Database Assistant\ MEAL Database Assistant in Save the Children

Save the Children International is a humanitarian organization with more than 100 years of history. Save the Children was founded in May 1919 in London.  SCI has been working in Ukraine since 2014. It started its work in the territory of Donetsk region. Currently, SCI is expanding its activities to eight cities of Ukraine, and Dnipro is one of them. We work in the areas of education, child protection, overcoming child poverty, health care, and also conduct advocacy activities related to the protection of children's rights.

KEY DUTIES:

Key areas of responsibility:

• Data registration in appropriate data collection forms as necessary. 

• Entering, checking and managing data in databases according to requirements. 

• Perform data verification and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. 

• Create reports and analytical tables. 

• Conducting telephone interviews as part of needs assessment or other data collection activities as necessary. 

 

Qualification:

• Higher education in a relevant field, such as- i.e. statistics, mathematics, data analysis, computer science, psychology, political science, economics, international development or a related discipline.  

• Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and English (not lower than B1 level).   

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS< /p>

Required

• At least 1 year of hotline, customer support or large database experience. 

• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. 

• Experience in data collection and the ability to quickly manage and analyze large amounts of data. 

• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to process and work with complex data. 

• Understanding and familiarity with database design and management. 

• Advanced skills in working with MS Office programs, in particular Excel. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Equal opportunities

The incumbent of this position is required to perform duties in accordance with SCI's Equal Opportunity and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child safety:< /span>

We need to ensure that children are protected, so our selection process, which includes thorough background checks, reflects our commitment to protecting children from cruel treatment of them. 

Health and Safety

The person holding this position is required to perform their duties in accordance with SCI's health and safety policies and procedures. 

We offer:

• Official employment
• International working conditions

Child Protection Policy:

We must ensure the safety of children, so our selection process involves strict background checks and reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse. 

Health and Safety:

All employees are expected to comply with our global anti-harassment policy.

Rdiversity, equity and inclusiveness:

SCI is committed to creating a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, promoting equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating illegal discrimination.

Ready to hire an employee with a disability.

If You are interested in the vacancy , we are waiting for your feedback. A resume in English will be an advantage for consideration. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and the level of English language proficiency.

Please note that we will only contact selected candidates for an interview. Written tests and interviews will be conducted gradually, and the vacancy will be closed upon confirmation of candidacy for the position.

Save the Children International is the humanitarian organization with more than 100 years of history. Save the Children was founded in May 1919 in London. SCI has been working in Ukraine since 2014. The Organization started its work in the territory of the Donetsk region. Currently, SCI is expanding its activities to eight cities of Ukraine, and Dnipro is one of them. We work in the directions of education, child protection, overcoming child poverty, health care, and also, we have advocacy activities related to the protection of children's rights.< /em>

ROLE PURPOSE:

< em style="font-weight: 400"> The MEAL Database Assistant ensures accurate data management, including data entry, validation, and reporting, to support program monitoring and evaluation. This role contributes to informed decision-making and accountability by maintaining databases and assisting with data analysis for the MEAL team.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

• Register data into relevant data collection forms as needed.
• Enter, check, clean, analyze, and manage data in databases as requested.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Generate reports and dashboards.
• Conduct phone-based interviews as part of needs assessments or other data collection efforts as needed.
•  Support the MEAL team with additional tasksas needed, including support for assessments, evaluations, and monitoring visits

QUALIFICATION:

• University degree in a relevant field such as statistics, math, data analysis, computer science, psychology, political science, economics, international development, or a related discipline. 
• Fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and English (at least B1 level). 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

•  Minimum of 1 year of experience operating hotlines, providing customer support, or working with large databases.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably within NGOs or humanitarian organizations.
•  Demonstrated experience in data collection, with the ability to manage and analyze large data sets efficiently.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret and work with complex data.
• Solid understanding of database design and management.
•  Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Equal Opportunities 

The post holder is required to carry out the duties inaccordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

We offer:

• Official employment
• International working conditions
• Working day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
• Location of the office in the center of Dnipro
• Child Safeguarding: 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 

Health and Safety:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

SCI is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 

Ready to hire an employee with disability.

If you are interested in the vacancy, we are looking forward for your response. A СV in English will be an advantage. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and the level of English language proficiency.