duties as requested by the nimac Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

* A Minimum of an Associate Degree.
* Certificate in Basic Computing
* Ability to communicate clearly in English
* Demonstrable data entry and word processing skills
* Excellent Customer-service orientation.
* Previous experience working with international organizations.

Email application to this vacancy should be sent to vacancies.lr@undp.org. Please insert Vacancy Announcement Number in the Subject of the email or written application. Applications without the Vacancy Announcement Number or with the incorrect Vacancy Announcement Number will not be accepted. Attach photocopies of qualifications (i.e. technical certificates and academicals) and a one-page cover letter indicating your interest and suitability for the position.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a written test followed by an interview.

Please forward all written applications to:

Deputy Resident Representative (Operations)
Attention: HR Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Simpson Apartment, Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia

cc: All UN Agencies/ UNDP Projects/Programmes in Liberia

 

Note: All applications/queries must be addressed to: vacancies.lr@undp.org
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