Country: France
Closing date: 28 Jul 2019
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a neutral and independent humanitarian organization, has a vacancy at its Regional delegation in Paris for a resident position**:**
DATA MANAGER (M/F)
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Data Manager ensures the management of the protection data collected both internally and externally to support Protection activities and decision-making process through data and information analysis. He/she manages and processes data relating to individuals and events covered by the ICRC’s mandate such as prisoners of war and other detainees, missing persons, children separated from their families and violations against civilians and their property. In so doing, he/she contributes directly to the activities of the Protection department in our office.
General Overview
Supervising use of the ICRC case-management system
Supporting the protection coordination team in adopting and implementing new ICT tools
Following up data collected in the field
Contributing to or managing the daily organization of the protection office: managing documents and information
Guaranteeing the protection and security of individuals’ personal data.
Compiling complex detailed analyses and statistics
Carrying out data processing; sets data-entry procedures and participates in reviews of working procedures.
Providing training, coaching to colleagues in the Protection department
Supporting the teams in Red Cross societies in European countries in the area of responsibility of Paris Regional Delegation for the use of the database put at disposal by ICRC
Ideal profile
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years using and managing computer data
Fluent in written and spoken French and English, any other language (especially Spanish) will be an asset
Bachelor degree in Information Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree
Fully conversant with and keen interest in working in Windows environment (Excel, Words) and Web tools
Knowledge of MS Dynamics, MS Report Builder and SQL an asset
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Open-minded, adaptable and creative
Responsible, possessing good organizational skills, methodical and precise
Strong analytical and evaluative skills, self-disciplined
Willingness to learn new technology
High sense of discretion in dealing with confidential information
Ready to travel regularly in Europe
What we propose
Open ended contract with probation period
Salary according to ICRC policy in Paris and previous experience (on 13 months basis)
Health insurance covered according to ICRC policy
Monthly metro pass and participation to lunch tickets
An opportunity to practice your professional skills in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
How to apply:
The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women.
Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of France and to nationals of other countries with a residence and work permit in France
Application Deadline: 28 July 2019
Application process: Please send your application (CV + Letter of motivation) in English or French to: par_recrutement@icrc.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted