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  • Posted: Dec 1, 2016
    Deadline: Dec 14, 2016
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    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.
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    Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) Officer

    Key responsibilities 
    • Strong developing skills. Incumbent must be comfortable working with different programming languages such as D3.js, Java, Java Script, PHP, SQL. 
    • Conduct complex analytics and produce useful reports through technical software including Excel, STATA, R, Tableau or SPSS. 
    • Proficiency in data analysis. Able to manage, analyze, and organize data and be adept at analysis and interpretation of large quantities big data. 
    •  Able to design relevant infographics that make data easy to consume on demand. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.  
    • Comfortable with Geographic Information Systems. QGIS, ARCGIS, CartoDB. Candidate must be able to map relevant coordinates, digitize maps and relevant routes. Collaborate with external GIS team in relevant geospatial work and in particular data collection, data cleaning/verification, analysis, rationalization and updating of the GIS database. Experience working with CartoDB will be helpful. 
    • Support in the development of 4mi strategy for its external database and its GIS platform. 
    • Able to manage multiple interactive social media platforms (for both RMMS and 4mi) and stay up to date with relevant news updates. 
    • Any additional work tasks in support of the RMMS/4Mi management. 
    • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications. 
    • Liaise with technical staff at other agencies concerned with migration, under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager.  
    Expected Results: 
    • Close collaboration with 4Mi Project Manager on data analysis.  
    • Liaison with established refugee/migrant-focused agencies who may need to access relevant data, including IOM. 
    • Consistent and verified analysis of information about movements resulting in trends analysis. 
    • Quantitative and triangulated data and statistics on mixed migration flows disseminated on a constant basis to 4Mi team. 
    • Qualitative and quantitative information made available on constant basis concerning conditions en route, violations, number of deaths and disappearances, protection risks, economy of smuggling and trafficking, migrant intentions and aspirations etc.  
    Required Qualifications/Skills 
    Essential: 
    • Degree in computer science or any relevant IT degree.  
    • At least two year’s work experience in a relevant role.  
    • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated command of working with large quantities of data in Microsoft Excel and being able to conduct trends analysis. 
    • Understanding of advanced IT systems, including SPSS, Excel, GIS Mapping, CartoDB, Tableau, and android-based smart phone settings and applications. 
    • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in a team and/or managing projects remotely. 
    • Maintains confidentiality on programming operations. 
    • Must work closely and collaboratively with RMMS and 4Mi staff in analyzing combined information sources.  
    • Enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits and finding new solutions. 
    • Strong verbal and written communication aptitude. 
    Preferable:  
    • Written and verbal fluency in English. 
    • Creative and able to think outside the box.  
    • A Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage. 
    • Useful IT certificates will also be an added advantage. 
    • Capable of working under minimal supervision.  
    Reporting  
    The ICT4D Officer will report to the Project Manager – 4Mi. 
     
    Conditions 
    Availability:     December 2016 
     
    Duty Station:     Nairobi, Kenya 
     
    Contract:     This is a nine months’ contract. 
    National terms and conditions apply in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff.
     
    Commitments 
    DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards. 
     
    DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV, cover letter and two writing samples (no more than 500 words each)

    The CV, cover letter and writing samples should be combined into one PDF or Word file.

    We only accept applications sent via our online-application form

    Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application no later than 14 December 2016.

    Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council on candidate.hr-manager.net to apply

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