Database Manager – Horti-LIFE III project

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Background of the Project

Horti-LIFE (HL) is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to contribute to the horticulture sector growth and reduce malnutrition by strengthening the extension service to improve the production, productivity, and food safety in the horticultural sector in gender-balanced and nutrition-sensitive way.

Context and purpose of the job

The project team consists of an international team Leader, a deputy team leader, and experts on horticultural production, fund management, seed multiplication, micro-finance, plant protection, monitoring and evaluation, gender, and nutrition. Each of the seven regions where the project works, has a regional manager (one regional manager covers 4 regions in the south) and senior horticultural experts, in addition to some 60 horticultural field staff working at woreda and cluster levels.

The Database manager is part of the Horti-LIFE III project and is responsible for handling project overall data systems. The data is entered, maintained and updated in LogAlto platform for which the Database manager will support and communicate with the national and regional project teams. The purpose of the job is to ensure that all project data are collected, verified, stored, interpreted, and reported with best quality possible.

Planning:

• Plan the overall data-related activities and budget of the project.
• Establish rules and implement strategies for effective data management (data storage, archival, retrieval systems and data sharing procedures).
• Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.

Implementation:

• Automate data collection tool of Cost-Benefit-Analysis (CBA) of Internal Reviews (IR sessions), clean & analyse the data.
• Coach field staffs for data entry on LogAlto, monitor data accuracy & review/verify the data on the LogAlto platform.

Financial & Administrative Management:

• Communicate with the Project Assistant on the financial, administrative & procurement issues that are applicable—when required.
• Provide support for the annual data management related budgets.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Analyse the development and use of data systems, and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)
• Extract data from the LogAlto system, generate insights through data analysis, present the data via different visualisation techniques and assist in preparing comprehensive project reports for project partners.

Networking, Learning & Representation:

• Communicate mainly with all MEAL Advisors (both at national & regional levels).
• Work with IT teams to address any possible technical/troubleshoot data-related issues of the project, implement database recovery updates, safety protocols, and authorize maintenance or modifications, as needed.

Perform any other related duties assigned by the project Manager & the MEAL Advisor.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).

Experience: 

• six years of experience in one of the following topics: M&E database management and analysis, Agricultural Economics, Knowledge management.

Additional Skill:

• Well demonstrated expertise/experience in large amounts of donor funded (Agricultural) data (database) management: ability to analyse, interpret, and organize.
• Proficiency in and having practical experience working with different digital data management platforms & sound knowledge of data governance principles.
• Strong Microsoft office and data visualisation skills—using different tools.
• Energetic and motivating attitude; proactive and solution oriented.
• Excellent analytical mindset, oral and written communication, teamwork & advisory skills
• Besides fluency in English (working language of SNV) and Amharic, speaking more local languages has an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Planning and organising
• Decisiveness
• Focus on quality
• Problem Analysis
• Result orientation

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: January 1, 2025.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: For one year with the possibility of extension.

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 18th of November 2024. Please submit your application only via: Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  

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Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.