Data Information Assistant (DIA)

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representation in Indonesia is responsible for leading FAO’s response to Indonesia priorities by developing, promoting and overseeing strategies for addressing food security, agriculture and rural development objectives. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the country and, in collaboration with the Offices, Centres and Divisions at regional and headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to country priorities. also advises on the incorporation of country priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the country, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. FAO Representation in Indonesia serving as the channel of FAO’s services to governments and other partners (donors, NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, research institutions, etc.). The FAO representation in Indonesia helping governments to prevent disasters, assess damage, and assist them in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the agricultural sector.

The post is located in the Emergency Centre Transboundary Animal Diseases Programme in Jakarta, Indonesia (ECTAD), which is currently implementing various projects for animal health and One Health programme, including the Global Health Security (GHS) Programme, in line with the One Health programme priority area of FAO.

Reporting Lines

The Data Information Assistant (DIA) will work under the functional and administrative supervision of the FAO Country Representative, the overall supervision of the ECTAD Country Team Leader, the technical supervision of the ECTAD Country National Veterinary Advisor (CNVA) and the day-to-day technical supervision of the ECTAD National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist. Furthermore, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Information System and Data Management Bureau (Biro SIPD) at Ministry of Human Development and Cultural Affair (CMHDCA) of Indonesia.

Technical Focus

The Data Information Assistant will be responsible for managing and maintain existing One Health system information not limited to collating, storing, and maintaining accurate and high-quality ongoing monitoring and surveillance data and information. His/her role extends to ensuring data integrity by implementing data management best practices and collaborating with the other stakeholders to identify data collection needs and requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will provide support on technical training to staff involved in data collection, analyze data collection processes, and make recommendations for system improvements through maintain communication and coordination with relevant national counterpart involved in Zoonotic and EIDs Information System, i.e Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services of MoA, Directorate, Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation of MoEF, and Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Control of MoH and other relevant agencies that responsible for conducting Global Health Security Program in Indonesia.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborating with the SIPD Team, manage and ensure the regular submission of National SIZE, conduct data analysis, and present it into a format easily understandable by stakeholders and cross-ministerial decision-makers, while regularly storing backups off-site.
• Develop and maintain efficient and effective dashboard that capable to capture real-time information of National SIZE
• Working closely with the SIPD team, Senior Software Engineer, and SIZE Consultant, provide input for the development and maintenance of the National SIZE website, application, and its database for Project Monitoring and Evaluation activities.
• Ensuring data validation, integrity checks, quality control, and pilot testing of new databases. Analyse database usage and present findings to improve performance and reduce reporting errors.
• Update and maintain Indicator Tracking for relevant National Programs and GHSP sourced from information processed in the National SIZE.
• Provide technical support for data and information analysis for the development of GHSP success stories, including their presentation in the appropriate reporting system.
• Collaborate with FAO technical teams, SIPD, and relevant national counterparts to proactively suggest and analyse improvements in data and information collection, communication, and regular data and information submission reviews.
• Monitor regular M&E database collection, data updates, and ensure regular submission from the managed information system by providing consolidated monthly, semi-annual, and annual data monitoring reports, as well as automated regular reports.
• Prepare special queries, provide ad hoc reports and data analysis as needed, and present the compiled findings.
• Participate in and provide inputs for annual project planning activities.
• Consolidated monthly, semi-annual, and annual data monitoring reports for M&E database collection, updates, and submission.
• Prepare an End-of-Assignment report on work carried out.
• Perform other related duties as required and related to M&E activities.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other similar technical discipline or equivalent demonstrable M&E experience particularly on relational database management and computer programming.
• Minimum of 3-4 years working experience in related field and minimum 2 years of experience developing data-driven applications utilizing relational database management and business intelligence tools, experience with any or the entire following programme is highly desirable: MySQL/ PostgreSQL/ SQL Server/ Power BI/ Looker Studio
• Working knowledge of English, and Bahasa Indonesia
• National of Indonesia

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Cooperative and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent numerical and analytical skills, contributing to the project’s success.
• Innovative and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a professional environment, while also able to adapt to others’ designs.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, statistical data analysis experience as well as experience in using but not limited to MS Access queries or other database queries.
• Good knowledge on the use of spatial analysis software or other relevant open-source GIS software to develop a mapping module for spatial analysis in a web-based environment.
• Experience in handling operational issues of database management and computer programming
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on explaining database system and implementation decisions, including strengths, weaknesses, and reasons for specific implementations.
• Willingness to travel to other cities as required for training and workshops.
• Attention to detail, flexible, reliable and results-oriented under tight deadlines with minimum supervision; personal commitment to development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with well-developed analytical and writing/presentation skills.
• Team player, able to work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues or different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

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